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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. Aikido translates to the way of unifying energies.
In Aikido an attack is not blocked, but redirected through fluid and seemingly effortless movements. This is achieved by merging with the movement and intent of the attacker while remaining calm and balanced. Aikido is not about winning and losing, and there are no competitions in Aikido.
We are a mixed group of Aikido practitioners ranging from beginners to advanced, and we practice together for fitness, fun and focus.
Welcome
Getting on the mat and joining a class is the best way to see what Aikido is all about. Adult newcomers are welcome throughout the year.
Beginners usually wear comfortable sports clothing with long pants, or a white martial arts suit if already at hand. An advanced Aikidoka wears a black or blue hakama, a traditional samurai pantskirt. And an Aikido master wears a black belt instead of a white one.
Feel free to contact us for more information. Or check in for a free try-out class.
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 |
| 14 FEB · 7 MAR · 28 MAR | |
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Advanced |
| 18 APR | |
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
