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Jirka and Larry demonstrating Ikkyo in Munchen seminar 2002
- Photo by Petr Hvezda

Interested in learning a nonviolent martial art?
One that is simultaneously healthy, effective and ethical?
Suitable for all ages, men and women alike?

Consider trying Aikido.

Aikido Renmei is a nonprofit club, member of the Bohemia Aikikai, and under the style of Shoji Nishio Sensei, 8. Dan Aikido, and the Hombu Dojo, Aikido World Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan.

We practice strenuously with mutual respect in a fun and enjoyable manner.

Some classes are available in native English while our other instructors are fluent, so there is no problem with a language barrier.

The Instructors:

Jirka Marek - 4. Dan Aikikai, 3. Dan Aiki Toho Iai
ICQ 148-180-887
Simona Cerna - 3. Dan Aikikai, 1. Dan Aiki Toho Iai
ICQ 275-117-997 
Petr Hvezda - 3. Dan Aikikai, 1. Dan Aiki Toho Iai
ICQ 31-517-532
Larry Kwolek - 3. Dan Aikikai, 1. Dan Aiki Toho Iai
ICQ 4-177-800

The four instructors bring together over 50 years of experience in aikido with a variety of other martial arts as well.

We share the same dedication to the style of Nishio Sensei and the belief that Aikido is both a martial art and effective self defense that can reduce, not promote violence.

As we are a nonprofit club prices are quite low.

You are welcome to just visit and try a couple of classes for free.

"Little pain, no damage, both happy"**

- ** Quote from Shishiya Sensei, one of our teachers, Senior student of Nishio Sensei, and Regional Instructor to the Czech Republic

Classes are Co-Ed. Beginners welcome!

Questions? Just stop by before class.


cheers

Larry Kwolek
www.aikidojo.info
Email

Details

Getting Started:

The investment for starting aikido are pretty minimal:

• Clothing - Normally, we train in an outfit called a “dogi” generally the same as a judo kimono because it offers the same benefits of strength and comfort necessary for aikido, but to get started you just need a pair of sweat pants, and a HEAVY T-shirt. You need a strong shirt that your partner can grab and hold onto as they fall, so it needs to be sturdy. You can also use a karate gi if you have one.
• If you want to get a dogi you can find them in Czech Republic at the following retailers -
• Budo Shop Zlin Patrik Orth: Aikidoka, Shinto Muso Ryu teacher and owner. Will deliver anywhere in CZ including Prague.
• Budo Sport Praha 10-Strašnice - A local supplier.
• Hayashi - Prague 5. A national chain in CZ on-line
• Timing -Try to come at least 30 minutes early to introduce yourself and to change.
• Hygiene - Also a pair of slippers for walking in the dojo, soap and a towel if you want a shower after. Bring a lock for a locker.
• Weapons - Eventually you will want to get your own set of training weapons, including a wooden sword, stick, and knife (bokken, jo and tanto) and a bag to keep them in, but in the beginning there are some available in the club for your use during classes.

Location and Schedule:

We train Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings in Prague 5

Address: TJ SOKOL KOSIRE - AIKIDO RENMEI  Klamovka - Praha 5 - Kosire

It is easily accessible from Andel metro by bus or tram. It is in Klamovka park, 200 meters walk up the hill from the KLAMOVKA tram stop on the corner of Prachnerova ulice and Plzenska ulice for trams 7, 9, 34 and buses 132, 149, 191 and 217.
(See a map here)

Winter Class Schedule in Prague

Concept:

Aikido Renmei is a member sports club of the TJ SOKOL KOSIRE sports organization. This results in lower operating fees and expenses and all members of the club are covered by Sokol accident health insurance.

Dojo:

It consists of an existing judo club dojo with 40 m2 of existing tatami.  Another 140 m2 + 40 m2 (total 180 m2) of tatami is in storage in the building for larger events.

The dojo space - Photo by webmaster, 02.2004

The TJ SOKOL KOSIRE Sports Complex:

In the same building there is a 600 m2 basketball court that can be used for seminars and special events.

The showers and changing rooms have been renovated and there are other sports facilities available to members.

There is a restaurant for simple meals and drinks after training and during seminars.  From March, the outside summer garden will be available.

There is also a student hostel in the complex for over night visitors and seminar students.

Fees (per student):

*These fees make the Aikido Renmei dojo the lowest costing aikido training in Prague.