Why subscribe to this Aikido journey?

We practice Aikido, teach, organize seminars, and travel across Europe. In Prague, Czechia, we run a lively dojo with 90 children, 30 teenagers, and 120 adult aikidoka.

You can imagine the dojo as a vibrant place, full of diverse stories. Here, we share our experiences, ideas, and adventures with you.

We believe that Aikido is a tool for enhancing life—developing both individuals and society.

This belief is why we call our blog Aikido: Art for Life.

Through our articles, we hope to inspire you in these areas:

  • Aikido Principles in Dojo and Everyday Life

  • Teaching Aikido

  • Aikido for Children

  • Aikido for Teenagers

  • Running an Aikido Dojo

We know that cooperation is more effective and enjoyable than competition. We have many interesting friends around the world, some of whom contribute to this blog. You, too, can join us on this Aikido journey.

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This publication is maintained by the non-profit organization Expanding Aikido for Life, based in the Czech Republic:

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Martin Švihla is a 5th Dan Aikido teacher from Prague, Czechia. He runs Aikido Prague Vinohrady, a dojo with 250 members—half of them kids and teens. Martin also trains other Aikido teachers, writes about the art, and leads seminars across Europe.
Milada, 2nd dan, trains in Aikido Vinohrady Dojo in Prague. She runs Aikido training classes for children aged 8 to 10.