The Pacific Aikido Story
Aikikai Registered • Est. 1991 (British School in Tokyo) • Family-run • Bilingual Instructors
Pacific Aikido is led by Chief Instructor Paul Neuman, a 6th-degree black belt from Vancouver with 40 years in Aikido and over 30 years of teaching. Together with his wife, Tamayo, he runs a family-led program supported by an exceptional team of instructors each with decades of experience. The result is a community grounded in hard work, respect, and making life-long friends from training in Aikido.
Pacific Aikido began in 1991 at the British School in Tokyo, founded by Tony Hind Sensei, Chief Instructor of the Canadian Aikido Association. His pioneering after-school model still shapes how we teach and support families today.
Years of Teaching Experience
Students to Date
Instructors 3rd degree blackbelt and higher
We’re Japan’s premier English Aikido program. A small team of highly qualified instructors, spaces are limited with a 5:1 teacher to student ratio. We train children from 5 years old and adults of all ages. Our students include children from local Japanese schools, various international schools and visitors from abroad who seek us out. All instructors are black belts, most are bilingual (English/Japanese), and we can also teach in additional languages (e.g., German).
Our Specialty
We provide the most personalized training out of any program in Tokyo, with a maximum of 5 students per instructor.
For parents:
Expect careful supervision, a focus on safety, and undivided attention at all times. Pacific Aikido provides a great opportunity for your child to be more confident, and to make friends of all backgrounds with other kids from various schools in and around Tokyo.
For Visitors and Tourists:
Our highly skilled instructors can teach students at all skill levels, including complete beginners. We take pride in our ability to translate the authentic Aikido experience to other cultures so please contact us to arrange a unique and personalized Aikido experience during your stay in Tokyo.
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Highlights from Past Events and Trainings
The hallmark of Pacific Aikido’s classes is a balance of discipline and fun, both of which are equally important. Students begin by learning respect—for the dojo, instructors, and each other. Training with partners, not opponents, develops self-control, focus, and teamwork. Through drills, games, and practice, children gain confidence in a safe, supportive environment that encourages both physical and emotional growth.
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