Aikido of Santa Barbara is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the physical, mental, and spiritual health of youth and families by cultivating their minds and bodies through the knowledge and practice of the traditional Japanese art of Aikido.

Aikido of Santa Barbara teaches a non-competitive, non-combative physical art that places emphasis on non-violent resolution, tolerance of others, and overall social harmony,

Aikido of Santa Barbara programs serve to enhance the quality of life for those participating, and enable the dojo to cater to the diversity of the community. Sponsors, such as The Balm Foundation, help to make this happen by underwriting programs like the Santa Barbara Junior High Aikido Class. 

Private donations enable Aikido of Santa Barbara to offer scholarships to at-risk teens.