Aikido Dojo Südstern

5 Gonzalo Moyano - 7 years ago

I had a great time training with Jean Marie and the rest of aikidoka at the dojo. He is very good at a technical level plus he is gentle and fun. The atmosphere at the dojo is very relaxed too, which makes it perfect for beginners and newcomers. I am looking forward training with Jean Marie again.

5 Fiona Kelly - 7 years ago

Interested in the combination of the Philosophy and Movements of Aikido and curious to experience those quick and swift movements I had seen in some videos before, I entered in 2013 the DOJO SÜDSTERN. I did not know anything about the other Dojos in Berlin, I just picked it out as it was in my neighbourhood. As soon as I entered, I felt: This is the place for me.
Jean-Marie Milleville asked me if I had already practiced some martial arts. Well, I was training Capoeira for some years before, but at that time I was much more into Contact Impro and BMC. "O that's Great!" he said, "Then you have already the awareness of your own body movements and of contact in motion!"
Soon I understood that this is indeed one of his specific themes: His Aikido is not about the combat, about being the strongest and being able to hurt the most (with those typical aikido hurting moves). On the contrary! It's the COMMUNICATION between bodies that is interesting to study more, instead of the confrontation between two. His Aikido opens up the world of moving along with pressure (as the attack is still coming and you still need to be able to handle this), but without blocking yourself nor the opponent. "You have a problem. OK. Your hand is grabbed. OK. But isn't the rest of your body able to move?" We learn to be conscious of every second: When does the attack begin? Who reacts to what? What do you offer, how do you react to it? What is your position? How do you conduct yourself towards the other? So suddenly the movements are mirroring indeed the philosophy of "going together, using the energy of life": Ai - Ki - Do.
Come by! It's fun! :)

5 Svein Hatlen - 4 years ago

A very friendly atmosphere. I felt right at home there from the first moment. I will visit whenever I can ;-)

5 Oskar - 6 years ago

Great Aikido Style, very nice people

5 Tivadar Nemesi - 4 years ago

(Translated by Google) I've read the reviews here and I can confirm everything again. I know a lot of different Aikido Dojos not only in Berlin.
I've been here for a few years and I'm always learning something new. Very high level, very good atmosphere, well-structured schedule and lots of fun with humor and a good mood. Since I've been training here, I've been recommending this dojo to everyone who wants to get to know Aikido or want to learn more.

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Ich habe hier die Bewertungen durchgelesen und ich kann alles noch mal bestätigen. Ich kenne viele verschiedene Aikido Dojos nicht nur in Berlin.
Seit einige Jahren bin ich hier und lerne immer was neues. Sehr hohes Niveau sehr gute Atmosphäre gut strukturierte Stundenplan und viel Freude mit Humor und gute Laune. Seitdem ich hier trainiere empfehle ich diese Dojo sehr gerne alle die Aikido kennen lernen oder weiter lernen möchten.

5 Wilma Winkels - 6 years ago

(Translated by Google) I have been in Jean-Maries Dojo for about four years and always enjoy going there. You get taught aikido in a relaxed and friendly way and the training is very varied and varied. Personal feedback can always be obtained from Jean-Marie, as well as support for exams. Also the members of the Dojo are all very sympathetic and form something like a small / large family.

(Original)
Ich bin seit ca. vier Jahren in Jean-Maries Dojo und gehe immer gerne dort hin. Man bekommt Aikido auf eine entspannte und freundliche Art vermittelt und das Training ist sehr vielseitig und abwechslungsreich. Persönliches Feedback kann man von Jean-Marie immer bekommen, sowie Unterstützung für Prüfungen. Auch die Mitglieder des Dojos sind alle sehr sympathisch und bilden so etwas wie eine kleine/große Familie.

5 Katharina van Riel - 6 years ago

(Translated by Google) About a year ago I started training at the Aikido Dojo on the south star near Jean-Marie. Here you learn the Aikido French style after Tissier. There is always a super friendly and pleasant atmosphere. Jean-Marie is a great, always friendly, patient and humorous teacher, who knows how to respond to the individual needs and athletic ability of all present. This ensures an always cheerful environment. However, the professionalism is not neglected here - each and everyone is highly promoted.
I am excited and looking forward to every training! (And my nine-year-old daughter, who started child training a few months ago, is also enthusiastic about it.)

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Ich habe vor ungefähr einem Jahr angefangen, im Aikido Dojo am Südstern bei Jean-Marie zu trainieren. Hier lernt man das Aikido französischen Stils nach Tissier. Es herrscht immer eine superfreundliche und angenehme Atmosphäre. Jean-Marie ist ein großartiger, stets freundlicher, geduldiger und humorvoller Lehrer, der es versteht, auf die individuellen Bedürfnisse und sportlichen Fähigkeiten aller Anwesenden einzugehen. Das sorgt für ein immer gut gelauntes Umfeld. Dabei kommt die Professionalität jedoch nicht zu kurz - hier wird jede und jeder in höchstem Maße gefördert.
ich bin begeistert und freue mich auf jedes Training! (Und auch meine 9-jährige Tochter, die vor ein paar Monaten mit dem Kindertraining begonnen hat, ist mit Enthusiasmus bei der Sache.)