"We have so little time, we have to go very slowly", Buddhist wisdom

Practising in the spirit of the Japanese Zen ways ...

... means taking a mindful and appreciative look at the ME and the YOU. These are profound growth processes in which our self unfolds. Zen paths invite us to keep at it for a lifetime.

Do, 道, Way - Practising is the way

Practise

Movement meditation

Each exercise class begins with a 20 to 25-minute movement meditation consisting of awareness, breathing and physical exercises. A falling school rounds off the "warm-up". We gently sharpen our awareness of our body - from our eyes to the tips of our toes - and develop healthy, efficient movement sequences.

Repeat changes

A small number of Aikido techniques enables repetition right from the start: a continuous refinement and internalisation of the exercises, the development of a pronounced perception and a confident handling of self-protection and ethics.

Ritualised

Our training has been clearly ritualised for decades. This means that many things are familiar to beginners after a short time. Even getting back into it after 20 years is easy. The body remembers, even if everything is a little awkward at first.

Silence

The special tranquillity of the training opens up the senses and promotes sensory comprehension of the exercises, it intensifies concentration and supports practising at an individual learning rhythm.

Respect

The ritualised, quiet and, in particular, respectful interaction also makes it possible to train on days when you are not feeling so well. This is often the first step towards physical or mental recovery.