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AIKIKAI SWITZERLAND<\/span>ACSA<\/span>                                 Cultural Association of Switzerland for Aikido<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Swiss Sensei <\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>6. & 7. Dan\/Shihan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Swiss Sensei – 6. & 7th Dan\/Shihan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We would like to introduce our esteemed sensei from Switzerland. These outstanding Aikido teachers have made a significant contribution to the spread and development of Aikido both in Switzerland and internationally. Their tireless efforts at ACSA events as well as at regional seminars that they have conducted with their own dojos have resulted in over 600 aikidoka being active in our association.<\/span><\/span>We would like to sincerely thank them for their valuable and inspiring lessons. Their teachings and contributions have not only deepened the technical understanding of Aikido, but have also enriched the Aikido community in Switzerland and beyond. D\u00f4mo arigat\u00f4!<\/span><\/p>\n

We would like to introduce our esteemed sensei from Switzerland. These outstanding Aikido teachers have made a significant contribution to the spread and development of Aikido both in Switzerland and internationally. Their tireless efforts at ACSA events as well as at regional seminars that they have conducted with their own dojos have resulted in over 600 aikidoka being active in our association.<\/span><\/span>We would like to sincerely thank them for their valuable and inspiring lessons. Their teachings and contributions have not only deepened the technical understanding of Aikido, but have also enriched the Aikido community in Switzerland and beyond. D\u00f4mo arigat\u00f4!<\/span><\/p>\n

Jean-Claude Aegerter<\/strong>, Shihan, 7th Dan<\/span>teaches at Aikikai Basel and in Del\u00e9mont. He started aikido in Lausanne in 1963. Two years later, he moved to Basel, where he trained with Werner Hindermann. From 1965 to 1974 he took part in various courses with Tamura Sensei in Switzerland and France. In 1971, he founded Aikikai Basel with four other people. One year later he was awarded the first dan by Tamura Sensei and four years later the 2nd dan by Tada Sensei. From 1978 to 2002 he was a member of the ACSA board and supported Ikeda Sensei in his work as technical secretary. He received the 3rd – 6th dan from the latter. In 1993, he helped to found the Aikido section of the Judo Club Del\u00e9mont, followed almost eight years later by the Budokan Tramelan. In January 2014 he received the 7th Dan from Tada Sensei.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jean-Claude Aegerter<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Jean-Claude Aegerter<\/strong>, Shihan, 7th Dan<\/span>teaches at Aikikai Basel and in Del\u00e9mont. He started aikido in Lausanne in 1963. Two years later, he moved to Basel, where he trained with Werner Hindermann. From 1965 to 1974 he took part in various courses with Tamura Sensei in Switzerland and France. In 1971, he founded Aikikai Basel with four other people. One year later he was awarded the first dan by Tamura Sensei and four years later the 2nd dan by Tada Sensei. From 1978 to 2002 he was a member of the ACSA board and supported Ikeda Sensei in his work as technical secretary. He received the 3rd – 6th dan from the latter. In 1993, he helped to found the Aikido section of the Judo Club Del\u00e9mont, followed almost eight years later by the Budokan Tramelan. In January 2014 he received the 7th Dan from Tada Sensei.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jean-Claude Aegerter<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Gildo Mezzo<\/strong>, Shihan, 7th Dan<\/span>runs the Aikido and Kenjitsu Shung Do Kwan Budo Gen\u00e8ve dojo. His judo teacher also introduced him to aikido and he began practicing aikido in 1965. This also enabled him to take part in various courses with Nakazono Sensei and Tamura Sensei. Five years later, he went to Japan to devote himself entirely to the study of Aikido. He trained in the Hombu Dojo with the doshu Ueshiba Kishomaru, Tohei Sensei, Arikawa Sensei, Yamaguchi Sensei, Osawa Sensei and Saotome Sensei as well as in the dojo of Yamaguchi Sensei in Shibuya and the dojo of Hikisutchi Sensei in Shingu. In 1975 he returned to Switzerland and began teaching Shung Do Kwan Budo at the dojo. He still strives to further improve his aikido and kenjutsu and therefore takes part in many seminars every year. He also travels to Japan for several months every year for training purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gildo Mezzo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Gildo Mezzo<\/strong>, Shihan, 7th Dan<\/span>runs the Aikido and Kenjitsu Shung Do Kwan Budo Gen\u00e8ve dojo. His judo teacher also introduced him to aikido and he began practicing aikido in 1965. This also enabled him to take part in various courses with Nakazono Sensei and Tamura Sensei. Five years later, he went to Japan to devote himself entirely to the study of Aikido. He trained in the Hombu Dojo with the doshu Ueshiba Kishomaru, Tohei Sensei, Arikawa Sensei, Yamaguchi Sensei, Osawa Sensei and Saotome Sensei as well as in the dojo of Yamaguchi Sensei in Shibuya and the dojo of Hikisutchi Sensei in Shingu. In 1975 he returned to Switzerland and began teaching Shung Do Kwan Budo at the dojo. He still strives to further improve his aikido and kenjutsu and therefore takes part in many seminars every year. He also travels to Japan for several months every year for training purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gildo Mezzo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dragisha Jocic<\/strong>, Shihan, 7th Dan<\/span>teaches at the Bern Aikido School, which he runs together with his wife Renata Jocic. He trained in karate while still at school and came to aikido through some friends in 1971. Three years later, he passed his 3rd kyu exam with Tada Sensei, who was visiting Belgrade at the time. He also maintained close contact with Fujimoto Sensei and Sensei Hosokawa. In 1986 he moved to Switzerland, where he followed Ikeda Sensei. In addition to the regular training sessions at the school, he gives courses at home and abroad. For some time now, he has been working on principles that work across styles and enable individual development.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dragisha Jocic<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dragisha Jocic<\/strong>, Shihan, 7th Dan<\/span>teaches at the Bern Aikido School, which he runs together with his wife Renata Jocic. He trained in karate while still at school and came to aikido through some friends in 1971. Three years later, he passed his 3rd kyu exam with Tada Sensei, who was visiting Belgrade at the time. He also maintained close contact with Fujimoto Sensei and Sensei Hosokawa. In 1986 he moved to Switzerland, where he followed Ikeda Sensei. In addition to the regular training sessions at the school, he gives courses at home and abroad. For some time now, he has been working on principles that work across styles and enable individual development.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dragisha Jocic<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Roger Schmocker<\/strong>, 7th Dan, teaches Aikido & Kobudo Romanshorn in his dojo Sho Bu Kai. He holds the 1st Kyu in the martial art Katori Shinto Ryu Kobudo Sugino Ha. By chance, he took a beginners’ course at the Aikido Club Biel\/Bienne in June 1970 and has remained faithful to Aikido ever since. His first teachers were Jean Michel Inaebnit and Hiroo Mochizuki. He was a member of the Amicale Mochizuki Association until 1973, then joined the ACSA in 1974. At the moment he is busy with the renovation of the new dojo in Amriswil in addition to his everyday life in the dojo. The opening was in October 2014.<\/p>\n

