Connecticut Aikikai

Connecticut Aikikai was created with the purpose of teaching, spreading and perpetuating the fundamentals of philosophy, discipline and teachings of Aikido established by its founder, Master Morehei Ueshiba.

We are located (click here for directions) in the heart of New Haven at 1227 Chapel St. (the corners of Chapel and Howe).

Call (203) 624-4716 or email ctaikikai@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Michael Sidebottom Sensei

Director and chief instructor of Connecticut Aikikai, Sidebottom Sensei studied the art as an apprentice of T.K. Chiba Sensei, 8th Dan Shihan, who finished his apprenticeship under the guidance of Morehei Ueshiba, founder of Aikido. Sidebottom Sensei holds the rank of 4th Dan and is fully certified by the United States Aikido Federation.