Aikido is a Japanese martial art with roots going all the way back to the samurai tradition in feudal Japan. Today aikido tries to grasp the same essence of budo, but with emphasis on personal growth and harmony between the practitioners. We don’t fight in aikido, but practice together and, in doing so, we discover the strengths and weaknesses that we all have, both physical and mental. The benefits of doing aikido are many: improved body control and balance, flexibility and (after a while) physical stamina, in addition to self awareness and inner personal growth. The art of aikido is practised on the mat in a physical way, but also has correlates in daily life in terms of handling confrontations in any form. But the most important aspect of aikido is that it’s incredibly fun!
If you wish to practice aikido you are welcome to come and practice with us. Please notify the instructors by email before you arrive. You will find the email addresses on the training schedule.
Also we arrange a beginner’s course every fall. The next one will start in September 2009.
You do not need any special clothes in the beginning, but if you wish to continue it’s necessary to buy a gi (the white outfit that we practice in). However, please use trousers because we sometimes train in a seated position which can be uncomfortable if wearing shorts. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
