The goal of Aikido with Ki training is not to fight, but to leave in peace and make this planet a better place to live. It is based on nature's laws, where right is might, and emphasizes love, harmony, and a positive attitude. Neither size, weight, nor sex have anything to do with the execution of powerful Aikido.

Ota Sensei has been teaching Aikido with Ki and Judo for 27 years. He has taught at UCSB, Cal Poly, The Montecito YMCA, and of course the Ota Cultural School that he and his wife, Miye, own. Sensei Ota is recognized as one of the most effective teaachers of Aikido. His Aikido Training Videos by Panther Productions are used by law enforcement and military agencies, as well as individual students both here in the U.S. and abroad.

Ota Sensei emphasizes the art of Falling (Ukemi) with graceful, yet powerful defense techniques. Many of his students have advanced to high ranking black belts, including Steven Ota (6th degree) and William Buckner (5th degree).