After an intensive preparation, our head teacher Sander has passed the exam for fourth dan on May 21st in Geneva. The examinator was Michele Quaranta shihan, assisted by Francesco Marralla sensei, both sixth dan. With compliments, Sander has also been promoted to shidoin and is now qualified to promote aikidoka up to and until the… Continue reading Sander fourth dan and shidoin
Category: Special trainings
Training met Jelena Vrzić, 24 March
The Serbian aikidoka Jelena Vrzić sensei, 6th dan, will give another guest lecture at Sanshinkai Aikido Utrecht. She decided to return to the Netherlands with Easter for meeting old friend Domenico Zucco, 7th dan. During her stay in our country she will give guest lectures in several dojos. Feel welcome at these trainings and discover… Continue reading Training met Jelena Vrzić, 24 March
Training with Jelena Vrzić, 15 and 18 Feb.
On 15 and 18 February, 19:30 – 21:30, we organise a training with Jelena Vrzić sensei, 6th dan, the first woman to receive shodan in the former Republic of Yugoslavia. Her classes in February will be characterised by a strong emphasis on the dialogue between uke and tori. She will look for input from all… Continue reading Training with Jelena Vrzić, 15 and 18 Feb.
Training with Jelena Vrzić, 28 May
Trial lesson Monday 24 November
On Monday 24 November we have a trial lesson from 19:30 until 21:30 at our location Tamboersdijk 9. This free introduction is accessible for everyone who is interested in aikido. Please, bring long sweat pants, t-shirt, flip-flops and a towel. For more information and registration, please contact us.
Kyu and dan examinations
On Monday 28 July, Annemiek passed her exam for 1st kyu and on Wednesday 30 July, Ernst, Yo‑Yi and David passed their shodanexamen. This took place at the summer school in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Eric Graf and Sander van Geloven were the examiners. Congratulations!