Aikido cannot be understood through words or watching - it can only be understood through direct experience. Perception is crucial: feeling your own centre and the connection with your partner. This is exactly what the course with Yamashima Takeshi Shihan.

From the 27 to 29 June 2025 was his second visit to our dojo. In co-operation with the Aikido School Mannheim e.V. we were able to welcome numerous international participants.

Yamashima Sensei, one of the last Uchi-Deshi by Ōsensei Ueshiba Morihei, was accompanied by two of his students. His central concern:

"Use centre - move centre!"

What sounds obvious in Budō is easily forgotten in practice. This made it all the more impressive to witness how the eighty-year-old master uses minimal movements to unbalance his partners - almost invisible to outsiders, but immediately noticeable to everyone who practised with him.

We are grateful for the intensive experience and hope to be able to welcome Yamashima Sensei again next year.

Move Centre!