Rock and Water training combines the power of self-awareness (Rock) with the fluidity of communication (Water). ‘Rock’ represents the ability to set your own boundaries, make independent decisions and chart a personal course. ‘Water’, on the other hand, represents the ability to communicate, listen, find solutions together and respect the boundaries of others.
At Ando, we see Aikido as a logical continuation of the Rock and Water training. In our classes, you get the chance to develop the social skills you learned during the Have learned Rock and Water training, continue practising every week. You will become more aware of your own body and that of others during the training sessions, and you will learn how to be in different situations and be able to deal with (physical) resistance.
Our weekly classes offer you a great opportunity to reinforce and further develop what you have learnt in training. We use a playful approach, so children learn and grow while playing. Moreover, the atmosphere on the mat is always positive, giving you the chance to make new friends. All this makes our Aikido classes not only instructive, but also fun and inspiring.
Sensei Edo teaches follow-up classes to the Rock and Water training.
Working together with mat laying, part of rock and water training comes back to us every class.
Then move on to regular classes with sensei Anne.
Like the Rock and Water training, Aikido has a positive influence on those who practise it. By taking part in our classes at Ando, you will find that you can self-confidence increases. Aikido also teaches you skills to deal effectively with difficult situations. An important part of our training is the learn to stand securely, which is an important foundation on which we build. Like the know how to catch yourself rolling through. As the Japanese saying goes ‘falling 7 times is getting up 8 times’. Ando dojo / community includes and welcomes everyone, regardless of your background or skill level or ‘backpack’. Experience this for yourself by taking a trial class in Aikido. Our students experience themselves at home on the mat.
All these elements make Aikido an enriching experience that goes beyond physical training alone, or Aikido is a good Rock and Water sequel!
We offer Aikido for different age groups. Children from 7 to 8 years are welcome to start our basic training sessions. For older children, from 11 to 12 years, we have specific youth classes tailored to their developmental level. Our training sessions are accessible at several locations, including in Eindhoven, Veldhoven, and Zaltbommel, so you can easily find a location near you.
See all our times and locations here.
First of all, I would like to share with you that I experienced it as an absolute privilege to attend the children's class three times and experience Aikido myself.
What talents you have made your own and how wonderful to see that you share these talents from a ‘natural movement/life’ with people around you!
As a result of the three times I was allowed to train with you, we would coordinate how the Rock and Water trainers could be introduced to Aikido.
First of all, I would like to share my experiences/impressions with you:
- What an incredibly beautiful art of movement Aikido is, in which the ‘water element’ (as named in Rock and Water) is central.
- What a wonderful, close-knit and ‘warm’ Aikido association are you; the unconditional, willing attitude of members to (new members, helping/supporting people in development), was very nice to experience.
- I have found the lessons to the children very valuable. It was great to be able to see how understanding you support the children (focusing on the person to empower them so they learn to discover their own balance) during the learning process; during final training it was impressive to watch Edo individually guide the girl (hearing support) who was struggling to roll, for almost half an hour.
- During the children's lesson, the calmness appealed to me (as soon as the mat is stepped on) but also structure, predictability (set routines such as warming up, greeting, demonstrating, imitation and discipline) and friendliness.
I think Aikido is a can be a very nice follow-up to a Rots and Water course and can suit students with coping problems (attunement problems, less assertive students, self-control problems, etc.). The lack of a competition element makes the movement art extremely suitable for our target group of students.
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