# Aikikai Amsterdam Source: https://aikikai.amsterdam/en/ AIKIDO CENTRUM AMSTERDAM · SINCE 1993 # Care for the practice. Space for you. Discover a Japanese martial art you practise together. Find your balance, build your technique and meet your training partners. Welcome to Vriesman Dojo. [See the class schedule](https://aikikai.amsterdam/#rooster)[Plan your first class →](mailto:wilkovriesman@gmail.com?subject=Eerste%20aikidoles) 4 Locations5 training daysWilko Vriesman Shihan Based on the weekly timetable · check news for changes KEEP IN TOUCH ## News from the dojo. [All updates →](https://aikikai.amsterdam/en/nieuws/) ### [Balance & Excellence – 31 October in Granada, Spain](https://aikikai.amsterdam/en/nieuws/00cb0e3f-7669-4c56-8ebd-ea91ace6bf4b/) 2026-10-22Op 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 ### [The new Aikido season has started](https://aikikai.amsterdam/en/nieuws/start-seizoen-2026-2027/) 2026-08-19From 24 August, Markengouw, Geleenstraat and De Pijp are back on the regular schedule. Elzenhagen follows on 4 September. ### [Summer school and summer schedule 2026](https://aikikai.amsterdam/en/nieuws/zomerschool-zomerrooster-2026/) 2026-06-23During summer we train on an adjusted schedule and close the season with joint training sessions. ### [SkillAi Plus welcome month](https://aikikai.amsterdam/en/nieuws/skillai-plus-welkomstmaand/) 2026-03-23Participating students could join follow-up classes for free during the welcome month. CLASS SCHEDULE · SEASON 2026/2027 ## Find a class that fits your week. Monday to Friday, at four locations in Amsterdam North and South. View By day Week overview Month All Ma Di Wo Do Vr All classesBeginnersAll levelsAdvancedChildren & youthSword & jo Training location All 4 locations Markengouw 245A Geleenstraat 34 Sporthal De Pijp Sporthal Elzenhagen District All Amsterdam North South Weekly timetable. Check news for holiday changes. ### Monday #### Children 7–11 17:30–18:30 Markengouw · Markengouw 245A · Amsterdam Register in advance; starts with sufficient registrations. #### Regular / beginner 18:30–19:30 Markengouw · Markengouw 245A · Amsterdam Age 12+ · forms and basic techniques #### Sword training 19:30–20:00 Markengouw · Markengouw 245A · Amsterdam #### Regular / advanced 20:00–21:00 Markengouw · Markengouw 245A · Amsterdam Internal and martial aspects ### Tuesday #### Sword 09:00–10:00 Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam Form and movement #### Regular aikido 10:00–11:00 Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam All levels · internal aspects #### Private lesson 11:00–12:00 Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam By appointment only. #### Children 7–11 17:00–18:00 Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam #### Regular aikido 18:00–19:00 Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam All levels · age 12+ #### Aikido for everyone 19:30–20:30 Markengouw · Markengouw 245A · Amsterdam Age 12+ ### Wednesday #### Regular aikido 20:00–21:00 Sporthal De Pijp · Lizzy Ansinghstraat 88 · Amsterdam All levels · fixed points #### Jo training 21:00–21:30 Sporthal De Pijp · Lizzy Ansinghstraat 88 · Amsterdam ### Thursday #### Youth 10+ 17:00–18:00 Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam #### Regular aikido 18:00–19:00 Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam All levels · age 12+ #### Zwaard Beginners 19:00–19:30 Geleenstraat · Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam ### Friday #### Regular aikido 18:30–19:30 Sporthal Elzenhagen · J.H. Hisgenpad 388 · Amsterdam All levels #### Wapentraining 19:30–20:00 Sporthal Elzenhagen · J.H. Hisgenpad 388 · Amsterdam Bekijk het volledige rooster op [de website van de dojo. / View the full timetable on the original dojo website. Regular weekly timetable. Holidays and seminars may change the schedule. Check News or contact Wilko before travelling. Original dojo timetable ↗](https://wilkovriesman.blogspot.com/p/scheduler.html?m=1)Checked on 4 September 2026 KEEP PRACTISING TOGETHER ## More time. More depth. Seminars with Wilko and Satomi, special events and additional training with the Dutch Aikikai Foundation. [Explore seminars & DAF training →](https://aikikai.amsterdam/en/seminars/) NEW TO THE MAT? ## You can start from the beginning. Learn the basics of moving, falling and working with a partner. There are classes for beginners, experienced aikidoka and children from age 7. 01 ### Move with awareness Practise balance, coordination and control of your movements. 02 ### Learn together Work with a partner and discover the techniques step by step. 03 ### Room to grow From your first class to deeper practice in aikido, sword and jo. YOUR FIRST CLASS ## Your first step? A message to Wilko. 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 class](mailto:wilkovriesman@gmail.com?subject=Eerste%20aikidoles)[06 5477 8193](tel:+31654778193) 01 Find a class for you Explore the timetable. Monday at 18:30 in Markengouw focuses on basics and beginners from age 12. 02 Arrange your visit Email or call Wilko to check availability, what to wear and the cost of your first class. 03 Come and meet us Bring comfortable sportswear and arrive a little early. You can also ask to watch a class first. 4 LOCATIONS ## Four places. One dojo. From North to De Pijp: find the location that fits your day. ### Markengouw Markengouw 245A · Amsterdam ### Geleenstraat Geleenstraat 34 · Amsterdam ### Sporthal De Pijp Lizzy Ansinghstraat 88 · Amsterdam ### Sporthal Elzenhagen J.H. Hisgenpad 388 · Amsterdam ## A few helpful answers Can I start with no experience? 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. Are there classes for children? 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. How much is membership? 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. Do I need to wait for a new season? 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 ## A practice. A connection. See how attention, balance and movement come together on the mat. [Watch Satomi’s demonstration ↗](https://wilkovriesman.blogspot.com/2024/04/demonstratie-film-van-satomi-ishikawa.html) Wilko Vriesman · Rafal Stasik Fotografie Satomi Ishikawa