Kokoro means heart, mind, soul, feeling, inner attitude. It symbolises the goal of bringing physical, emotional and mental forces into balance in order to respond appropriately to a martial action.
In martial arts, mind and body are not seen as separate, but as inseparable aspects of our experience. In addition to learning the techniques, the training also aims to develop greater sensitivity on both a physical and mental level. In particular, we aim to develop and deepen the following mental states: Focus, openness and calmness.
These are states that we regularly utilise in our daily lives. In training, we strive to develop them further by sharpening them under pressure, making them more readily available in life's stressful situations.
At Kokoro Dojo we train the Aikido of O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, as taught by the late Morihiro Saito Sensei. We are in regular exchange with Lewis Bernaldo de Quiros (7th Dan) and are members of the European association Traditional Aikido Europe.
Trainings
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
6.45 – 7.45 Weapons*
18.30 – 20.30 Adults
7.15 – 8.15 Weapons*
17.15 – 18.15 Children
18.30 – 20.30 Adults
17.30 – 18.30 Children
17.30 – 18.30 Children
19.00 – 21.00 Adults
7.00 – 8.00 Weapons*
18.00 – 20.00 Yudansha-Training*
* please contact first
Women and men of all ages are welcome. You can start your training any time in the Kokoro Dojo. We recommend attending a trial training session. We train barefoot on special mats.
We support the trainees individually. In the beginning, the focus is on the following topics: smooth rolling, basic techniques with and without weapons, introduction to the basic principles of Aikido.
To start, you can also train in track pants and t-shirt. After that, we recommend buying a standard judo gi.
Fees:
Trial training free
Monthly contribution CHF 100.00
Students, AHV, unemployed CHF 80.00
Children semester fee: CHF 250.00
Trainees join the club after a trial period. The contributions are payable in advance and entitle you to unlimited training every day. Use your membership and train as often as possible!
Visitors from other dojos in the canton: CHF 20 contribution per training
Outside visitors: Individual visits are free. Visitors who want to train with us for a longer period are asked to make a donation.
Senseis
Hanspeter Dietz
Hanspeter Dietz (5th Dan) started his aikido training in 1992 with Roland Spitzbarth in Zurich-Höngg. In 1995 he spent several months as a uchideshi with Morihiro Saito Sensei in Iwama, Japan. He attended many seminars with Morihiro Saito Sensei in Europe and co-organized seminars with Morihiro Saito Sensei and his son Hitohiro Saito Sensei in Switzerland. Since 1998 Hanspeter Dietz has been a student of Lewis Bernaldo de Quiros Sensei, 6th Dan and has been associated with his organization. From 1996 he headed the Aikido Institute Zurich City and founded the Kokoro Dojo together with Andrea Pfisterer in 2010.
Andrea Pfisterer
Andrea Pfisterer (5th Dan) has been training aikido since 1995. During six months with Lewis Bernaldo de Quiros Sensei in Holland and from 1996 to 2005 with Hanspeter Dietz. She regularly taught at the Aikido Institut City, the Maru Dojo Berne and the park for several years. She is continuously developing on international seminars as well as during two long stays in Japan, 1999 in Iwama with Morihiro Saito Sensei, 2003 in Kobe with Shingo Nakao Sensei. She is a Shiatsu therapist at Good Training. With her husband Nik Bärtsch, she regularly leads workshops for musicians. In the Kokoro Dojo she also leads the children's training.
Anita Stooss
Anita Stooss (3rd Dan) started her aikido training with Hanspeter Dietz in 2001 at the Aikido Institut City in Zurich. From 2009 to autumn 2010 she trained with Rosmarie Herzig in Ennetbaden and since then again with Hanspeter Dietz and Andrea Pfisterer. Anita Stooss regularly attends seminars by Lewis Bernaldo de Quiros Sensei.
