Aikido Praha Vinohrady : enrollment aikido beginners : Prague 2 Vinohrady

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.

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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 (6th 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 new courses starting in January 2026.

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 12 lessons (without bank holidays):

Group A: Mondays, 5 January – 23 March 2026
Group B: Thursdays, 8 January – 26 March 2026

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 (6th 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 2026

The courses in autumn 2025 are already full.
Please book your place in time for the course in winter 2026!

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Lidé o nás …

Great experience, wonderful teachers, the basic Aikido course is taught very clearly, understandably with natural ease. Everyone seems to find their own reason and purpose in the practice and why they continue on. For me personally, it helps both physically – you find that you start to automatically use muscles you didn’t even know you had and your coordination improves, and mentally – as you keep practicing and repeating the techniques, you start to think more about each step in your life, you gain more perspective and balance. Of course, it is impossible to summarize everything in a short report, but in any case I rate the Aikido training and the whole Aikido Vinohrady club as a very valuable experience.

Vlasta Hynková

I was brought to this club and at the same time to aikido by a person of the main teacher, whom I had known before from other (non-aikido) seminars. I have been practicing Aikido since 2015 and since then it has become an integral part of my life. It is a great club with great atmosphere. I recommend.

Tomáš, lawyer

I have been practicing here since 2015, when I have been carefully selecting the club. I like Aikido more and more and I highly recommend anyone who wants to link physical exercise with the way of self-knowledge. I chose this Dojo mainly because there is a friendly atmosphere and suitable conditions for the complete development of human personality.

Michal, coach and guide

Respectful, non-violent communication in physical movement. Personal development in which you fly through the air, clear your head and correct your posture.

Zuzka, social worker

I have been practicing here since 2014 and I am very happy. Although I have tried several other sports, none have offered me such a comprehensive approach to building a healthy body and mind. The principles of aikido offer me a great overlap, which helps me to better solve even completely “non-combat” situations – like communication 🙂 Try it too!

Ondra, owner of an educational company

Great, world class club. Many seminars with foreign teachers.

Oldřich, owner of internet company

What I like about aikido is its variability and the fact that the same technique can have a very different outcome based on situation.

Luboš, official

Dojo with experienced teachers and a great team. Aikido is trained not only as a set of techniques, but as a versatile development, an inspiration for life. (In four years I have met other good dojo and good teachers, but I still practice in Vinohrady, although it has been out of hand for some time. It’s worth it.)

Adam, software developer and teacher

What I find the most interesting about aikido is the its ability to develop a sense of one’s own body and natural movement.

Karolína, graphic designer

In addition to the physical exercise I get from aikido, I like how we try to solve conflicts gracefuly without needless violence. I also really appreciate the pleasant, friendly atmosphere of our dojo.

Vítek, Software developer

What I like in aikido is learning how to blend in conflict, accepting what comes from the opponent while maintaining my own balance. It also becomes a philosophy of life outside the dojo. All of that without the need to fight, love it all!

Carmen, traveller, Spain

I sit on a chair through most of the day, so I really appreciate the evening aikido trainings where I can give my body a thorough workout, clean my head and relax stiff muscles.

Jarda, web developer

I like biking, I play tennis, I am learning to skate on in-lines, and if you knew me, you would know that this is a life-long battle for me. Aikido teaches me how to accept this, breathe in deeply, and regain energy.

Jirka, information system development methodologist

Why do I practice Aikido? For happiness! For pleasure of exercising, a pleasant environment and a friendly atmosphere …