Sander promoted to aikido teacher level 3

On May 13th 2017, Sander has completed his education at Aikido Nederland for aikido teacher level 3 with a practical exam. He is now a by the NOC*NSF governmental recognised aikido teacher level 3. During his education he followed many practical and theoretical lessons at Sportcentrum Papendal, gave trainings in Amsterdam in the Sho Shin… Continue reading Sander promoted to aikido teacher level 3

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Jan passes practical exam aikido teacher level 2

On March 11th 2017, Jan finished his training at Aikido Nederland by passing his practical exam. He is now a by the NOC*NSF governmental recognised assistant aikido teacher level 2. During this training at Sportcentrum Papendal he followed many practical and theoretical lessons, e.g. didactic, anatomy & physiology, aikido history, injury prevention, kyu degrees, First… Continue reading Jan passes practical exam aikido teacher level 2

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Seminar Eric Graf, 21-23 April

Eric Graf sensei holds 5th dan aikikai aikido and is a student of Michele Quaranta sensei and Masatomi Ikeda sensei. He currently practices aikido full-time, manages three dojo in Switzerland, writes books on aikido and gives seminars in Switzerland, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Serbia and the Netherlands. Eric will be giving a seminar for the seventh… Continue reading Seminar Eric Graf, 21-23 April

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Member interview with Sander

name Sander year of birth 1973 grew up in Tilburg until 13 years old, then Nieuwegein and Montfoort aikido since 1994 rank 4th dan (meanwhile 5th dan) and shidoin What do you find beautiful or inspiring in aikido? The philosophy of aikido doesn’t contain “yes but” because it is a martial art. I find it… Continue reading Member interview with Sander

Training with Jelena Vrzić, 6 and 9 February

As of Saturday February 4th up and until Saturday Februry 11th, Jelena Vrzić sensei will be hosting several guest trainings in the Netherlands, amongst others also at Sanshinkai Aikido Utrecht. Vrzić is from Serbia and holds the rank of 6th dan and is a student of Tada sensei, 9th dan. Her trainings are exceptionally inspiring,… Continue reading Training with Jelena Vrzić, 6 and 9 February

Eric Graf sensei receives fifth dan

Eric Graf sensei has received his fifth dan in Aikikai Aikido. The Swiss national (39) is a student of Michele Quaranta sensei and Masatomi Ikeda sensei. Graf is a full-time aikido teacher, manages two dojo, writes books on aikido and gives seminars in Switzerland, Bulgaria, Serbia, Netherlands and other countries. Hereby, Sanshinkai Aikido Utrecht congratulates… Continue reading Eric Graf sensei receives fifth dan

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