Aikimode Aiki Akademi

What Aikimode Aiki Akademi does

Aikimode Aiki Akademi is a Turkish private martial arts academy founded in 2007 by Oğuzhan Ulvi Başkurt, offering instruction in four Japanese disciplines — Aikido, Iaido, Jodo, and Kendo — to a segmented consumer base ranging from 3-year-olds to adults over 50, as well as corporate clients. The academy operates 3-4 dojo locations across Istanbul (a 1,000 sqm flagship at 4.Levent Sapphire opened August 2024, an Ataşehir branch on the Asian side, and a new Bakırköy/Ataköy branch at NEF22 opened February 2026), and runs roughly 80 hours of weekly training as of 2015. It delivers instruction through a proprietary 'Aikimode Training System' featuring structured kyu-dan grading, an assistant instructor (asistanlık) pathway, and specialized theme seminars (Ushiro Waza, Tanjo, Kaeshi Waza, Henka Waza, Takemusu Aiki), with member management handled through a custom mobile app and supplemented by an online E-Aikido learning product.

The business model is direct-to-consumer subscription-based, with monthly membership fees (tiered by age group with up to 30-50% discounts for children and up to 70% for university students), augmented by pay-as-you-go private and small-group lessons, premium 'Ayın Keiko' events and Dan camps, and studio rental. A secondary B2B stream sells corporate training programs in team building, motivation, and stress management to enterprise clients including Roche, Google Turkey, İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (ISG), Keller Williams, Radisson Blu Ankara, Decathlon, Ak Sigorta, and the Turkish Air Force Academy. The company is privately held, founder-led, self-funded (no disclosed funding rounds), operates only in Istanbul, and reports no AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Aikimode Aiki Akademi

Legal name

Aikimode Aiki Akademi

Website

https://aikimode.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aikimode Aiki Akademi is a privately-held Turkish martial arts academy operating 3-4 dojos in Istanbul, teaching Aikido, Iaido, Jodo, and Kendo to age-segmented consumer members and corporate clients via subscriptions, private lessons, and B2B training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Recurring monthly or annual membership fees for group classes. Pricing varies by age group with discounts for children (up to 30-50% discounts) and university students (up to 70% discounts).
2. Private Lessons: One-on-one or small group private training sessions offered at premium rates across all Istanbul locations.
3. Corporate Training: Customized team building, motivation, crisis management, and wellness programs delivered to corporate clients including Roche, ISG (Sabiha Gökçen Airport), Keller Williams, Google Turkey, Radisson Blu, Ak Sigorta, and others.
4. Seminars and Special Events: Theme seminars (Tema Semineri), Dan camps, and 'Ayın Keiko' monthly training events. Passive (former) members pay 750-800 TL per event.
5. Studio Rental: Dojo space rental for external events and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aikimode Aiki Akademi provides Japanese martial arts instruction in Aikido, Iaido, Jodo, and Kendo through age-grouped group classes, private lessons, corporate training, theme seminars, Dan camps, and an E-Aikido online program at three dojo locations in Istanbul. Members pay recurring subscription fees for ongoing group training and pay-as-you-go fees for premium services, while corporate clients contract customized team-building and motivation programs.

Product overview

Aikimode Aiki Akademi is Turkey's largest and most professional Japanese martial arts school, offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs centered around Aikido with related disciplines including Iaido (sword drawing), Jodo (short staff), and Kendo (swordsmanship). The organization operates multiple dojo locations (4. Levent Sapphire, Ataşehir, and Bakırköy) and provides age-specific training programs ranging from 3-year-old children to adults 50+, along with specialized offerings including private lessons, corporate training services, an E-Aikido online learning platform, and a mobile application for member management. The main product consists of group training programs organized by age and skill level, supplemented by premium services such as theme seminars, Dan camps, and studio rental.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aikido Training Programs Age-grouped Aikido group classes for children (3-4, 4-7, 7-12 years), youth (12-18), and adults (18-35 and 35+) covering motor skills, discipline, self-defense, fitness, and philosophy; delivered via recurring membership subscriptions at three Istanbul dojos.
• Iaido Training Traditional Japanese sword-drawing (Iaido) classes for ages 15+ at 4. Levent and Ataşehir branches, held Tuesdays and Thursdays 20:30-21:30, with progression through dan ranking.
• Jodo Training Japanese short staff (Jodo) martial arts training offered as part of Aikimode's Japanese martial arts curriculum with dan ranking progression.
• Kendo Training Traditional Japanese swordsmanship (Kendo) classes taught within Aikimode's Japanese martial arts curriculum with progression through dan rankings.
• Private Lessons One-on-one specialized Aikido instruction for individuals (children and adults) at premium rates, available across all Aikimode Istanbul locations.
• Group Private Lessons Semi-private customized training sessions for small groups, complementing one-on-one private instruction at Aikimode dojos.
• Corporate Training Customized corporate training programs for companies and institutions covering team building, employee motivation, crisis management, and leadership development using Aikido principles; delivered via multi-year contracts to enterprise clients.
• E-Aikido Online Training Online Aikido education program that allows members to access remote training content as a complement or alternative to in-person classes at the dojo.
• Child Self-Defense Training Specialized children's self-defense program at Aikimode focused on building confidence, situational awareness, and personal safety skills.
• Theme Seminars Intensive single- or multi-day seminars focused on specific Aikido techniques or themes, including international guest-instructor seminars, available to active members and paid participation by passive members (750-800 TL per event).
• Dan Camp Intensive multi-day training camp preparing advanced students for dan (black belt) grading examinations within the Aikimode kyu-dan system.
• University Programs Dedicated Aikido training programs for university students featuring discounted group-class subscriptions (up to 70% off with valid student ID) and tailored scheduling.
• Studio Area Rental Rental of Aikimode dojo training space for external events, activities, and third-party use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1000 active students trained as of 2015 with continued growth

