Doshu’s class
Learning: Space is crucial to do Aikido, how does this way of working changes the way you work? Welcome to Doshu’s class. As you might know the whole country is joining this special class. Space is usually limited to 1 square meter. (Or less.) We transfer the same feeling by shrinking the tatami to the […]
Clock work
Learning: A structured way of changing partners, without any ‘preselection’. Everyone finds a partner and before we start, stand in one big row. Remember who is next to you (left and right). Since you have to get back in the same position after doing the . Once you are ready to switch partners, you line […]
Highest Kyu stays
Learning: Working with higher ranked people makes it easier to do a technique and working with many different Kyu’s makes you want to try everyone. Depending on the space you have, you put X high ranked Kyu students in front of the group. And everyone has one round with this person (so they do 1x […]
Defence circle
Learning: You’re not alone, keep track of your surroundings. Almost the same as working in groups, but with a little bit more pressure. Because the partners are allowed to walk around. Of course this depends on the space and technique. Tip: Make sure that everyone looks where they throw / fall
Little groups
Learning: Same technique might not always work twice, or at least differently. And there might be one more… This way of working stimulates movement. When the tori is in the middle and has thrown his uke, the next person is waiting in line! Make sure that there is a number of times they can do […]
The wave – easier
https://vimeo.com/348456750/b99bfe4831 Learning: Getting the right timing is not easy. While everyone is lined up the first couple starts a throwing technique, followed by the people standing next to them, who are also followed by the next of them… etc. The difference compared to the more difficult version is that now you can start once you […]
Same pace
Learning: When you work slow and step by step, everyone is forced to look into detail. In this workform we explain a technique in steps. Every step we make, we do all together so that everyone has the time to check if they are working correctly. Tip: When you are in the middle the outerst […]
Rows or Cross
Learning: Repetition is good, but don’t forget your surroundings. This is a way to keep students moving. The way it works is doing an exercise or ukemi roll several times. You can split your group into two lines and let them do this all in the same direction. Or you can split the group and […]
Trainings card
When you teach is good for the student to have some insight in their own progress. How much do (or should) they know before the next test. And is it possible to relate their progress to the ammount of times they practice? This card is made for the student and parent. This way it’s easy […]
Aikido trophy
Let’s be clear, in Aikido we don’t have any competition. And this is one of the best USP’s there is among other martial-arts. We have enough to be proud of, performing the nicest technique or being the best senpai. Something to cherish for a moments. That’s why you can award one of these exchange trophies. […]