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Roger Schmocker<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Roger Schmocker<\/strong>, 7th Dan, teaches Aikido & Kobudo Romanshorn in his dojo Sho Bu Kai. He holds the 1st Kyu in the martial art Katori Shinto Ryu Kobudo Sugino Ha. By chance, he took a beginners’ course at the Aikido Club Biel\/Bienne in June 1970 and has remained faithful to Aikido ever since. His first teachers were Jean Michel Inaebnit and Hiroo Mochizuki. He was a member of the Amicale Mochizuki Association until 1973, then joined the ACSA in 1974. At the moment he is busy with the renovation of the new dojo in Amriswil in addition to his everyday life in the dojo. The opening was in October 2014.<\/p>\n

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Roger Schmocker<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Fritz Heuscher<\/strong>, Shihan, 7th Dan<\/span>teaches at his dojo, the Langenthal Aikido School. As a 16-year-old, he was attacked by a group of youths. This was the deciding factor for him to study a martial art. He first learned judo and jiu-jitsu and came to aikido in the fall of 1976. His first teacher was Willi Frischknecht at the Herisau Aikido Club. After a year, he oriented himself towards Masatomi Ikeda Sensei. In Aikido, he has been giving regular Aikido courses in several European countries since 1994 (formerly on behalf of and as assistant to Ikeda Sensei). He has been working as a training manager for Aikikai Bolivia for seven years. He teaches regularly in several dojos in Switzerland. Professionally, he works for the Swiss Red Cross in the areas of organization and violence prevention. Fritz Heuscher has been the acting President of ACSA Switzerland since 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fritz Heuscher<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Fritz Heuscher<\/strong>, Shihan, 7th Dan<\/span>teaches at his dojo, the Langenthal Aikido School. As a 16-year-old, he was attacked by a group of youths. This was the deciding factor for him to study a martial art. He first learned judo and jiu-jitsu and came to aikido in the fall of 1976. His first teacher was Willi Frischknecht at the Herisau Aikido Club. After a year, he oriented himself towards Masatomi Ikeda Sensei. In Aikido, he has been giving regular Aikido courses in several European countries since 1994 (formerly on behalf of and as assistant to Ikeda Sensei). He has been working as a training manager for Aikikai Bolivia for seven years. He teaches regularly in several dojos in Switzerland. Professionally, he works for the Swiss Red Cross in the areas of organization and violence prevention. Fritz Heuscher has been the acting President of ACSA Switzerland since 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fritz Heuscher<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Marquis<\/strong>, 6th Dan<\/span>teaches at the Aikikai Basel dojo. He came to Aikido through his wife in 1974. At that time, his wife attended various courses where, among other things, a movie about O Sensei Morihei Uehsiba was shown. This movie sparked his interest in Aikido. His first teachers were Werner Hindermann and Jean-Claude Aegerter. Today he enjoys his life as a pensioner and does strength training as well as aikido.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Marquis<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Marquis<\/strong>, 6th Dan<\/span>teaches at the Aikikai Basel dojo. He came to Aikido through his wife in 1974. At that time, his wife attended various courses where, among other things, a movie about O Sensei Morihei Uehsiba was shown. This movie sparked his interest in Aikido. His first teachers were Werner Hindermann and Jean-Claude Aegerter. Today he enjoys his life as a pensioner and does strength training as well as aikido.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Marquis<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Renata Jocic<\/strong>, Shihan, 7. <\/strong>Dan,<\/span>teaches at the Bern Aikido School, which she runs together with her husband Dragisha Jocic. She started with Aikido in 1980 and was particularly attracted by the dynamic movements of this martial art. Her first teachers were Njegos Dajakovic, Jovica Stanojevic and Velibor Vesovic in Belgrade. She also had contact with the Japanese teachers in Italy. She received her 1st Dan from Fujimoto Sensei. She has been in Switzerland since 1986. In addition to her professional Aikido activities in her own dojo, she leads various courses at home and abroad and is the technical director of the FNAL (Luxembourg). She has been working as a regular lecturer for Aikido at the Bern University of the Arts (HKB) for some time now. She is the Technical Secretary of ACSA .<\/span><\/p>\n

