Locations

Aikido of Panama City no longer offers scheduled classes in Aikido, Iaido or Kendo in its former dojo location.

If you are interested in private Iaido lessons, please call 850-248-9489 to make arrangements.

Our incredible Kendo instructor is preparing to return to Japan, so we can no longer offer Kendo. The nearest active club is at FSU in Tallahassee.

Aikido of Panama City - Bay Medical Healthplex

Aikido classes offered at the Bay Medical Healthplex are open to all members of the Healthplex. Guest fees in compliance with the Healthplex rules apply to visitors.

Class starting times:

Wednesday: 5:30ish pm
Friday:         5:30ish pm
Saturday:   11:00ish am

Jim Randall is the chief instructor at this location. Randall Sensei has trained in multiple martial arts since the 1960s, including Aikido training with the Ki Society in the 1970s and with Aikido Schools of Ueshiba since the 1990s. He currently holds the rank of Shodan, 1st degree black belt, from both the Ki Society and Aikido Schools of Ueshiba and its affiliation with the International Aikido Federation and the Aikido Hombu of Japan.

Bay Medical Healthplex
2935 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
(SW Corner of Baldwin and Hwy 77)
Panama City FL 32405


The following is an Aikido school not affiliated with Aikido of Panama City, but we train together and support the common goal of providing Aikido in the Bay County area.

Seidokan Aikido of Panama City Beach

Seidokan Aikido classes for adults are currently being offered by appointment only.

Children's classes continue to be held at Gallagher's Gymnasium. Check here for class schedules: Seidokan Aikido of Panama City Beach

John Marino is the instructor for Seidonkan Aikido of Panama City Beach. Marino Sensei is a member of Seidokan Aikido and trained with Richard Harnack Shihan in Saint Louis prior to relocation to the area. Marino sensei currently holds the rank of Shodan, 1st degree black belt through Seidokan Aikido.

Gallagher’s Gymnastics
7508 Holley Ln
Panama City Beach FL


Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido (Iaijutsu)

These classes are by appointment only; please call 850-248-9489 for details.


Wado Ryu Karate (Aiki Jiu-Jitsu)

Dennis Hill Sensei is a valued guest instructor at Aikido of Panama City. Visit his web page Dennis Hill Studios for more information on his martial arts instruction.