Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Kodokai

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3929 Middlebury St
Los Angeles, CA 90004

History

The Kodokai has been active here in Los Angeles for 16 years at our old location in Temple City. Our dojo has moved to two new locations. Hollywood, as well as Alhambra which offers Tuesday and Sunday sessions.

Specialties

The Hollywood branch Kodokai dojo meets every Friday evening to practice the teaching of DaitoRyu Aikijujutsu of Kodo Horikawa Menkyokaidan. DaitoRyu is the parent art of Aikido and has been influential in many modern Japanese martial arts. For more info. Please feel free to email for an appointment to view a training session.

Reviews

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5.08 reviews
Vito L.
8/12/2025

I had been searching for legitimate Daito-ryu dojo for a long time, and I'm very grateful to have found Kodokai. Sensei Destrie Roy is extremely knowledgable not just in aikijujutsu, but in...

Alexander V.
9/20/2023

Great experience for anyone who's looking for a Koryu. The Sensei is very knowledgeable and it's a fun place to learn. Would recommend for someone who's interested in Japanese martial arts.

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Nathan O.
9/22/2019

Traditional Japanese martial arts taught using traditional methods by teachers who have studied extensively in Japan. There aren't many opportunities like this in Los Angeles (or outside of Japan...

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Mia R.
9/4/2019

great example of traditional japanese budo. classes run much like those in japan. aikido is very beautiful technique.

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T I.
9/5/2019

Hey, glad to see there is a page for this dojo! I've trained with the instructor for a long time, and have found him to be very talented and experienced. This is an effective art of self-defense,...

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