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Renata Jocic<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Renata Jocic<\/strong>, 7<\/strong>. Dan <\/span><\/span>teaches at the Bern Aikido School, which she runs together with her husband Dragisha Jocic. She started with Aikido in 1980 and was particularly attracted by the dynamic movements of this martial art. Her first teachers were Njegos Dajakovic, Jovica Stanojevic and Velibor Vesovic in Belgrade. She also had contact with the Japanese teachers in Italy. She received her 1st Dan from Fujimoto Sensei. She has been in Switzerland since 1986. In addition to her professional Aikido activities in her own dojo, she leads various courses at home and abroad and is the technical director of the FNAL (Luxembourg). She has been working as a regular lecturer for Aikido at the Bern University of the Arts (HKB) for some time now. She is the Technical Secretary of ACSA .<\/span><\/p>\n

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Renata Jocic<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hanspeter Dettling<\/strong>, <\/strong>6th Dan<\/span>runs the Aikido Dojo in Thun together with E.Jenzer and Chr.M\u00fcller. He attended an introductory course at Aikikai Zurich in 1978 and stayed. Just two years later, he began teaching in the same dojo, first to children and later to adults. In 1982, he moved to the newly opened San Shin Kai Aikido school run by Ikeda Sensei and taught there until 1993. After only five years of practicing aikido, he received the 1st Dan. At the same time, he had the opportunity to teach Aikido at various locations in the canton of Zurich. Hanspeter Dettling opened his own Aikido school in Thun in 1993. In 2000 he received the 5th Dan from Ikeda Sensei. A short time later, he joined forces with the Steffisburg Aikido Dojo. In 2013, the joint dojo found a new location in Thun and is now called Aikido Dojo Thun. He has also been teaching aikido at the Yama Hari judo school in Interlaken for seven years. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Hanspeter Dettling<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hanspeter Dettling<\/strong>, <\/strong>6th Dan<\/span>runs the Aikido Dojo in Thun together with E.Jenzer and Chr.M\u00fcller. He attended an introductory course at Aikikai Zurich in 1978 and stayed. Just two years later, he began teaching in the same dojo, first to children and later to adults. In 1982, he moved to the newly opened San Shin Kai Aikido school run by Ikeda Sensei and taught there until 1993. After only five years of practicing aikido, he received the 1st Dan. At the same time, he had the opportunity to teach Aikido at various locations in the canton of Zurich. Hanspeter Dettling opened his own Aikido school in Thun in 1993. In 2000 he received the 5th Dan from Ikeda Sensei. A short time later, he joined forces with the Steffisburg Aikido Dojo. In 2013, the joint dojo found a new location in Thun and is now called Aikido Dojo Thun. He has also been teaching aikido at the Yama Hari judo school in Interlaken for seven years. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Hanspeter Dettling<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\n Urs Aepli<\/strong>, <\/strong>
\n<\/strong>6th Dan<\/span>runs the Aikido Dojo in Baar. He attended a beginners’ course at the Aikido Dojo in St. Gallen in the early 1980s. From 1984, he also trained at the dojo in Rapperswil. Two years later, he trained in the Birmensdorf and Wohlen dojos. In March 1988 he joined the Aikido Dojo of Ikeda Sensei. From 1989 to 1995 he was able to gain his first teaching experience at the Wohlen dojo. In 1991 he took part in the four-week tour with Ikeda Sensei in Japan. From 1994, he led one of the training sessions at the “Aikido Ikeda Dojo Baar”. At that time, the dojo in Baar was still run by Ikeda Sensei. In 1998, 1999 and in 2000 he had the honor of representing Ikeda Sensei in Split, Croatia for a weekend course. When Ikeda Sensei retired in 2002 for health reasons, Urs Aepli took over the Baar dojo in 2003 under the name “Aikido Dojo Baar”. At the same time, he also led a weekly training session at the former Ikeda Dojo in Zurich until 2010. He has been visiting Japan regularly since 2003, where he continues his training in various dojos. <\/span><\/p>\n


\n Urs Aepli<\/strong>, <\/strong>
\n<\/strong>6th Dan<\/span>runs the Aikido Dojo in Baar. He attended a beginners’ course at the Aikido Dojo in St. Gallen in the early 1980s. From 1984, he also trained at the dojo in Rapperswil. Two years later, he trained in the Birmensdorf and Wohlen dojos. In March 1988 he joined the Aikido Dojo of Ikeda Sensei. From 1989 to 1995 he was able to gain his first teaching experience at the Wohlen dojo. In 1991 he took part in the four-week tour with Ikeda Sensei in Japan. From 1994, he led one of the training sessions at the “Aikido Ikeda Dojo Baar”. At that time, the dojo in Baar was still run by Ikeda Sensei. In 1998, 1999 and in 2000 he had the honor of representing Ikeda Sensei in Split, Croatia for a weekend course. When Ikeda Sensei retired in 2002 for health reasons, Urs Aepli took over the Baar dojo in 2003 under the name “Aikido Dojo Baar”. At the same time, he also led a weekly training session at the former Ikeda Dojo in Zurich until 2010. He has been visiting Japan regularly since 2003, where he continues his training in various dojos. <\/span><\/p>\n


