5th dan Aikikai, 1st class trainer
Martin Švihla
I started with martial arts in 1988. It was karate at the beginning and after 6 years I discovered aikido and it gives me joy and inspiration until today. I’ve been teaching adults and kids from 1997, in 1999 I finished my university study of physical education and I became a trainer with a specialization in aikido. Later I also studied Japanese massage shiatsu.
Aikido attracts me with its infinite depth, dynamics of movement and rich contact with other people. It provides me a space where I can study conflict, contact and communication, where I can study myself.
I use my martial arts experience in daily life as well as in my projects.
5th dan Aikikai, 1st class trainer
Martin Švihla
I started with martial arts in 1988. It was karate at the beginning and after 6 years I discovered aikido and it gives me joy and inspiration until today. I’ve been teaching adults and kids from 1997, in 1999 I finished my university study of physical education and I became a trainer with a specialization in aikido. Later I also studied Japanese massage shiatsu.
Aikido attracts me with its infinite depth, dynamics of movement and rich contact with other people. It provides me a space where I can study conflict, contact and communication, where I can study myself.
I use my martial arts experience in daily life as well as in my projects.
4th dan Aikikai
Vanda Švihlová
Since 1997 I practise aikido for one single reason: I like it. Not only that it is a way to develop more control and grace in ones movements. For me it is even more important that it helps me to mature and to grow as a whole being. Moreover, it teaches me how to meet people and touch them.
Some time ago I also started to attend contact improvisation dance lessons that enable me to move much more freely.
But life holds still more enjoyment in store for me. I love good food, wine and old books. And people. And not to forget, cats. Cats too.
4th dan Aikikai, 3rd class trainer
Michal Roder
I’ve practiced Aikido since 1997. I like looking for effectivity of movement, discovering new situations and their solutions. Since 2011 I’ve been teaching adult trainings. It is another opportunity to better understand others and help each other develop.
3rd dan Aikikai
Vanda Švihlová
Since 1997 I practise aikido for one single reason: I like it. Not only that it is a way to develop more control and grace in ones movements. For me it is even more important that it helps me to mature and to grow as a whole being. Moreover, it teaches me how to meet people and touch them.
Some time ago I also started to attend contact improvisation dance lessons that enable me to move much more freely.
But life holds still more enjoyment in store for me. I love good food, wine and old books. And people. And not to forget, cats. Cats too.
3rd dan Aikikai, 3rd class trainer
Michal Roder
I’ve practiced Aikido since 1997. I like looking for effectivity of movement, discovering new situations and their solutions. Since 2011 I’ve been teaching adult trainings. It is another opportunity to better understand others and help each other develop.
2nd dan Aikikai, 3rd class trainer
Luboš Šebesta
2nd dan Aikikai, 3rd class trainer
Pavel Linhart
I started to practice aikido in 2008. I enjoy constant discovering of new possibilities and directions of development. I graduated from the Czech Technical University in Prague (optics and nanostructures) and I am still keen on natural science. For me, teaching aikido is an opportunity to get inspiration from my students.
2nd dan Aikikai, 3rd class trainer
Adam Nohejl
I have practiced aikido since 2008. For me, it is a constant search for freedom of body and mind and also for a common logic of movement for two partners. Since 2013 I have also been teaching children and enjoying the search for sensible movement with them. I have also studied Japanese and practiced aikido in Japan for one year.
1st dan Aikikai, 3rd class trainer
Milada Bouzidi
I have been practicing Aikido since 2003. I have met amazing people from all over the world. I like the aikido that there is no competition and it is more about self-development. Since year 2018 I have been teaching aikido children. Children are immediate, playful, wild – it is a challenge for me to teach them, but I enjoy it very much because it leads me back to basics.
2nd dan Aikikai, 3rd class trainer
Luboš Šebesta
I started with aikido in 2007. I enjoy discovering new possibilities of movement and approach to different situations. Currently, I run several training sessions within a month and organize activities outside exercise.
2nd dan Aikikai, 3rd class trainer
Pavel Linhart
I started to practice aikido in 2008. I enjoy constant discovering of new possibilities and directions of development. I graduated from the Czech Technical University in Prague (optics and nanostructures) and I am still keen on natural science. For me, teaching aikido is an opportunity to get inspiration from my students.
2nd dan Aikikai, 3rd class trainer
Adam Nohejl
I have practiced aikido since 2008. For me, it is a constant search for freedom of body and mind and also for a common logic of movement for two partners. Since 2013 I have also been teaching children and enjoying the search for sensible movement with them. I have also studied Japanese and practiced aikido in Japan for one year.
1st dan Aikikai, 3rd class trainer
Milada Bouzidi
I have been practicing Aikido since 2003. I have met amazing people from all over the world. I like the aikido that there is no competition and it is more about self-development. Since year 2018 I have been teaching aikido children. Children are immediate, playful, wild – it is a challenge for me to teach them, but I enjoy it very much because it leads me back to basics.
1st dan Aikikai, 3rd class trainer
Vít Slaninka
I started with Aikido in 2010, when I accidentally sign up for it as PE on college. That time I thought I was had no talent and interest in sports. Surprisingly, after a few trainings I started to like Aikido, mostly for its simple movements. Since then I’m exploring little and big details in movements and I find Aikido fascinating.
I also enjoy friendly atmosphere during practice and I try to create it on my trainings, too.
1st dan Aikikai, 3rd class trainer
Jacques Joseph
I started with aikido in 2011 and for me, above all, practicing represents joy. The joy of movement and physical development, the joy of being in contact with others and sharing with them, the joy of being here and now and the joy of being in harmony with myself and with the world around me. I started teaching adults in 2019 I enjoy the new perspectives it opens to me.
1st dan Aikikai, 3rd class trainer
Oldřich Antoš
I used to practice thai and classic boxing. I have been practicing Aikido since 2014 and it caught me with its wide range of creative, constructive and above all nonviolent ways of solving conflict situations. For me, dojo is a laboratory where I can explore and develop my movement.