Capital Aikikai was founded in 1973 and has provided a continuous program of Aikido training in the DC-Maryland-Virginia area ever since. All people who wish to practice are welcome. Previous martial arts experience is not required to begin practice, and at all levels, you'll find aikido practice to be quite social and cooperative. In aikido we practice with each other, not against each other. The teaching staff at Capital Aikikai is one of the most diverse and experienced in the United States. All instructors are members of the Capital Aikido Federation, affiliated with Hombu Dojo,Tokyo.