What shall we do?
We practise aikido, a Japanese martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba.
Our training sessions take place in small groups:
beginners and experienced participants, as well as women and men, train together.
We offer training sessions for adults and teenagers, as well as for children aged 10 and over.
Training sessions take place in a friendly atmosphere; in keeping with the spirit of harmony that is characteristic of aikido, respect for our training partners is of paramount importance within our federation.
The approach to aikido that we practise is based on the technical work of Masatomi Ikeda Sensei.
Who can take part?
In our dojo, the door is always open and we extend a warm welcome to every newcomer.
You can take up aikido at any time of the year; there are no specific enrolment dates.
Children’s groups are open to children aged 10 and over; at the age of 14, they then join the adult group.
As an adult, you can practise aikido right up to a ripe old age; there is no age limit.
Don’t hesitate to give aikido a go; quite the opposite, in fact:
beginners present a real challenge, particularly for more experienced aikidokas, as practising with them helps the latter to continue on their path.
Beginners are introduced very gently and at a slow pace to their first steps in aikido.
We place particular emphasis on respect and consideration in all our activities:
whether they are adults, teenagers or children, all beginners are always welcome here!
Where can you find us?
The FNAL currently holds its training sessions exclusively at the Dojo Gilsdorf.
Is aikido a form of self-defence?
There is certainly nothing wrong with practising a martial art (such as aikido) with the aim of learning to defend oneself. Out of respect for beginners, however, it should be made very clear that aikido is not, in itself, a self-defence technique!
Aikido is not a system that can be learnt in a very short space of time…
The main aim of training should be the all-round development of the individual.
Through this training, we learn to recognise conflicts (particularly physical ones) at an early stage and to deal with them appropriately.
This lays the foundations for self-defence, but everything else is acquired imperceptibly, and self-defence then ceases to be the main objective. Achieving this, however, requires many years of training…
Where can I find more information?
We also invite you to have a look at our FAQs or simply get in touch with us.
Who are we?
The FNAL is a national aikido federation founded in 1987 by a group of passionate aikidokas.