On 24-26 of February, Sanshinkai Aikido Utrecht organizes a seminar with Roger Hochstrasser and Sander van Geloven, both 5th dan. They are students of Michele Quaranta, 7th dan shihan, and members of the technical committee of the group Sanshinkai of the Aikido Switzerland. Roger started in 1981 with aikido and was since 1983 a student… Continue reading Seminar Roger Hochstrasser 24-26 February
Exams 4th kyu
On Thursday 15 September, Alice past her 4th kyu exam. This exam took place in our dojo in Utrecht. Thanks to all who helped in the preparations and during the exam. Again, congratulations!
Training with Jelena Vrzić, 5 October
Jelena Vrzić sensei will be giving 15 guest trainings in the Netherlands from September 29th until the 8th of October. The training on the Wednesday will be at Sanshinkai Aikido Utrecht. Vrzić is from Serbia and holds the rank of 6th dan and is a student of Tada shihan, 9th dan. Her trainings are exceptionally… Continue reading Training with Jelena Vrzić, 5 October
Sander promoted to aikido teacher level 4
On February 26th 2022, Sander has completed his education at Aikido Nederland for aikido teacher level 4 with a practical exam. He is now a by the NOC*NSF governmental recognised aikido teacher level 4. Thanks for the guidance, contributions and effort from Dick Willems, Piet Lagerwaard, Ruud van Ginkel, Harry van der Horst, Wilko Vriesman,… Continue reading Sander promoted to aikido teacher level 4
Exams 2nd and 6th kyu
On Wednesday 23 February, Jelle and Nathalie past their 2nd kyu exams. Furthermore, on 13 December 2021, Vicky pasted her 6th kyu exam. These exams took place in our dojo in Utrecht. Thanks to all who helped in the preparations and during the exam. Again, congratulations!
Sander fifth dan
Our main teacher Sander van Geloven has been promoted to fifth dan aikikai aikido on January 9 2022 during the Aikido Hombu Dojo’s Kagamibiraki Ceremony 2022. This was led by Moriteru Ueshiba doshu and could be watched live online. This promotion is on nomination by his teacher Michele Quaranta shihan, seventh dan. See also the… Continue reading Sander fifth dan