Fundamentals aikido course
Healthy exercise, self-confidence, contact with others and a path to yourself…
Learn the fundamentals of aikido in the comprehensive 3‑month course for beginners!
In aikido you can find training for your body and mind:
all-round movement, inner balance, self-defense,
principles useful for the everyday life.
And also a group of friendly people.
One purpose of trainings is that you are in a better shape at the end than at the beginning
– full of energy, with a clear head and smile on your face.
Aikido Vinohrady
How does it work:
- the course is suitable for both men and women 17+ years
- previous physical experience does not matter – everyone develops at their own pace
- you only need a tracksuit, t‑shirt, slippers and a towel to get started
- you will find a friendly group of like-minded people in the course
- the course is led by the main teacher of the club Martin Švihla (5th dan, 1st class coach) or Matouš Janů (2nd dan, 3th class coach)
- before the course you can try any training from the schedule for free
- we also speak English in the class
Wake up your body
- improve your fitness and health
- relax and strengthen your muscle
- improve your body perception
- rediscover the joy of movement
Come back to yourself
- increase your self-confidence
- find inner balance
- gain courage and determination
- deepen your mindfulness
Improve relationships
- cooperation and communication
- ability to assert and resolve conflicts constructively
- non-competition and mutual assistance
Wake up your body
- improve your fitness and health
- relax and strengthen your muscle
- improve your body perception
- rediscover the joy of movement
Come back to yourself
- increase your self-confidence
- find inner balance
- gain courage and determination
- deepen your mindfulness
Improve relationships
- cooperation and communication
- ability to assert and resolve conflicts constructively
- non-competition and mutual assistance
What will you learn in the course?
- all-round movement – basic physical training, movement games, coordination
- basic falls – friendly relationship with earth and the art of standing up after each fall
- simple techniques – the basics of martial arts, physical contact and compliance with a partner
- development of hara (core of the body) – traditional Japanese and modern Western core training
- fencing with Japanese wooden sword – concentration, determination and courage
- breathing and energy exercises – relaxation and regeneration
- basic self-defense – ability to respond adequately in a potential conflict situation
- personal development – principles that you can apply in your daily life
We will explain all exercises and principles in detail. We want our students to know the meaning of what they are doing.
This course is exceptional for its coherence. You will experience a colorful mosaic of aikido while having an opportunity to develop yourself.
Organizational information:
There are two new courses starting in January 2025.
Times:
- Group A: every Monday 19:00–21:00 (Czech and English language)
- Group B: every Thursday 18:00–20:00 (Czech and English language)
Dates:
Every course has 11 lessons (without bank holidays):
- Group A: Mondays 6 January – 17 March 2025
- Group B: Thursdays 9 January – 20 March 2025
Place: Prostor 8, Šmilovského 8, Praha 2 – it’s near Náměstí Míru
Group: max. 14 participants, men and women 17+ years old
Teacher: Martin Švihla (5th dan, main teacher of our club) and Matouš Janů (2. dan) + assistants
Trial class: before the course, you can visit one class from our schedule
Price: 4300 CZK (3300 CZK for students)
More information: about organization of trainings can be found in our Operation standards (in Czech language)
Bonus: from 6th week of course you can attend one more class from schedule per week (see our schedule)
Trial training: If you want to see how we practice, you can come to see our aikido training on Monday at 19:00 in Prostor 8 (Šmilovského 8, Praha 2).
After the beginner’s course you can continue with regular training in our club.
Aikido is a lifelong journey.
The next course starts in January 2025
The course in autumn 2024 is already full.
Please book your place in time for the course in winter 2025!