\n Hans-Peter H\u00e4derli<\/strong>, <\/strong>
\n<\/strong>6th Dan<\/span>is the technical director of the Mei-Shin Aikido school in St.Gallen. As a teenager he gained 4 years of experience with Jiu Jitsu. After two years of Tai Chi training in America, he started Aikido with Renato Filippin in 1982. He trained and led training sessions with him until 1998. Sensei Ikeda was an important master for him for 20 years. In 1998, he decided to set up his own dojo with a few other Aikido students. He continues to develop his skills by attending various international and national conferences. He regularly offers Aikido workshops for various institutions. These include Swissair, Atraxis, SBB, the experiential education institute planoalto, motivational semesters, the Basel Teachers’ Association and the University of Teacher Education in St. Gallen. He was a member of the ACSA Technical Commission from 2003-2006.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hans-Peter H\u00e4derli<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\n Hans-Peter H\u00e4derli<\/strong>, <\/strong>
\n<\/strong>6th Dan<\/span>is the technical director of the Mei-Shin Aikido school in St.Gallen. As a teenager he gained 4 years of experience with Jiu Jitsu. After two years of Tai Chi training in America, he started Aikido with Renato Filippin in 1982. He trained and led training sessions with him until 1998. Sensei Ikeda was an important master for him for 20 years. In 1998, he decided to set up his own dojo with a few other Aikido students. He continues to develop his skills by attending various international and national conferences. He regularly offers Aikido workshops for various institutions. These include Swissair, Atraxis, SBB, the experiential education institute planoalto, motivational semesters, the Basel Teachers’ Association and the University of Teacher Education in St. Gallen. He was a member of the ACSA Technical Commission from 2003-2006 and is still responsible for the ACSA’s corporate design as a graphic designer. For example, the ACSA logo and this website. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Hans-Peter H\u00e4derli<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nik Sch\u00f6nenberger<\/strong>, <\/strong>6th Dan<\/span>heads the aikido section of the Budo Sport Club Arashi Yama Wil (abbreviation BSC). He began practicing various martial arts in 1967. He first trained in karate, then judo and ju-jitsu. He has the 2nd Dan in Ju-Jitsu. Around 1974 he discovered Aikido at one of the one-week courses with Tamuara Sensei in Sch\u00f6nengrund. He now trained regularly with Willi Frischknecht in Sch\u00f6nengrund, Herisau and Appenzell. The Ju- Jitsu section of the BSC was dissolved and replaced by the Aikido section, headed by Nik Sch\u00f6nenberger. In the following years he then took part in various one-week courses in France with Tamura Sensei and in Desenzano, Italy, with Tada Sensei. But the ACSA now also offered various stages within Switzerland, which he attended regularly. He passed his first dan examination with Ikeda Sensei in 1977. He now trained weekly with Ikeda Sensei, who traveled around Switzerland. This is also the case in Wil, St.Gallen and Sch\u00f6nengrund. In 1986 Nik Sch\u00f6nberger graduated as 2nd Dan, four years later as 3rd Dan and in 1996 as 4th Dan. Eight years later he was awarded the 5th Dan. He still heads the Aikido section of the BSC today. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Nik Sch\u00f6nenberger<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nik Sch\u00f6nenberger<\/strong>, <\/strong>6th Dan<\/span>heads the aikido section of the Budo Sport Club Arashi Yama Wil (abbreviation BSC). He began practicing various martial arts in 1967. He first trained in karate, then judo and ju-jitsu. He has the 2nd Dan in Ju-Jitsu. Around 1974 he discovered Aikido at one of the one-week courses with Tamuara Sensei in Sch\u00f6nengrund. He now trained regularly with Willi Frischknecht in Sch\u00f6nengrund, Herisau and Appenzell. The Ju- Jitsu section of the BSC was dissolved and replaced by the Aikido section, headed by Nik Sch\u00f6nenberger. In the following years he then took part in various one-week courses in France with Tamura Sensei and in Desenzano, Italy, with Tada Sensei. But the ACSA now also offered various stages within Switzerland, which he attended regularly. He passed his first dan examination with Ikeda Sensei in 1977. He now trained weekly with Ikeda Sensei, who traveled around Switzerland. This is also the case in Wil, St.Gallen and Sch\u00f6nengrund. In 1986 Nik Sch\u00f6nberger graduated as 2nd Dan, four years later as 3rd Dan and in 1996 as 4th Dan. Eight years later he was awarded the 5th Dan. He still heads the Aikido section of the BSC today. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Nik Sch\u00f6nenberger<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


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\n Urs Wilhelm<\/strong>, <\/strong>
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\n<\/strong>6th Dan<\/span>is head of the Aikido school in Wetzikon and started Aikido in 1980. In the early years, he trained at both Aikikai Zurich and Aikikai Rapperswil. In 1981 he attended Tada Sensei’s summer course for the first time, at that time still in le Bressus. He was also very impressed by Fujimoto Sensei’s uk\u00e9 work. In 1986 he took his first dan exam with Ikeda Sensei and two years later he was elected president of the ACSA. In 1989, he was the main person responsible for organizing the 20th anniversary of the ACSA, which was also attended by the current Doshu (then still Waka Sensei) and 600 aikidokas. A year later, he founded his aikido school in Wetzikon. In 1993 he graduated from Ikeda Sensei’s 3rd Dan examination and five years later the examination for the 4th Dan. In 1999, he was again responsible for coordinating the ACSA’s 30th anniversary. This time 1200 participants took part. In 2000, he announced his resignation as President of the ACSA, but was elected Vice President of the ACSA three years later. In 2004 he was awarded the 5th Dan awarded. In 2010, he was invited to lead a stage in Venezuela, followed by an aikido demonstration in Caracas on the occasion of the Japanese-Venezuelan Cultural Week. In 2014, he stepped down as Vice President of the ACSA and has since concentrated primarily on his aikido school.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Urs Wilhelm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


