欅
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 trying out Aikido 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.
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)
The training hall (dojo) is fitted with soft mats and can be accessed via a staircase and a 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 | 23 MAY · 13 JUN |
| 15:00 – 17:00 | 4 JUL |
Contribution
The annual contribution for the Keyaki Aikido membership is € 120 (half of it when joining in the second half of the year).
The additional annual contribution for the Dutch Aikikai Foundation and Aikido Bond Nederland membership for grading and insurance is € 40 (half of it for students).
We are aligend with 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. Its Japanese character (欅) 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
info@keyakiaikido.nl
www.keyakiaikido.nl
KVK 88167054
Free
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