„I am mind itself “ Motto von Aikido Yuishinkai My fascination of Aikido has not stopped for more than 20 years. My roots lie in Shimizu Sensei´s Tendoryu-Aikido. I am taking part in numerous national and international seminars to experience a wide field of Aikido. For many years I have become more and more fascinated by the aspects of softness, clarity and contact. Koretoshi Maruyama Sensei graduated me 4th Dan. His inspiration and Aikido has been most influential on me. I am a member of Aikidoyuishinkai.

Aikido without Boundaries
"Every river has a name. However, these names disappear when they flow into the great ocean. Aikido has many styles, many names, but Aikido is Aikido. It is my vision and hope that, like the rivers, they flow together and unite as one." (Koretoshi Maruyama)

When I started Aikido in 1983 I was immediately fascinated by the aesthetic and fluent movements, by the simplicity and complexity, by the efficiency of this Martial Art.

But what is so special in Aikido? Is it that those fluent movements seem so effortless? Is it the holistic approach? Meditative calmness, vigilance, work-out. Is it the combination of clarity and strictness of a Martial Art with the improvisation of the moment?

All of this, sure, but what makes Aikido special is that aggression and violence can be experienced as a conflict that can be solved.