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\n Urs Wilhelm<\/strong>, <\/strong>
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\n<\/strong>6th Dan<\/span>is head of the Aikido school in Wetzikon and started Aikido in 1980. In the early years, he trained at both Aikikai Zurich and Aikikai Rapperswil. In 1981 he attended Tada Sensei’s summer course for the first time, at that time still in le Bressus. He was also very impressed by Fujimoto Sensei’s uk\u00e9 work. In 1986 he took his first dan exam with Ikeda Sensei and two years later he was elected president of the ACSA. In 1989, he was the main person responsible for organizing the 20th anniversary of the ACSA, which was also attended by the current Doshu (then still Waka Sensei) and 600 aikidokas. A year later, he founded his aikido school in Wetzikon. In 1993 he graduated from Ikeda Sensei’s 3rd Dan examination and five years later the examination for the 4th Dan. In 1999, he was again responsible for coordinating the ACSA’s 30th anniversary. This time 1200 participants took part. In 2000, he announced his resignation as President of the ACSA, but was elected Vice President of the ACSA three years later. In 2004 he was awarded the 5th Dan awarded. In 2010, he was invited to lead a stage in Venezuela, followed by an aikido demonstration in Caracas on the occasion of the Japanese-Venezuelan Cultural Week. In 2014, he stepped down as Vice President of the ACSA and has since concentrated primarily on his aikido school.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Urs Wilhelm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\n Hansruedi Nef<\/strong>, <\/strong>
\n<\/strong>6th Dan,<\/span>is a trainer at the Aikido Ikeda Dojo in Zurich. He began practicing aikido at the age of fifteen at the Aikido Club Herisau. His first teacher, Willi Frischknecht, was a fascinating personality who taught the Aikido of Nakazono Mutsuro Sensei. At the same time, Hansruedi Nef also attended the courses of Tamura Sensei and Fujimoto Sensei, who were conducting courses in Switzerland at the time. Two years later, Ikeda Sensei was elected Technical Director of the ACSA. As he did not yet have his own dojo, he traveled a lot and Hansruedi Nef had the opportunity to train with him several times a month. He also began training at Renato Filipin’s dojo. In 1990 he moved to Zurich and joined Ikeda Sensei’s dojo. After Ikeda Sensei had to stop teaching towards the end of 2002, he was one of the 4th Dan students who took over responsibility for continuing the training program and shortly afterwards he founded the Aikido Ikeda Dojo association together with the longest-serving students. By regularly attending national and international courses and dojo visits at home and abroad, Hansruedi always has the opportunity to further develop his skills as an aikidoka and teacher. Hansruedi Nef was President of the ACSA (Swiss Aikikai) until 2023  <\/span><\/p>\n

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Hansruedi Nef<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\n Hansruedi Nef<\/strong>, <\/strong>
\n<\/strong>6th Dan<\/span>is a trainer at the Aikido Ikeda Dojo in Zurich. He began practicing aikido at the age of fifteen at the Aikido Club Herisau. His first teacher, Willi Frischknecht, was a fascinating personality who taught the Aikido of Nakazono Mutsuro Sensei. At the same time, Hansruedi Nef also attended the courses of Tamura Sensei and Fujimoto Sensei, who were conducting courses in Switzerland at the time. Two years later, Ikeda Sensei was elected Technical Director of the ACSA. As he did not yet have his own dojo, he traveled a lot and Hansruedi Nef had the opportunity to train with him several times a month. He also began training at Renato Filipin’s dojo. In 1990 he moved to Zurich and joined Ikeda Sensei’s dojo. After Ikeda Sensei had to stop teaching towards the end of 2002, he was one of the 4th Dan students who took over responsibility for continuing the training program and shortly afterwards he founded the Aikido Ikeda Dojo association together with the longest-serving students. By regularly attending national and international courses and dojo visits at home and abroad, Hansruedi always has the opportunity to further develop his skills as an aikidoka and teacher. Hansruedi Nef was President of the ACSA (Swiss Aikikai) until 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n Christoph M\u00fcller<\/strong>, <\/strong>
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\n<\/strong>6th Dan,<\/span>Dojo leader of the Aikido Dojo Thun, started Aikido with Antonio Sindreu in Bern in 1983. Three years later he spent a year in Tokyo with Hiroshi Tada Shihan at the Gessoji Dojo and the Hombu Dojo. He regularly attended training sessions with Doshu and Osawa Sensei, Yamaguchi Sensei, Watanabe Sensei, Shibata Sensei and Miamoto Sensei. In 1991 he founded the Aikido Dojo Thun and was co-founder of the Aikido Dojo Bern. A year later he traveled back to Japan and studied for another year with Hiroshi Tada Shihan at the Gessoji and Hombu Dojo. In 1998 he was allowed to accompany Masatomi Ikeda to Budweis as Uke Sensei. He has also been attending Tada Shihan’s international summer course for 28 years. He is a guest instructor at the Meishin Dojo in St.Gallen, the Aikido Dojo Belp and the Sei-Mei-Kann in Martigny. He greatly appreciates the exchange between the different dojos. He has been running the “Aikido and Leadership” seminar at the Master of Advanced Studies ZFH in Health Care Management for twenty years.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Christoph M\u00fcller<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


