03/03/2025
Some things are worth the wait. Samantha Britt Grenell-Zaidman finally receives her shodan certificate. Yi!
Training in self-defense and mind-body coordination in the most beautiful Japanese martial art. In English. Our motto is, "Minimum effort, maximum effect."
Kokikai Aikido is a Japanese martial art founded by Sensei Shuji Maruyama, a direct student of Morihei Ueshiba, the original founder of Aikido. Sensei Maruyama has taught for decades in Japan, Australia, and the United States. He established the Kokikai school in order to promote a style of Aikido that is more focused on natural human feeling and effective technique through relaxation and mind-bod
03/03/2025
Some things are worth the wait. Samantha Britt Grenell-Zaidman finally receives her shodan certificate. Yi!
29/01/2025
Finally all together. 2017-2025. Aikido Kokikai Berlin.
07/12/2024
We had testing on Wednesday night at Aikido Kokikai Berlin, including our first ever black belt tests. Congratulations to:
3rd kyu:
Martin Dieckmann
Shodan:
Radosław Bąkowski
Luís Lopes
This is a historic milestone for our dojo, and I am proud of the years of hard work these students have dedicated to their martial arts practice. Thanks also to our special guests from France, Kim Comer and June Andronick, who visited for the occasion. It was June's first visit to the dojo, as well, and we're looking forward to many more years of collaboration as we build the Aikido community in Europe.
Yiiiii!
18/11/2024
Tonight we welcomed Robert Choy sensei to the dojo for his historic third visit! Robert was on his way to an event elsewhere in Europe and stopped over in Berlin to teach an amazing class. He reminded me of the generous spirit I see often in Kokikai. Thanks, Robert, and come back soon!
15/05/2024
The best way to round out Gary sensei's epic four day visit: congratulations to everyone who just tested at Aikido Kokikai Berlin:
6th kyu
Madita
Jovana
Avinoam
4th kyu
Martin
Yiiiiiii!
12/05/2024
Today was a proud day for Aikido Kokikai Berlin! I was honored to host my teacher Gary Snyder sensei to teach a special seminar in honor of our dojo's 7th anniversary.
Gary sensei has been an inspiration for me for 20 years, and it was unreal to see him in action in my own dojo with my own students. So glad to be part of this global community!
29/04/2024
I'm honored to present Aikido Kokikai Berlin's first homegrown black belt: Samantha Grenell-Zaidman! Sam has been on the mat with me since day one, seven years ago. We're all immensely proud of her and already training for nidan! Yiiii!
18/04/2024
Today is the 7th anniversary of the first class at Aikido Kokikai Berlin! Time flies when you're flying through the air!
08/07/2023
I finally got together (almost) everyone who tested back in February! Sorry, Jean-Christophe, we'll catch you next time! Congratulations:
Samantha - 1st kyu
Jean-Christophe - 1st kyu
Radosław - 2nd kyu
Luis - 2nd kyu
Martin - 6th kyu
Grete - 6th kyu
19/02/2023
Great seminar yesterday! We need to do this more often!
| Montag | 19:45 - 21:30 |
| Mittwoch | 19:45 - 21:30 |