Aikido With Ki

Ken Ota is a Santa Barbara institution and one of the treasures of the Santa Barbara area. For over 50 years he has touched so many of the local Santa Barbara people, young and old, with his adults and especially Kid’s Aikido, and with his Cotillion Dance Club. While Ken and his wife Miye are over 90 now and not actively teaching, his students carry on his innovative tradition of «hi-​tech training using rhythym and timing» (see photos). If you are interested in Aikido and wish to experience the essence of this art in the most fun, practical manner possible, for either yourself or especially as a gift to your children after school, check them out. You will be very happy you did. :-) You can see more about Ota Sensei’s methods at this web site:
Included there are many photos and videos of what training at this Aikido school is like. Enjoy and let us all know of your experience with this school.

Sensei Ken Ota & his beloved wife Miye are both World Class teachers in Ballroom Dancing, Aikido, Judo & Etiquette. The Ota family has taught for over 40 years in Goleta, Santa Barbara, Montecito & the bright minds of UCSB.
Sensei Ken Ota, his son Sensei Steve Ota & there exceptional Senior Students have instructed generations of families in the Art of Cotillion.
There students have grown up to become exceptional citizens that support there local communities & encourage future generations to continue the Ota’s Legacy.
The Ota’s Family legacy continues to this day at his most humble Dojo in Goleta California through the cooperative efforts of there senior Aikido & Ballroom students.
Sensei Ota, his students, & there Dojo are Goleta’s best kept secret.
Oops… I just revealed it… :~)