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Rodrigo Soto Molina
Martial Arts Instructor | Aikido • Kendo • Iaido • Jodo
Chilean | Over 30 years of experience | Based in Medellín
Rodrigo Soto Molina
6th Dan in Aikido – 5th Dan in Kendo – 5th Dan in Iaido – 1st Dan in Jodo
A Chilean sensei with over 30 years of practice, study, and teaching of traditional Japanese martial arts. He has an international background, extensive training under high-ranking senseis, and decades of experience training practitioners of all ages.
He has lived in Medellín for two decades, where he has contributed to the development of the local martial arts community. He has trained in Japan, the U.S., and Latin America under some of the world’s most renowned senseis. His teaching combines impeccable technique, discipline, and a profound philosophy of personal growth.
Philosophy
Rodrigo views martial arts as a path to holistic growth, where technique, discipline, the mind, and emotions are refined in harmony. His teaching combines technical rigor, respect for tradition, and a human-centered approach that prioritizes the practitioner’s well-being.
Founding Teachers
In Aikido, Kurata Katsutoshi, 8th-dan
An 8th-dan Aikido master and Aikikai Shihan, he was a pioneer and leading figure in this discipline in Argentina. He arrived from Japan in 1967 and founded the Argentine Aikikai Federation and the Kurata Dojo, leaving a significant legacy through his direct instruction under the guidance of Ueshiba Sensei and his son.
Subjects
Soto Sensei has trained hundreds of students, from children to adults, fostering respect, integrity, and harmony in every class.
Martial arts you can practice with Rodrigo
Aikido:
The Way of Harmony
Focused on control, fluidity, and the peaceful resolution of conflict.
Values: harmony, respect, compassion, inner peace.
Ideal for: children, teenagers, adults—no aggression.
Kendo:
The Way of the Sword
Intense, energetic, and character-building.
Values: courage, discipline, perseverance, integrity.
Ideal for: those seeking to strengthen both body and spirit.
Iaidō:
The art of drawing the sword
Precise, elegant, and meditative in motion.
Values: mindfulness, serenity, technical refinement.
Ideal for: those seeking calm, concentration, and self-control.
Jōdō:
The Way of the Staff
A strategic technique for neutralizing an opponent without causing harm.
Values: adaptability, self-control, responsibility.
Ideal for: those who appreciate technical precision and fluidity.
Benefits of training with me:
  • Learn from a world-class master.
  • Training for all ages.
  • Physical, mental, and emotional development.
  • Discipline and self-confidence.
  • A respectful and close-knit community.
  • Steady progress through a clear, traditional methodology.
  • Certified instructor in Aikidō, Kendō, Iaidō, and Jōdō.
  • Connections to international martial arts networks.
  • Building character, discipline, and self-confidence
Rodrigo teaches:
Children (ages 7 and up)
Teens
Adults of all ages
Formats:
Group classes
Private lessons
Intensive workshops
National and international seminars
Formats and Audience
Testimonials
“In my practice with Sensei Soto over more than 10 years, I found a space for continuous learning that shaped the way I perceive Aikido as a fluid, dynamic, and, above all, intimate martial art.
A constant process of learning and challenging oneself.”
Manuel
"Sensei Soto is known for his patience and for providing constant guidance to his students, which enables them to achieve continuous improvement and steady progress.
His teaching methodology for instructing technical aspects significantly facilitates the mastery of the technique through consistent practice."
Liliana
Sensei Soto:
As a person, he is outgoing and cheerful a wonderful person.
As a Sensei, he is impeccable, with an impressive mastery of technique and a teaching style that adapts to all skill levels.
Wilmar.
Contact
Schedule and Schedule by Location:
Monday and Wednesday: Iaido (Poblado): 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Jodo: 8:30–9:30 p.m.
Aikido: 12:00–1:30 p.m. Santa Gema.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Aikido 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM Santa Gema
Kendo 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Santa Gema
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Kendo 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Santa Gema
Friday 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Kendo Santa Gema
Class duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
Locations:
Santa Gema: Kizuna School, functional dojo, quiet and safe environment.
El Poblado, Medellín: Spacious and well-ventilated space.
Kurata Dojo Medellin
Japanese Cultural and Martial Arts Center
Contact:
300 6206478
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