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Konstantinos Matzaras (Greek National Kendo Team)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Greek National Kendo Team Head Coach hosting international theme seminar at Aikimode locations (4.Levent, Bakırköy, Ataşehir) in July 2026. Represents important international collaboration with 50-person capacity.
• Google TurkeyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate Aikido training services provided to Google Turkey employees.
• Keller WilliamsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate Aikido training for real estate company employees.
• Radisson Blu AnkaraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Team spirit and motivation training for hotel executives.
• Hava Harp Okulu (Air Force Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Free Aikido and Japanese martial arts training program for Air Force Academy students. The partnership has continued for over a year with no financial expectation, demonstrating the academy's commitment to national institutions.
• Roche DiagnosticminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Training seminar at Çeşme Altınyunus Hotel for Roche Diagnostic employees, building on the earlier partnership with Roche.
• ISG (İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014'Girişim Savaşçısı Kurumsal' corporate training program including outdoor team building. Focus on themes of persistence, maximum impact with minimum force, and team sharing.
• İSTEK Özel Kemal Atatürk Okulları (Tarabya)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Special agreement providing Aikido training to private school students on weekdays, with training also available to external students.
• Aziz Belhassane (Belgian Shihan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Belgian Shihan and Aikikai 6.Dan conducted training seminar at Aikimode as part of 'Turkey-Belgium Friendship Bridge' program.
• RocheminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Two-day conference for Roche employees on positive thinking and Aikido's effects on business life. Topics included materials use, positive thinking power, crisis management (ukemi), life energy, and Aikido's definition and effects in business.
• İTÜ (Istanbul Technical University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003University Aikido Club founded in January 2003, continuing training since April 2003. Aikimode founder Oğuzhan Başkurt serves as honorary president. The partnership has produced generations of Aikido practitioners.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts: Large US martial arts chain with 50+ locations offering structured programs across age groups with membership-based recurring revenue. Operates a similar multi-dojo subscription model and is the closest international analog to Aikimode's chain economics.
• Gracie Barra: International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu chain with hundreds of franchised schools structured around belt progression and standardized curricula. Operates a comparable subscription-based membership model with corporate and consumer revenue streams.
• Premier Martial Arts: US-based martial arts franchise with multiple age-tiered programs, structured belt progression, and franchise-operated locations. Comparable to Aikimode's age-segmented programming (3-4, 4-7, 7-12, etc.) and member-retention via grading systems.
• ATA Martial Arts (American Taekwondo Association): National US martial arts organization operating affiliated schools with standardized programs, belt systems, and instructor certification. Comparable to Aikimode in combining structured curriculum, multi-discipline training, and school-affiliate model.

Others

• Dale Carnegie Training: Global corporate training organization focused on leadership, team building, and professional development — the same themes Aikimode addresses in its corporate training arm with Google, Roche, and Radisson Blu. Comparable business model in the B2B training vertical.
• World Karate Federation (WKF): International federation governing Olympic karate with member national federations and certified dojos worldwide. Adjacent institutional peer given the overlap in Japanese martial arts lineages, structured grading, and corporate training applications.
• International Aikido Federation (IAF): Global Aikido governing body coordinating national federations and international events. Aikimode's international seminar hosting (Greek National Kendo coaches, Belgian Shihan) connects into the IAF ecosystem, making it a relevant adjacent institutional peer.

Regional players

• European Kendo Federation (EKF): Regional governing body for Kendo across Europe, hosting Dan camps and international seminars. Comparable to the organizing role Aikimode plays at its scale within Turkey for Kendo training and Dan examination events.

Broad incumbents

• Aikikai Foundation (Hombu Dojo): Tokyo-based headquarters of the worldwide Aikido movement and the certifying body for Aikikai dan ranks. Operates the global credentialing infrastructure that Aikimode's curriculum and grading are aligned to, making it the natural broader-incumbent comparison for an Aikido academy.
• Aikido Yoshinkan Honbu Dojo: Established Tokyo-based Aikido organization with global affiliated dojos and instructor training programs. A parallel Japanese traditional martial arts hierarchy serving as a comparable incumbent in the same Japanese martial arts space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aikimode
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/aikimodeaiki
• Facebookfacebook.com/aikimode
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aikimode-aiki-akademi
• Instagraminstagram.com/aikimode

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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