Sunset Cliffs Aikido

Sunset Cliffs Aikido Sunset Cliffs Aikido teaches Iwama aikido & weapons. A world-class uchi deshi progeam under 7° Bernice Tom Sensei, student of Morihiro Saito Sensei. Thank you

Presently Classes taught on Zoom. Contact Bernice via email or Richard at the dojo. Sunset Cliffs Aikido teaches basics, flowing, to advance techniques. It has an excellent uchi deshi program with classes 7 days a week. Hand arts, wooden sword, and wooden staff (aiki weapons) are taught by Bernice Tom, 7th degree blackbelt. She studied with Saito Sensei, the founder's student for over 23 years. Saito Sensei has visited Sunset Cliffs Aikido 7 times annually from 1988 to 1994. Saito Sensei passed in 2002 but his teachings are remembered, taught and practiced at Sunset Cliffs Aikido. It is affiliated with Hombu Dojo (aikido headquarters) as members of Takemusu Aikido Association.

09/04/2026
The current deshis enjoy a meal.
09/04/2026

The current deshis enjoy a meal.

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08/31/2026

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A circle after the Bernice Tom Memorial Seminar
08/30/2026

A circle after the Bernice Tom Memorial Seminar

Sharing memories of Bernice Tom Sensei at her memorial
08/30/2026

Sharing memories of Bernice Tom Sensei at her memorial

Pat Hendricks Shihan and Mark Larson Shihan work out details before the Bernice Tom Memorial Seminar
08/30/2026

Pat Hendricks Shihan and Mark Larson Shihan work out details before the Bernice Tom Memorial Seminar

07/30/2026

If you are planning to attend the Bernice A. Tom Memorial on August 26, the Bernice Tom Memorial Banquet on August 27, or the Bernice Tom Memorial Seminar August 28-30, 2026, please RSVP on the Sunset Cliffs Aikido website as soon as possible. Space is limited.

BERNICE TOM MEMORIALWe want to inform you and invite you to three memorial events that are coming up in August.First,The...
07/13/2026

BERNICE TOM MEMORIAL

We want to inform you and invite you to three memorial events that are coming up in August.

First,

The Bernice Tom Sensei Memorial will be held on her birthday, which is Wednesday, August 26, 6-8:00 PM at the dojo.

There will be a projector display of photos. Please send any that you would like to include.

There will be time for each person who wishes to talk, to share what they would like to say.

Bernice’s wonderful piano teacher, Chase Hills, will be on hand, playing some of her favorite practice pieces, using her own first piano.

Comfortable seating will be provided, as needed, based on the RSVP information.

Please RSVP on the link at sunsetcliffsaikido.com, to help us with planning for the event.

Second,

You are also invited to the Bernice Tom Memorial Banquet, hosted by the Tom family, the following evening, Thursday, August 27, 2026 6-8:00 PM at Jasmine Seafood Restaurant.

Please RSVP for this event by August 10, to help us with restaurant arrangements, using the link provided at sunsetcliffsaikido.com.

Third,

The Bernice Tom Sensei Memorial Aikido Seminar will begin the following evening, Friday August 28, 6-8:00 PM at the dojo. Some of Bernice Tom Sensei’s longest time Dohai training partners who are Dojo Cho’s and senior Sensei’s will be teaching in her memory.

Please register online for this event with the link on sunsetcliffsaikido.com.

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5019 Santa Monica Avenue
San Diego, CA
92107

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Monday 6pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 6pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 11am - 12:30pm
Friday 6pm - 7:30pm
Sunday 10am - 12pm

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