Tom Dijkman (Tom Dijkman)

Aikido is a Japanese Martial art. Aikido focuses on the defense while maintaining your physical and mental integrity.  In Aikido you learn to remain centered, while being attacked by the partner. Within a technique / exercise you engage in physical contact with your partner keeping an open mindset.  The purpose is to get your partner off balance and neutralize him/her.

Every person is different, so you learn how to cope with different partners.  You learn attacks, rolls, falls, and how to manage pressure and resistance from yourself as well as your partner.

The training in dojo Aikido Amsterdam is dynamic and physical, with an emphasis on connection with the partner.  Aikido can be trained by anyone: young or senior, man or woman; aikido is for everyone.  The only commitment is to challenge yourself to grow physically and mentally.  This way you can reach the best balance within your own physical and mental boundaries, and keep your personal development at the core