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Keyaki Aikido
Aikido 合気道
Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art for training body and mind through joint practice, and can be translated as “the way of unifying energies”.
In Aikido, an attack is not blocked but redirected through flowing and seemingly effortless movements, while remaining calm and centered. There are no competitions in Aikido, because it is about personal growth rather than winning or losing .
Aikido training is for improving physical fitness, flexibility, and coordination as well as mental and emotional balance. It enhances self-defense skills and promotes conflict resolution abilities.
Welcome
Getting on the mat and practising with us is the best way to find out what this Japanese martial art is all about. We are a mixed group of adult aikidoka of various ages, ranging from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Newcomers are always welcome for a free try-out class.
Beginners usually wear comfortable sports clothes with long pants, or white martial arts suits if already available. Advanced aikidoka wear black or blue hakama, traditional samurai pantskirts, and Aikido masters have black belts instead of a white ones.
Feel free to contact us for more information.
Location
De Yp
Oeverwallaan 130
2498 BK The Hague (Ypenburg)
- Dojo (practice room) with fixed mats
- Accessible via stairs and elevator
- Free parking on site
- Bus stop across the street
Schedule
| Thursday |
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| 20:00 – 21:00 | General |
| 21:00 – 21:30 | Advanced |
| Saturday (on certain dates) |
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| 14:00 – 16:00 | Advanced |
| 28 MAR · 25 APR · 23 MAY · 13 JUN | |
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Advanced |
| 4 JUL | |
Contribution
The membership contribution is € 120 per calendar year. When registering in the second half of the calendar year, the membership contribution for the first year is € 60.
We are associated with the Aikido Bond Nederland via the Dutch Aikikai Foundation, which provides for services such as insurance, grading and teacher training, and ensues an additional contribution of € 40 per calendar year (students € 20).
We follow the Aikido World Headquarters Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Japan and the line Tissier in France, however we are also open to other Aikido backgrounds and styles.
Background
We practise Aikido in Ypenburg, a district of the city of The Hague. The Dutch word ypen (iepen) refers to elm trees, like the Japanese word keyaki. The Japanese character 欅 for keyaki depicts a tree 木, a hand 手 and two people working together 與.
Martin (5th Dan Aikikai) has been practising Aikido for more than 30 years, holds a black belt by the Aikido World Headquarters and is a certified martial arts teacher.
Mark (3rd Dan Aikikai) has been practising Aikido for more than 20 years, holds a black belt by the Aikido World Headquarters and is a certified martial arts assistant teacher.
Ivo (1st Dan Aikikai) has been practising Aikido for more than 10 years and holds a black belt by the Aikido World Headquarters.
Contact
Keyaki Aikido
KVK 88167054
