Aikido of Petaluma is a long-established martial arts school founded in 1983 that teaches traditional Japanese aikido, Yang Style T’ai-Chi Ch’uan, and aikido-based energy training. Its instruction emphasizes movement as both martial study and self-awareness, integrating discipline, sensitivity, physical skill, and reflective practice within the demands of everyday life. The school also maintains affiliations with the California Aikido Association and the Aiki-kai World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.