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\n Christoph M\u00fcller<\/strong>, <\/strong>
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\n<\/strong>6th Dan,<\/span>Dojo leader of the Aikido Dojo Thun, started Aikido with Antonio Sindreu in Bern in 1983. Three years later he spent a year in Tokyo with Hiroshi Tada Shihan at the Gessoji Dojo and the Hombu Dojo. He regularly attended training sessions with Doshu and Osawa Sensei, Yamaguchi Sensei, Watanabe Sensei, Shibata Sensei and Miamoto Sensei. In 1991 he founded the Aikido Dojo Thun and was co-founder of the Aikido Dojo Bern. A year later he traveled back to Japan and studied for another year with Hiroshi Tada Shihan at the Gessoji and Hombu Dojo. In 1998 he was allowed to accompany Masatomi Ikeda to Budweis as Uke Sensei. He has also been attending Tada Shihan’s international summer course for 28 years. He is a guest instructor at the Meishin Dojo in St.Gallen, the Aikido Dojo Belp and the Sei-Mei-Kann in Martigny. He greatly appreciates the exchange between the different dojos. He has been running the “Aikido and Leadership” seminar at the Master of Advanced Studies ZFH in Health Care Management for twenty years.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Christoph M\u00fcller<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ren\u00e9 Etter, <\/strong><\/strong>6th Dan,<\/span>started aikido in 1985 at Aikikai Basel, where he has been teaching since 1993 and was president for ten years from 1996 to 2005. Today he is a board member and member of the technical committee. His first teachers were Reist Philipp and Shihan Aegerter Jean-Claude and Ikeda Masotomi and later also Shihan Tada Hiroshi. Shihan Hosokawa Hideki, Caloz Bernard and Shewan Tiki also had and still have a great influence. In addition to Aikido, he practices Jodo Shinto Muso Ryu and Iaido Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu. It is important to him to recognize general principles of Budo and to apply and teach them in a didactically suitable form in Aikido. From 2008 to 2018, Ren\u00e9 Etter was chairman and treasurer of the ACSA (Swiss Aikikai). <\/p>\n

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Ren\u00e9 Etter,<\/strong> 6th Dan, started aikido in 1985 at Aikikai Basel, where he has been teaching since 1993 and was president for ten years from 1996 to 2005. Today he is a board member and member of the technical committee. His first teachers were Reist Philipp and Shihan Aegerter Jean-Claude and Ikeda Masotomi, and later also Shihan Tada Hiroshi. Shihan Hosokawa Hideki, Caloz Bernard and Shewan Tiki also had and still have a great influence. In addition to Aikido, he practices Jodo Shinto Muso Ryu and Iaido Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu. It is important to him to recognize general principles of Budo and to apply and teach them in a didactically suitable form in Aikido. From 2008 to 2018, Ren\u00e9 Etter was chairman and treasurer of the ACSA (Swiss Aikikai). <\/p>\n

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<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span>Ren\u00e9 Etter<\/p>\n

Marianne Ostermayer<\/strong>, 6th Dan, teaches at Aikikai Basel. She has a doctorate in cell biology and is the mother of adult twins. She discovered Aikido during her studies. She joined Aikikai Basel in 1984, where she trained with Jean-Claude Aegerter and Philippe Reist. Over time, she also attended courses organized by the ACSA in Switzerland. For professional reasons, she lived in San Diego, USA, from 1992-1996, where she trained at the San Diego Aikikai (T.K. Chiba, Shihan). Since her return to Switzerland, she has been training and teaching at Aikikai Basel again. The support of the dojo, family and friends has enabled her to train regularly and continue her education at stages in Switzerland and abroad. Marianne Ostermayer still finds it fascinating to contribute to the art of Aikido and to keep it alive by sharing and passing it on. <\/p>\n

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Marianne Ostermayer<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Marianne Ostermayer<\/strong>, 6th Dan, teaches at Aikikai Basel. She has a doctorate in cell biology and is the mother of adult twins. She discovered Aikido during her studies. She joined Aikikai Basel in 1984, where she trained with Jean-Claude Aegerter and Philippe Reist. Over time, she also attended courses organized by the ACSA in Switzerland. For professional reasons, she lived in San Diego, USA, from 1992-1996, where she trained at the San Diego Aikikai (T.K. Chiba, Shihan). Since her return to Switzerland, she has been training and teaching at Aikikai Basel again. The support of the dojo, family and friends has enabled her to train regularly and continue her education at stages in Switzerland and abroad. Marianne Ostermayer still finds it fascinating to contribute to the art of Aikido and to keep it alive by sharing and passing it on. <\/p>\n

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Marianne Ostermayer<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Andy Raudies<\/strong>, 6th Dan, is head of the two aikido schools Aikido-Fricktal in M\u00f6hlin and Aikido-Mittelland in K\u00fcttigen. Andy started with judo in 1985. In 1987, the school was taken over by aikido instructor Harald W\u00f6lfle and Andy came into contact with aikido for the first time. Between 1996 and 2002, in addition to training in Lenzburg, Andy also trained regularly in Zurich under Masatomi Ikeda Sensei.In 2003, he opened Aikido-Fricktal together with his colleague Marcel Zanyi. 2016 saw the addition of another school, Aikido-Mittelland.Andy travels a lot, supporting and teaching in various schools in the association and beyond. Since 2022, aikido has officially been a sport under Youth and Sport, the largest sports promotion program in Switzerland. As the person responsible for Y+S training, he is regularly at the Federal Sports Center in Magglingen and is responsible for the training and further education of Y+S experts and Y+S instructors. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Andy Raudies<\/p>\n

Andy Raudies<\/strong>, 6th Dan, is head of the two aikido schools Aikido-Fricktal in M\u00f6hlin and Aikido-Mittelland in K\u00fcttigen. Andy started with judo in 1985. In 1987, the school was taken over by aikido instructor Harald W\u00f6lfle and Andy came into contact with aikido for the first time. Between 1996 and 2002, in addition to training in Lenzburg, Andy also trained regularly in Zurich under Masatomi Ikeda Sensei.In 2003, he opened Aikido-Fricktal together with his colleague Marcel Zanyi. 2016 saw the addition of another school, Aikido-Mittelland.Andy travels a lot, supporting and teaching in various schools in the association and beyond. Since 2022, Aikido has officially been a sport under Youth and Sport, the largest sports promotion program in Switzerland. As the person responsible for Y+S training, he is regularly at the Federal Sports Center in Magglingen and is responsible for the training and further education of Y+S experts and Y+S instructors. <\/p>\n

