What do we do ?
We practice Aikido, a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba.
Our training sessions are held in small groups:
Beginners and experienced participants, as well as women and men, train together.
We offer training sessions for adults and teens, as well as for children ages 10 and up.
Training takes place in a friendly atmosphere; in keeping with the spirit of harmony in Aikido, respect for our partners is of the utmost importance within our association.
The approach to Aikido that we practice is based on the technical work of Masatomi Ikeda Sensei.
Who can participate ?
At our Dojo , the door is always open, and we welcome every newcomer.
You can start practicing Aikido at any time of the year; there are no specific enrollment dates..
Children’s groups accept children ages 10 and up; at age 14, they then move up to the adult group.
As an adult, you can practice aikido well into old age; there is no established age limit..
There’s no need to be hesitant about giving aikido a try; on the contrary:
Beginners present a particular challenge for more experienced aikidokas, as working with beginners helps advanced aikidokas continue on their path.
Newcomers are gently guided through their first steps in aikido at a slow pace.
We place an exceptionally high value on respect and attentiveness during all of our activities:
Whether adults, teenagers, or children—all beginners are always welcome!
Is Aikido a Form of Self-Defense ?
It is certainly not wrong to practice a martial art (such as Aikido) with the goal of learning self-defense. However, out of respect for beginners, it must be made very clear that Aikido itself is not self-defense !
Aikido is not a system that can be learned in a very short time…
The primary focus of training should be the holistic development of the individual.
Through training, we learn to recognize (physical and other) conflicts earlier and to interact with them accordingly.
This lays a certain foundation for self-defense, but everything else follows imperceptibly, and self-defense is then no longer the primary focus. Achieving this, however, requires many years of training …
Where can I find more information ?
Lesen sollte man auch noch unsere FAQs oder einfach Kontakt mit uns aufnehmen.
You should also check out our FAQs or simply get in touch with us.
Who We Are ?
The FNAL is the national aikido association that was founded in 1987 by a group of dedicated aikidokas.