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
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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
Annemiek passed shodan exam
On Saturday 10th of December 2016, Annemiek has recieved her shodan rank after an intensive preparation period. The exam took place during the winter seminar in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The seminar and exam were led by Eric Graf and Sander van Geloven. Sanshinkai Aikido Utrecht congratulates Annemiek and wishes her lots of joy in the further… Continue reading Annemiek passed shodan exam
Seminar Eric Graf, 18-20 November
Eric Graf sensei holds 4th 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 sixth… Continue reading Seminar Eric Graf, 18-20 November
More trainings from September onwards
Starting September 1st, Sanshinkai Aikido Utrecht offers five trainings per week. The last couple of years we had each week two normal trainings and one training for advanced. Good news is that two trainings have been added and training is now possible on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evening and Saturday morning. All aikido trainings have… Continue reading More trainings from September onwards