Aikido

Aikido is one of the lesser-known styles that come under the umbrella term of martial arts. Although its origins lie in sword fighting and self-defence, it is not an aggressive sport, quite the opposite. The intention is always to avert an attack with the least possible harm to both sides.

One logical consequence of this is that Aikidoka do not compete in tournaments – after all "True victory is victory over oneself“. Basic and more exacting techniques are perfected over years of training. What Aikido is not: neither a quick self-defence course – nor acrobatic kung-fu training - nor pure meditation.

Seminar with Lia Suzuki (7th Dan Aikikai)

At the beginning of September, we welcomed Lia Suzuki, founder and director of Aikido Kenkyukai International USA ("AKI USA"), to our dojo. Heidelberg was just one stop on her tour of Europe.

1st Dan Aikido for Johannes Büge

During the Shinki Rengo Dan course at the beginning of March, Johannes took his Dan exam, the examiners were M.D. Nakajima, Duncan Underwood, Claudia Buder and Rick Soriano.