AIKIDO

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art founded by Ô Sensei Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969). Known as a non-violent martial art, Aikido is practiced without competition and is rooted in principles of harmony, balance of energy, and mutual respect.

Accessible to men and women of all ages, Aikido does not require any specific physical preparation.

Practitioners learn the fundamental principles of martial arts, including: movement, evasion, grips and distance.

Training progressively introduces:

• Aiki taijutsu (unarmed techniques)

• immobilization and throwing techniques

• traditional weapon practices such as Aikijo (staff) and Aikiken (wooden sword)

All techniques are practiced in the dojo.

Aikishintaiso

Aikishintaiso is a holistic Japanese discipline based on traditional concepts of harmony (Ai), vital energy (Ki), spirit (Shin), and body movement (Taiso). It combines mindful movement, energetic awareness, and inner alignment to support overall well-being.

Rooted in Japanese martial arts, Zen philosophy, and the spiritual practices of the Yamabushi (mountain ascetics), Aikishintaiso also draws inspiration from ancient traditions of Buddhist physiognomy and body reading. These influences give the practice a deep connection to both physical and energetic dimensions of the human being.

Through gentle movements and conscious breathing, Aikishintaiso helps to harmonize the mind, emotions, body, and psychic consciousness. By encouraging the free circulation of energy, the practice supports the release of physical and emotional tensions, as well as the flow of personal, collective, and ancestral memory.

Aikishintaiso is particularly suited to those seeking a non-competitive, energy-based practice that fosters inner balance, body awareness, and emotional harmony.