Aikido Kopstal-Bridel Aikikai Luxembourg

06/09/2026

Save the date: Open Doors for beginners — kids, adolescents and adults — on Monday, September 14th, 17h30-18h30, at our dojo in Bridel.
No experience needed, just curiosity. Come see what Aikido is about, meet our instructors, and try your first steps on the mat.

04/09/2026

30/08/2026

What's coming up this fall — mark your calendars:
- Aikikai Luxembourg seminar: Doris Dohse, 6th Dan Aikikai, hosted right here in Bridel, October 7 & 8.
- Christian Tissier, 8th Dan Aikikai Shihan — Sept 11-13, Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium)
- Stéphane Benedetti, 7th Dan Aikikai Shihan — Sept 19-20, Wiesbaden (Germany)
- Junia Nakatsugawa, 6th Dan Aikikai Shidoin — Sept 25-27, Waiblingen (Germany)
Plenty of opportunities to train beyond our own mat this season. And a reminder: our regular autumn classes restart the week of September 14th after the summer break.

23/08/2026

Foundations first: Kokyū-hō

This week's mat highlight isn't a flashy throw — it's kokyū-hō, one of the most repeated (and most important) exercises in aikido. Uke grips firmly, and nage learns to release that grip using breath, posture, and whole-body connection rather than muscle.

It looks simple. It isn't. Kokyū-hō is a foundational movement — the kind of thing we drill over and over, because everything else in aikido builds on it.

We'd love to hear from you: what's a technique you've drilled again and again, and how has your feel for it changed over time? Tell us in the comments 👇

16/08/2026

Reminder: our summer classes are still going strong — Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, right through until September 10th. If you're around this week, come join us on the mat!

02/08/2026

Join us for our exciting summer classes, taking place every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, led by Jisch and Christophe! Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, these classes are the perfect opportunity to improve your skills, learn new techniques, and connect with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on the fun! Check out our detailed schedule and plan your summer with us:

17/05/2026

We are looking forward on May 21th to welcome special guest instructor Malcolm Tiki Shewan, 7th Dan Aikikai Shihan! We will start at 18:45 to 20:15 PM. The fee is 20 euros. Don’t forget to bring your bokken and jo!

03/05/2026

Join us on May 21th for a special guest instructor class with Malcolm Tiki Shewan, 7th Dan Aikikai Shihan! This class will take place on Thursday, May 21th, from 18:45 to 20:15 PM. The fee is 20 euros. Don’t forget to bring your bokken and jo!

20/04/2026

Thank you everyone for joining us to remember Claude Sensei. Find all pictures here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1471722828084760&type=3