Daniel Jean Pierre, Shihan, 7th Dan of the Tokyo Aikikai
After five years at the world headquarters in Tokyo, Daniel JEAN PIERRE began teaching Aikido in Nice and Sophia-Antipolis in 1982. He has taught daily ever since, to adults and children, beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
The clubs in Nice and Sophia-Antipolis have produced 150 black belts; more than 400 people step onto the mats each week, which places these dojos among the largest clubs in France.
Awarded the title of Shihan and the 7th Dan of the Tokyo Aikikai by Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba, he has held the French state teaching diploma since 1983.
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Every year we run seminars in France and abroad; the programme is available on the Shoyukan Aikikai France website.
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One Aikido club, three dojos across the Nice area
Malatesta Dojo
67 Av. Cyrille Besset
06100 Nice
Adults
- Monday 7.15 – 8.30 pm · all levels
Children
- Monday 5.30 – 6.45 pm · ages 4 to 6
- Wednesday 2 – 3.30 pm · ages 10 to 14
Le Ray Dojo
58 avenue Gorbella
06100 Nice
Adults
- Tuesday 7 – 8 pm · all levels
- Tuesday 8.15 – 9.15 pm · experienced
- Thursday 7 – 8 pm · all levels
- Thursday 8.15 – 9.15 pm · experienced
Children
- Tuesday 5.30 – 6.30 pm · ages 7 to 10
- Thursday 5.30 – 6.30 pm · ages 7 to 10
Valbonne Dojo
185 allée Georges Pompidou
06560 Valbonne Sophia Antipolis
Adults
- Tuesday 12.30 – 1.30 pm · all levels
- Wednesday 7 – 8.15 pm · all levels
- Friday 12.30 – 1.30 pm · experienced
- Saturday 10.30 am – 12 noon · all levels
Children
- Wednesday 4.30 – 6 pm
Latest club news
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Les cours adultes continuent normalement pendant les vacances scolaires de la Toussaint 🥋🥋
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Reprise des cours d’Aikido adultes et enfants à Nice et Sophia Antipolis le lundi 7 Septembre. 🥋🥋
Horaires détaillés sur www.aikidojeanpierre.com
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🥋🥋 Reprise des cours d’Aikido à Nice et Sophia-Antipolis la semaine du Lundi 7 Septembre.
Plus d’informations à venir 🚀🚀 Ville de Nice Ville de Biot Sophia Antipolis @valbonnevillage
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Photo de groupe du stage 2026 de Makoto ITO Shihan & Daniel JEAN PIERRE Shihan
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Quelques photos du stage 2026 de Makoto ITO Shihan et Daniel JEAN PIERRE Shihan
Photos de la publication de Aikido Nice Sophia-Antipolis - Shoyukan Aikikai France
Adult classes resume
- Nice: Thursday 10 September 2026 at 7.30 pm
- Sophia-Antipolis: Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 7 pm
Children’s classes resume
- Nice: Monday 7 September 2026 at 5.30 pm
- Sophia-Antipolis: Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 4.30 pm
Come and discover Aikido in a trial class
Adults and children, beginners or experienced: the first class is open to everyone, in all three of the club’s dojos.