AIKIDO CENTRUM AMSTERDAM · SINCE 1993
Discover a Japanese martial art you practise together. Find your balance, build your technique and meet your training partners. Welcome to Vriesman Dojo.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Op 31 oktober vindt het Europese Aikido-evenement Balance & Excellence plaats in Granada. Dit evenement zet zich in voor een betere genderbalans binnen de wereldwijde Aikido-gemeenschap.
Satomi is een van de drijvende krachten achter dit i
From 24 August, Markengouw, Geleenstraat and De Pijp are back on the regular schedule. Elzenhagen follows on 4 September.
During summer we train on an adjusted schedule and close the season with joint training sessions.
Participating students could join follow-up classes for free during the welcome month.
CLASS SCHEDULE · SEASON 2026/2027
Monday to Friday, at four locations in Amsterdam North and South.
Weekly timetable. Check news for holiday changes.
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Markengouw · Markengouw 245A · Amsterdam
Register in advance; starts with sufficient registrations.
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Markengouw · Markengouw 245A · Amsterdam
Age 12+ · forms and basic techniques
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Markengouw · Markengouw 245A · Amsterdam
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Markengouw · Markengouw 245A · Amsterdam
Internal and martial aspects
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Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam
Form and movement
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Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam
All levels · internal aspects
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Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam
By appointment only.
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Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam
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Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam
All levels · age 12+
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Markengouw · Markengouw 245A · Amsterdam
Age 12+
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Sporthal De Pijp · Lizzy Ansinghstraat 88 · Amsterdam
All levels · fixed points
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Sporthal De Pijp · Lizzy Ansinghstraat 88 · Amsterdam
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Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam
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Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam
All levels · age 12+
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Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam
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Sporthal Elzenhagen · J.H. Hisgenpad 388 · Amsterdam
All levels
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Sporthal Elzenhagen · J.H. Hisgenpad 388 · Amsterdam
Regular weekly timetable. Holidays and seminars may change the schedule. Check News or contact Wilko before travelling.
Original dojo timetable ↗Checked on 4 September 2026
KEEP PRACTISING TOGETHER
Seminars with Wilko and Satomi, special events and additional training with the Dutch Aikikai Foundation.
Explore seminars & DAF training →NEW TO THE MAT?
Learn the basics of moving, falling and working with a partner. There are classes for beginners, experienced aikidoka and children from age 7.
Practise balance, coordination and control of your movements.
Work with a partner and discover the techniques step by step.
From your first class to deeper practice in aikido, sword and jo.
YOUR FIRST CLASS
Tell us when you would like to come and whether you have trained before. Wilko will help you choose a class and confirm your visit.
Plan my first class06 5477 8193Explore the timetable. Monday at 18:30 in Markengouw focuses on basics and beginners from age 12.
Email or call Wilko to check availability, what to wear and the cost of your first class.
Bring comfortable sportswear and arrive a little early. You can also ask to watch a class first.
4 LOCATIONS
From North to De Pijp: find the location that fits your day.
Markengouw 245A · Amsterdam
Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam
Lizzy Ansinghstraat 88 · Amsterdam
J.H. Hisgenpad 388 · Amsterdam
Yes. There is a regular / beginner class on Monday and classes for all levels. Ask which one is right for you before visiting. The separate Tuesday beginner group starts only when enough people sign up.
Ages 7–11: Monday 17:30–18:30 at Markengouw and Tuesday 17:00–18:00 at Geleenstraat. Ages 10+: Thursday 17:00–18:00 at Geleenstraat.
Adults: €60 per month. Students and youth under 18: €40 per month. From 1 January 2027: adults €65 and students / second-dojo members €45 per month. DAF membership is additional: €40 per calendar year, or €20 for youth. Ask Wilko about half-year and annual options and the cost of your first visit.
You can start at any time. Arrange your first visit with Wilko. The Tuesday beginner group requires advance registration and begins once enough people have signed up.
AIKIDO IN MOTION
See how attention, balance and movement come together on the mat.
Watch Satomi’s demonstration ↗
Wilko Vriesman · Rafal Stasik Fotografie
Satomi Ishikawa