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Andy Raudies<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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AIKIKAI SWITZERLANDACSA                                 Cultural Association of Switzerland for Aikido NEWS Search for:Search button Swiss Sensei \u2013 6. & 7. Dan\/Shihan Swiss Sensei – 6. & 7th Dan\/Shihan We would like to introduce our esteemed sensei from Switzerland. These outstanding Aikido teachers have made a significant contribution to the spread and development of Aikido both in Switzerland and internationally. Their tireless efforts at ACSA events as well as at regional seminars that they have conducted with their own dojos have resulted in over 600 aikidoka being active in our association.We would like to sincerely thank them for their valuable and inspiring lessons. Their teachings and contributions have not only deepened the technical understanding of Aikido, but have also enriched the Aikido community in Switzerland and beyond. D\u00f4mo arigat\u00f4! We would like to introduce our esteemed sensei from Switzerland. These outstanding Aikido teachers have made a significant contribution to the spread and development of Aikido both in Switzerland and internationally. Their tireless efforts at ACSA events as well as at regional seminars that they have conducted with their own dojos have resulted in over 600 aikidoka being active in our association.We would like to sincerely thank them for their valuable and inspiring lessons. Their teachings and contributions have not only deepened the technical understanding of Aikido, but have also enriched the Aikido community in Switzerland and beyond. D\u00f4mo arigat\u00f4! Jean-Claude Aegerter, Shihan, 7th Danteaches at Aikikai Basel and in Del\u00e9mont. He started aikido in Lausanne in 1963. Two years later, he moved to Basel, where he trained with Werner Hindermann. From 1965 to 1974 he took part in various courses with Tamura Sensei in Switzerland and France. In 1971, he founded Aikikai Basel with four other people. One year later he was awarded the first dan by Tamura Sensei and four years later the 2nd dan by Tada Sensei. From 1978 to 2002 he was a member of the ACSA board and supported Ikeda Sensei in his work as technical secretary. He received the 3rd – 6th dan from the latter. In 1993, he helped to found the Aikido section of the Judo Club Del\u00e9mont, followed almost eight years later by the Budokan Tramelan. In January 2014 he received the 7th Dan from Tada Sensei. Jean-Claude Aegerter Jean-Claude Aegerter, Shihan, 7th Danteaches at Aikikai Basel and in Del\u00e9mont. He started aikido in Lausanne in 1963. Two years later, he moved to Basel, where he trained with Werner Hindermann. From 1965 to 1974 he took part in various courses with Tamura Sensei in Switzerland and France. In 1971, he founded Aikikai Basel with four other people. One year later he was awarded the first dan by Tamura Sensei and four years later the 2nd dan by Tada Sensei. From 1978 to 2002 he was a member of the ACSA board and supported Ikeda Sensei in his work as technical secretary. He received the 3rd – 6th dan from the latter. In 1993, he helped to found the Aikido section of the Judo Club Del\u00e9mont, followed almost eight years later by the Budokan Tramelan. In January 2014 he received the 7th Dan from Tada Sensei. Jean-Claude Aegerter Gildo Mezzo, Shihan, 7th Danruns the Aikido and Kenjitsu Shung Do Kwan Budo Gen\u00e8ve dojo. His judo teacher also introduced him to aikido and he began practicing aikido in 1965. This also enabled him to take part in various courses with Nakazono Sensei and Tamura Sensei. Five years later, he went to Japan to devote himself entirely to the study of Aikido. He trained in the Hombu Dojo with the doshu Ueshiba Kishomaru, Tohei Sensei, Arikawa Sensei, Yamaguchi Sensei, Osawa Sensei and Saotome Sensei as well as in the dojo of Yamaguchi Sensei in Shibuya and the dojo of Hikisutchi Sensei in Shingu. In 1975 he returned to Switzerland and began teaching Shung Do Kwan Budo at the dojo. He still strives to further improve his aikido and kenjutsu and therefore takes part in many seminars every year. He also travels to Japan for several months every year for training purposes. Gildo Mezzo Gildo Mezzo, Shihan, 7th Danruns the Aikido and Kenjitsu Shung Do Kwan Budo Gen\u00e8ve dojo. His judo teacher also introduced him to aikido and he began practicing aikido in 1965. This also enabled him to take part in various courses with Nakazono Sensei and Tamura Sensei. Five years later, he went to Japan to devote himself entirely to the study of Aikido. He trained in the Hombu Dojo with the doshu Ueshiba Kishomaru, Tohei Sensei, Arikawa Sensei, Yamaguchi Sensei, Osawa Sensei and Saotome Sensei as well as in the dojo of Yamaguchi Sensei in Shibuya and the dojo of Hikisutchi Sensei in Shingu. In 1975 he returned to Switzerland and began teaching Shung Do Kwan Budo at the dojo. He still strives to further improve his aikido and kenjutsu and therefore takes part in many seminars every year. He also travels to Japan for several months every year for training purposes. Gildo Mezzo Dragisha Jocic, Shihan, 7th Danteaches at the Bern Aikido School, which he runs together with his wife Renata Jocic. He trained in karate while still at school and came to aikido through some friends in 1971. Three years later, he passed his 3rd kyu exam with Tada Sensei, who was visiting Belgrade at the time. He also maintained close contact with Fujimoto Sensei and Sensei Hosokawa. In 1986 he moved to Switzerland, where he followed Ikeda Sensei. In addition to the regular training sessions at the school, he gives courses at home and abroad. For some time now, he has been working on principles that work across styles and enable individual development. Dragisha Jocic Dragisha Jocic, Shihan, 7th Danteaches at the Bern Aikido School, which he runs together with his wife Renata Jocic. He trained in karate while still at school and came to aikido through some friends in 1971. Three years later, he passed his 