Aikido is een Japanse zelfverdedigingssport die draait om harmonie en weerbaarheid. Waarbij krijgskunst en ‘sport’ samenkomen. Het staat ook wel bekend als een vechtsport zonder geweld. Op deze pagina leer je dat Aikido niet alleen de elegante bewegingen kent, maar ook over de Japanse filosofie en trainingsmogelijkheden die Ando te bieden heeft. Of je nu een be a curious beginner or an experienced Aikidoka (or maybe even Budoka), with us you will find what you need to start or further develop your Aikido journey.
Ai-ki-do (合気道 aikidō) - the path to harmony and inner strength awaits you!
Dat vergroot niet alleen je fysieke weerbaarheid, maar ook je mentale veerkracht en zelfvertrouwen. Aikido is een weg naar persoonlijke ontwikkeling op vier verschillende niveaus. Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. At Aikido School Ando, we work on self-control, self-awareness, self-realisation and self-expression both on and off the mat. Our goal is to empower you, zodat je met jezelf en anderen in harmonie in verbinding kunt zijn. Rustig blijven in stressvolle situaties en conflicten kan de-escaleren. Aikido is toegankelijk voor iedereen, ongeacht geslacht, leeftijd of je sportieve achtergrond hebt.
At Aikido School Ando, you can take classes in Eindhoven, Geldrop, Sint-Oedenrode, Zaltbommel and Veldhoven. If you can't come on your usual training evening, that's no problem; you can easily switch nights or locations. This offers flexibility for anyone with a busy schedule. Our main location is in Eindhoven, which is centrally located and ideal for internships and seminars involving Aikidokas from abroad come. Our Aikido team consists of several teachers which you can read more about on this page. All our instructors zijn gescreend en hebben een geldige Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag, plus een Oranje Kruis EHBO-diploma. Wij hechten waarde aan een veilige plek om te leren. Met onze gecertificeerde instructeurs durf je fouten te maken en dat versterkt jouw weerbaarheid. Sensei Edo and Anne (brother and sister) are the head trainers. In which we are fortunate in addition to being among the highest graded Aikidokas in the world at their 5th dan level, to have had lessons together from Yoshimitsu Yamada. A direct disciple of O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba.
Hoewel Aikido een krijgskunst is, kun je het zeker zien als een zelfverdedigingssport.Een verdedigingskunst zonder wedstrijden, die gericht is op persoonlijke groei én effectieve zelfverdediging. Aikido zoals we dat nu kennen is ontstaan in 1942. Bedacht door Morihei Ueshiba die Aikido heeft ontwikkeld niet als wedstrijdsport of vechtsport, maar als krijgskunst. Die de balans tussen lichaam, ziel en geest bevordert. Dat klinkt heel gek, omdat meeste vechtsporten meer gericht zijn op het uitschakelen van de tegenstander. Morihei dacht daar net even anders over. In fact, there are several ways to resolve a conflict. Thus, with Aikido, you choose the most harmonious path. It is no wonder then that Aikido causes fewer injuries than other competitive sports.
Doordat Aikido geen wedstrijden kent is Aikido dus geen sport en geschikt voor een hele brede doelgroep. Zo varieert de leeftijd binnen onze dojo van 4 tot 69 jaar. Daarmee ben je dus never too old to learn Aikido. Daarnaast leren we je op jou tempo alles wat je moet weten over Aikido en weerbaarheid. Onze Ando community extends beyond the Netherlands and we now inspire meer dan 33.000 mensen over de hele wereld via onze socials. See for yourself but how we do this.
Aikido grew out of Morihei Ueshiba's lifelong dedication. Born in Tanabe, Japan, he began studying various traditional martial arts at an early age, including sword fighting, spear fighting and the sport of heavyweights: sumo wrestling. Driven by his desire for self-development and spiritual growth, he discovered that the true essence of martial arts lies not in defeating opponents, but in creating harmony.
In the years that followed, Ueshiba established his dojo and began his own style of Developing Aikido, in which the principles of self-defence came together with the deeper philosophy of connection and peace. This evolution led to the name Aikido in 1942, a name symbolising the path of harmony.
Ueshiba's insights and his dedication to the principles of Aikido became recognised by the Japanese government, die hem verschillende onderscheidingen toekende. Zo werd Aikido in 1948 officieel erkend als methode voor zelfverdediging en zelfontwikkeling door het Ministerie van Volksgezondheid en Welzijn. Hij inspireerde generaties studenten met zijn wijsheid en technieken, en zijn nalatenschap leeft voort in de dojo’s over de hele wereld.
Today, Aikido remains a path of self-development, where everyone can grow and connect, regardless of their background or level.
Want to delve further into the history of O'sensei? Then read on here.
The ultimate goal of Aikido is to body and mind in balance te krijgen. Dit houdt in dat je lekker in je vel zit, zelfvertrouwen uitstraalt en je eigen pad bewandelt, zonder uit balans te raken door wat anderen zeggen.
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During the training on the mat, you will learn this through your become aware of your own attitude, the intention with which you perform techniques, and the reactions you get reflected back from your training partner. It is a learning process where everyone learns this at their own pace. As we indicated earlier, this personal development takes place on four main levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
Aikido, like dancing, looks like choreographic movements that have been rehearsed. Nothing could be further from the truth. The movements are the result of previous actions. After all, our bodies indicate what we feel, experience and need to do. We perceive internally, where we are in balance or have reached limits. Often a situation is talked about with 'what if...', until you experience it for yourself. On the mat, we teach you to experiment and discover How to react in certain ways. Thus, over time, you learn that you are able to turn physical and experiential training into Moving autonomously and reacting positively.
Most techniques in Aikido are physical, but don't underestimate that during training you also engage in self-reflection and self-evaluation. You learn to recognise situations where you manage to regain calm, even in (unexpected) confrontations. Etiquette and customs within Aikido provide a good balance between active training, rest and respect for each other. At the end of the training, you will find that your head is a lot emptier and ready for new challenges. That is what Aikido does to you.
Aikido is also known as 'an encounter with yourself' mentioned. This has to do with the fact that in your learning process mirror what you are struggling with. Sometimes that is something you would rather not see about yourself. Such a process comes naturally and there is no telling what lessons it will bring. You cannot shift the responsibility for this to other Aikidokas when it occurs. Above all, it has to do with how to deal with these situations emotionally. Aikido is the path to your inner world, from which you can make strides to stand firmer in your shoes. The experience will enrich your life and take you to a higher consciousness.
As you train Aikido for longer, you are more comfortable in your body, which makes you make contact more easily with the person facing you and will feel better about them, even if you may not even know that person. The principles of Aikido are no longer only applicable on the mat, but also outside it. This also applies e.g. to breathing, from which you can get relaxation ... but also strength. Over time, you will see more clearly gaining insight into your own purpose (a well-known part of Ikigai). In addition, you will find connection with like-minded people faster.
Wil je zelf ervaren hoe Aikido je weerbaarder maakt en hoe een effectieve zelfverdedigingsles zonder agressie eruit ziet? Meld je dan vrijblijvend aan voor een introductieles Aikido bij jou in de buurt. Voor locations and times see here.
In het eerste Aikido filmpje neemt sensei Edo je mee tijdens een Aikidoles voor kinderen. En leggen we je in het tweede filmpje uit wat de Aikido community zo leuk maakt. Dat zijn speciale trainingen zoals de exclusieve bonsai seminar die we bij Ando hebben georganiseerd.
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