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Keyaki Aikido
Aikido
Aikido means the way of unifying energies and is a modern Japanese martial art for training body and mind through joint practice.
In Aikido, an attack is not blocked but redirected by a strong centre and fluid, seemingly effortless movements. There are no competitions in Aikido since it focuses on resolving conflicts without violence and without losers.
Aikido is for improving physical fitness, flexibility and coordination as well as mental and emotional balance.
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Welcome
Getting on the mat and trying out Aikido is a good way to find out what this Japanese martial art is all about. Newcomers are always welcome for a free Aikido try-out. We are a mixed group of adults of various ages, ranging from beginners to advanced.
Beginners usually wear comfortable sports clothes with long pants, or a white martial arts suit if already available. Advanced Aikido practitioner (aikidoka) wear traditional black or blue pantskirts (hakama), and an Aikido master (yudansha) wears a black belt instead of a white one.
Feel free to contact us for more information.
Location
De Yp
Oeverwallaan 130
2498 BK The Hague (Ypenburg)
The training hall (dojo) is fitted with soft mats (tatami) and is accessible via stairs or lift.
There is free parking on site and a 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 | 13 JUN |
| 15:00 – 17:00 | 4 JUL |
Contribution
The contribution for the Keyaki Aikido association is € 120 per year (or half this amount when joining in the autumn).
The additional contribution for the Dutch Aikikai Foundation and Aikido Bond Nederland is € 40 per year (or half this amount for students).
We are associated with the Aikido world headquarters, Aikikai Hombu Dojo (Japan), and follow mainly the line Tissier (France).
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. Its Japanese character (欅) represents a tree (木), a hand (手) and two people working together (與).
- Martin (5th Dan) has been practising Aikido for more than 30 years, holds a black belt by the Aikikai Hombu Dojo and is a certified martial arts teacher.
- Mark (3rd Dan) has been practising Aikido for more than 20 years, holds a black belt by the Aikikai Hombu Dojo and is a certified martial arts assistant teacher.
- Ivo (1st Dan) has been practising Aikido for more than 10 years and holds a black belt by the Aikikai Hombu Dojo.
Contact
Keyaki Aikido
info@keyakiaikido.nl
www.keyakiaikido.nl
KVK 88167054
Free
Try-out
Welcome for free Aikido try-out.