name Jan age 65+ grew up in Utrecht aikido since 1997 rank 2nd dan How did you come into contact with aikido? I read an article about a martial artist who attended an aikido demonstration. Anyone who wanted to could take on the demonstrator. The martial artist was going to teach the guy a lesson.… Continue reading Member interview with Jan
Guest training with Jelena Vrzić, 27 February
Sensei Jelena Vrzić will be on a dojo tour in the Netherlands from February 27 to March 11. On February 27, she will start at Sanshinkai Aikido Utrecht. In the weekend of March 1 and 2, she will be giving a weapons seminar in Delft. All lessons are accessible for all levels. Jelena Vrzić, 7th… Continue reading Guest training with Jelena Vrzić, 27 February
Seminar Michele Quaranta with dan exams
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
Start children’s aikido 2024/2025
On Saturday morning, 31th of August, children’s aikido starts for the school year 2024/2025 at Sanshinkai Aikido Utrecht. There will be a weekly training for children from 6 until 9 years from 10:30 – 11:30 and for children from 9 until 13 years there is a training from 11:30 – 12:45. For tree trial lesson… Continue reading Start children’s aikido 2024/2025
Exam 6th kyu
On Saturday 6 July, Sven passed his 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!
Hans promoted to aikido teacher level 2
On June 8th 2024, Hans has completed his education at Aikido bond Nederland for aikido teacher level 2 with a practical exam. He is now a by the NOC*NSF governmental recognized aikido teacher level 2. Gratulations! Thanks to Hans for his effort and many others for the guidance. On this day, Sander was examiner for… Continue reading Hans promoted to aikido teacher level 2