3rd kyu exam with Tada Sensei, who was visiting Belgrade at the time. He also maintained close contact with Fujimoto Sensei and Sensei Hosokawa. In 1986 he moved to Switzerland, where he followed Ikeda Sensei. In addition to the regular training sessions at the school, he gives courses at home and abroad. For some time now, he has been working on principles that work across styles and enable individual development. Dragisha Jocic Roger Schmocker, 7th Dan, teaches Aikido & Kobudo Romanshorn in his dojo Sho Bu Kai. He holds the 1st Kyu in the martial art Katori Shinto Ryu Kobudo Sugino Ha. By chance, he took a beginners’ course at the Aikido Club Biel\/Bienne in June 1970 and has remained faithful to Aikido ever since. His first teachers were Jean Michel Inaebnit and Hiroo Mochizuki. He was a member of the Amicale Mochizuki Association until 1973, then joined the ACSA in 1974. At the moment he is busy with the renovation of the new dojo in Amriswil in addition to his everyday life in the dojo. The opening was in October 2014. Roger Schmocker Roger Schmocker, 7th Dan, teaches Aikido & Kobudo Romanshorn in his dojo Sho Bu Kai. He holds the 1st Kyu in the martial art Katori Shinto Ryu Kobudo Sugino Ha. By chance, he took a beginners’ course at the Aikido Club Biel\/Bienne in June 1970 and has remained faithful to Aikido ever since. His first teachers were Jean Michel Inaebnit and Hiroo Mochizuki. He was a member of the Amicale Mochizuki Association until 1973, then joined the ACSA in 1974. At the moment he is busy with the renovation of the new dojo in Amriswil in addition to his everyday life in the dojo. The opening was in October 2014. Roger Schmocker Fritz Heuscher, Shihan, 7th Danteaches at his dojo, the Langenthal Aikido School. As a 16-year-old, he was attacked by a group of youths. This was the deciding factor for him to study a martial art. He first learned judo and jiu-jitsu and came to aikido in the fall of 1976. His first teacher was Willi Frischknecht at the Herisau Aikido Club. After a year, he oriented himself towards Masatomi Ikeda Sensei. In Aikido, he has been giving regular Aikido courses in several European countries since 1994 (formerly on behalf of and as assistant to Ikeda Sensei). He has been working as a training manager for Aikikai Bolivia for seven years. He teaches regularly in several dojos in Switzerland. Professionally, he works for the Swiss Red Cross in the areas of organization and violence prevention. Fritz Heuscher has been the acting President of ACSA Switzerland since 2023. Fritz Heuscher Fritz Heuscher, Shihan, 7th Danteaches at his dojo, the Langenthal Aikido School. As a 16-year-old, he was attacked by a group of youths. This was the deciding factor for him to study a martial art. He first learned judo and jiu-jitsu and came to aikido in the fall of 1976. His first teacher was Willi Frischknecht at the Herisau Aikido Club. After a year, he oriented himself towards Masatomi Ikeda Sensei. In Aikido, he has been giving regular Aikido courses in several European countries since 1994 (formerly on behalf of and as assistant to Ikeda Sensei). He has been working as a training manager for Aikikai Bolivia for seven years. He teaches regularly in several dojos in Switzerland. Professionally, he works for the Swiss Red Cross in the areas of organization and violence prevention. Fritz Heuscher has been the acting President of ACSA Switzerland since 2023. Fritz Heuscher Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Marquis, 6th Danteaches at the Aikikai Basel dojo. He came to Aikido through his wife in 1974. At that time, his wife attended various courses where, among other things, a movie about O Sensei Morihei Uehsiba was shown. This movie sparked his interest in Aikido. His first teachers were Werner Hindermann and Jean-Claude Aegerter. Today he enjoys his life as a pensioner and does strength training as well as aikido. Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Marquis Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Marquis, 6th Danteaches at the Aikikai Basel dojo. He came to Aikido through his wife in 1974. At that time, his wife attended various courses where, among other things, a movie about O Sensei Morihei Uehsiba was shown. This movie sparked his interest in Aikido. His first teachers were Werner Hindermann and Jean-Claude Aegerter. Today he enjoys his life as a pensioner and does strength training as well as aikido. Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Marquis Renata Jocic, Shihan, 7. Dan,teaches at the Bern Aikido School, which she runs together with her husband Dragisha Jocic. She started with Aikido in 1980 and was particularly attracted by the dynamic movements of this martial art. Her first teachers were Njegos Dajakovic, Jovica Stanojevic and Velibor Vesovic in Belgrade. She also had contact with the Japanese teachers in Italy. She received her 1st Dan from Fujimoto Sensei. She has been in Switzerland since 1986. In addition to her professional Aikido activities in her own dojo, she leads various courses at home and abroad and is the technical director of the FNAL (Luxembourg). She has been working as a regular lecturer for Aikido at the Bern University of the Arts (HKB) for some time now. She is the Technical Secretary of ACSA . Renata Jocic Renata Jocic, 7. Dan teaches at the Bern Aikido School, which she runs together with her husband Dragisha Jocic. She started with Aikido in 1980 and was particularly attracted by the dynamic movements of this martial art. Her first teachers were Njegos Dajakovic, Jovica Stanojevic and Velibor Vesovic in Belgrade. She also had contact with the Japanese teachers in Italy. She received her 1st Dan from Fujimoto Sensei. She has been in Switzerland since 1986. In addition to her professional Aikido activities in her own dojo, she leads various courses at home and abroad and is the technical director of the FNAL (Luxembourg). She has been working as a regular lecturer for Aikido at the Bern University of the Arts (HKB) for some time now. 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