Ateneo Aikido Club

Ateneo Aikido Club The official page of the Ateneo Aikido Club, Ateneo de Manila University A new member of the faculty at the time, Dr. Antonio Ll.

The Ateneo de Manila University Aikido Club: A Short History

Not everyone on campus knows that there is an Ateneo Aikido Club. The truth is that this club is one of the older ones in Ateneo, having been organized in 1991. But if you happen to ask the right persons about aikido on campus, you will be advised to contact the English Department in the Loyola Schools. This is because the Ateneo Aikido

Club has been nurtured in this department from the very beginning. The group of Cervini residents who started the club found its first teacher in the English Department. Ferrer, a PhD in Comparative Literature from U.P. Diliman, was also a judo and aikido blackbelt. The club was managed by this group of students as a “dorm club” at first, until they all graduated. Then Ada Loredo of the faculty of the Department of English, who has been with the club since it started, took over its management, with the help of Prixie Tan Cruz and BJ Patiño. Currently, the Club is managed by Roy Agustin. Through this club, aikido, that unique martial art from Japan, has been enjoyed by members of the Ateneo community for 32 years now, since membership has opened not only to students and teachers, but to every Atenista who is interested, and anyone who is in some way connected to Ateneo—spouses and children; parents and siblings of students; relatives; friends. So far there has been one Jesuit in the club, the late and beloved Fr. Joey Fermin, Headmaster of the Ateneo Grade School. The instructors (sensei) who have been coming to Blue Eagle Gym two or three times a week to teach aikido are senior black-belts from various dojos in Metro Manila. Today the instructors come from Aikido Philippines (AikiPhil), a federation recognized by Hombu Japan, the main headquarters of Aikido. By tradition, these instructors do not receive a salary; they teach aikido as part of their own practice. Those interested in joining the Ateneo Aikido Club can come to the Multi-purpose room of the College Covered Courts during practice time. They can either observe or join right away. No experience is necessary. Practice schedule:

Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Mat fee per session: Php 200 per session

For inquiries, call or message Roy Agustin @ 09177942154

It’s always fun when people suddenly pop up in the dojo after a while!! Plus, the misogi after was super loud!
17/06/2026

It’s always fun when people suddenly pop up in the dojo after a while!! Plus, the misogi after was super loud!

Jo work!
06/06/2026

Jo work!

Hi! Aikido life in full swing!! We do Misogi meditation on Tuesdays.
03/06/2026

Hi! Aikido life in full swing!! We do Misogi meditation on Tuesdays.

The late Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan, 8th Dan in Cebu City, Philippines. Yoshimitsu Yamada (山田嘉光, Yamada Yoshimitsu; Februa...
18/05/2026

The late Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan, 8th Dan in Cebu City, Philippines.

Yoshimitsu Yamada (山田嘉光, Yamada Yoshimitsu; February 17, 1938 – January 15, 2023) was a Japanese-American aikido teacher. He was ranked eighth dan in the Aikikai. He was chief instructor at the New York Aikikai, and president of the United States Aikido Federation (USAF).




16/05/2026
Good sessions, laughter, and learning! Thanks everyone!
13/05/2026

Good sessions, laughter, and learning! Thanks everyone!

Hi! We're opening some kids sessions! We already have some very interested parties, so here are some additional things: ...
06/05/2026

Hi! We're opening some kids sessions! We already have some very interested parties, so here are some additional things:

1. The fee is P 200 per session, so that's P 2000 for the 10 sessions covered.

2. Please come in either a martial arts gi (karate/judo uniform) or jogging pants and a t-shirt. We don't recommend shorts.

3. Sessions start at 530 sharp. We need to start on time as there is a second, adult session right after this one.

Thank you for your interest and see you on the mats!

26/04/2026
22/04/2026

The 63rd All Japan Aikido Embukai will be held as detailed below.
Admission is free.We look forward to welcoming you.

Date: May 23rd, 2026 (Saturday)
Doors Open: 11:00
Opening Ceremony: 12:00

Location: Nippon Budokan (https://www.nipponbudokan.or.jp/english)

2-3 Kitanomarukoen, Chiyoda, Tokyo 102-8321

Organized by the Aikikai Foundation

Sponsored by:
Japan Sports Agency
Tokyo Metropolis
Nippon Budokan Foundation
NHK
Nikkan Sports Holdings

With the cooperation of:
Japan Aikido Federation
All Japan University Student Aikido Federation

＊ Registration for Embu participants is now closed.

■Due to the 63rd All Japan Aikido Embukai, Aikido Hombu Dojo classes will be done in following schedule on May 23.
Regular 6:30~7:30 a.m
Beginners 7:00~8:00 a.m

第63回全日本合気道演武会を下記のとおり開催いたします（入場無料）。
皆さまのご来場ならびにご観覧を心よりお待ち申し上げます。

日 時：令和8年5月23日（土）午前11時開場 正午開会
会 場：日本武道館(千代田区北の丸公園2-3)
主 催：公益財団法人合気会
協 力：全日本合気道連盟、全国学生合気道連盟
後 援：スポーツ庁、東京都、公益財団法人日本武道館、NHK、 日刊スポーツホールディングス

※演武参加者の受付はすでに終了しております。

■全日本合気道演武大会のため
合気道本部道場5月23日（土）の稽古は下記の通りとなります。
一般クラス　6：30～7：30
初心者クラス　
7：00～8：00

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Multi-purpose Room, College Covered Courts, Ateneo De Manila University
Quezon City

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 7:30pm
Friday 6pm - 7:30pm

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