Category: Promotions

On June 20, 2026, Hans and Jan completed their training as aikido teacher level 3 at Aikido bond Nederland (AbN) with a practical exam. This is a diploma recognized by the NOC*NSF. They are now state recognized and qualified aikido teacher level 3. Congratulations! Thanks to Hans and Jan for their efforts and to Sander… Continue reading Hans and Jan passed exam state recognized aikido teacher

On Monday 16 March, Dauren, Ferry, and Ravi passed their 6th 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!

One of the three pillars of Sanshinkai Aikido is the hojo no kata, along with aikido and genkikai. This kata is part of the 500-year-old traditional Japanese school of sword fighting, called Kashima Shinden Jikishinkage-ryu. Sander took and passed his exam for this kata in Japan. He now holds the title of mokuroku-den. We congratulate… Continue reading Sander passed the exam mokuroku-den in Jikishinkage-ryu

On Monday 26 May, Joren passed his 3th 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!

On Thursday February 20, Elise passed her 6th kyu. This exam took place in our dojo in Utrecht. Thanks to everyone who helped with the preparations and during the exam. Again, congratulations!

Michele Quaranta (7th dan Shihan) gave a seminar in Aikidocentrum Zeist from Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1. Dan exams were held on Saturday, November 30. Sander van Geloven, 5th dan shidoin, examined our members: Yo-Yi and Jan for their 2nd dan and Jelle for his shodan. Michele Quaranta examined Samir from Aikido Leidsche… Continue reading Seminar Michele Quaranta with dan exams