{"id":3635,"date":"2023-08-31T15:37:07","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T15:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/home"},"modified":"2025-10-01T08:43:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:43:28","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/en","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"764\" width=\"1000\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"245\" data-init-height=\"245\" title=\"header_mobile2\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/acsa.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/header_mobile2.png\" data-width=\"1000\" data-height=\"245\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1000 \/ 245;\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"64\" width=\"129\" data-init-width=\"280\" height=\"129\" data-init-height=\"280\" title=\"logoHD\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/acsa.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logoHD.png\" data-width=\"129\" data-height=\"129\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 280 \/ 280;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-0) !important; color: var(--tcb-color-0) !important;\">AIKIKAI SWITZERLAND<\/span><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-0) !important; color: var(--tcb-color-0) !important;\">ACSA<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-4) !important; color: var(--tcb-color-4) !important;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cultural Association of Switzerland for Aikido<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>Search for:<\/span><span style=\"display: none;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/wp-content\/plugins\/add-search-to-menu\/public\/images\/spinner.gif);\"><\/span><span>Search button<\/span><span><\/span>   <span><\/span>   <span><\/span>   <span><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"117\" data-init-width=\"800\" data-init-height=\"533\" title=\"two-men-fighting-at-aikido-training-in-martial-art-2021-08-26-17-40-53-utc-min\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/two-men-fighting-at-aikido-training-in-martial-art-2021-08-26-17-40-53-utc-min.jpg\" data-width=\"338\" width=\"338\" height=\"225\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 533;\" data-height=\"225\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/en\/acsa-summer-school-in-saignelegier-2025\" dynamic-postlink=\"tcb_post_the_permalink\" data-shortcode-id=\"1804\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span data-shortcode=\"tcb_post_title\" data-shortcode-name=\"Post title\" data-extra_key=\"\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-target=\"0\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-option-inline=\"1\" data-attr-static-link=\"{\"className\":\"\",\"href\":\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/acsa-sommerschool-in-saignelegier-2025\",\"title\":\"ACSA Sommerschool in Saignel\u00e9gier 2025\",\"class\":\"\"}\" data-attr-css=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/en\/acsa-summer-school-in-saignelegier-2025\" title=\"ACSA Summer School in Saignel\u00e9gier 2025\" data-css=\"\">ACSA Summer School in Saignel\u00e9gier 2025<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/en\/obersee-bilingual-school\" dynamic-postlink=\"tcb_post_the_permalink\" data-shortcode-id=\"1804\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span data-shortcode=\"tcb_post_title\" data-shortcode-name=\"Post title\" data-extra_key=\"\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-target=\"0\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-option-inline=\"1\" data-attr-static-link=\"{\"className\":\"\",\"href\":\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/acsa-sommerschool-in-saignelegier-2025\",\"title\":\"ACSA Sommerschool in Saignel\u00e9gier 2025\",\"class\":\"\"}\" data-attr-css=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/en\/obersee-bilingual-school\" title=\"Obersee Bilingual School\" data-css=\"\">Obersee Bilingual School<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/aikido-vorfuehrung-iaf-japan-2024\" dynamic-postlink=\"tcb_post_the_permalink\" data-shortcode-id=\"1804\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span data-shortcode=\"tcb_post_title\" data-shortcode-name=\"Post title\" data-extra_key=\"\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-target=\"0\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-option-inline=\"1\" data-attr-static-link=\"{\"className\":\"\",\"href\":\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/acsa-sommerschool-in-saignelegier-2025\",\"title\":\"ACSA Sommerschool in Saignel\u00e9gier 2025\",\"class\":\"\"}\" data-attr-css=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/aikido-vorfuehrung-iaf-japan-2024\" title=\"Aikido Vorf\u00fchrung IAF Japan 2024\" data-css=\"\">Aikido Vorf\u00fchrung IAF Japan 2024<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/en\/acsa-summer-school-in-saignelegier-2025\" dynamic-postlink=\"tcb_post_the_permalink\" data-shortcode-id=\"1804\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span data-shortcode=\"tcb_post_title\" data-shortcode-name=\"Post title\" data-extra_key=\"\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-target=\"0\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-option-inline=\"1\" data-attr-static-link=\"{\"className\":\"\",\"href\":\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/acsa-sommerschool-in-saignelegier-2025\",\"title\":\"ACSA Sommerschool in Saignel\u00e9gier 2025\",\"class\":\"\"}\" data-attr-css=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/en\/acsa-summer-school-in-saignelegier-2025\" title=\"ACSA Summer School in Saignel\u00e9gier 2025\" data-css=\"\">ACSA Summer School in Saignel\u00e9gier 2025<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/en\/obersee-bilingual-school\" dynamic-postlink=\"tcb_post_the_permalink\" data-shortcode-id=\"1804\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span data-shortcode=\"tcb_post_title\" data-shortcode-name=\"Post title\" data-extra_key=\"\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-target=\"0\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-option-inline=\"1\" data-attr-static-link=\"{\"className\":\"\",\"href\":\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/acsa-sommerschool-in-saignelegier-2025\",\"title\":\"ACSA Sommerschool in Saignel\u00e9gier 2025\",\"class\":\"\"}\" data-attr-css=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/en\/obersee-bilingual-school\" title=\"Obersee Bilingual School\" data-css=\"\">Obersee Bilingual School<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/aikido-vorfuehrung-iaf-japan-2024\" dynamic-postlink=\"tcb_post_the_permalink\" data-shortcode-id=\"1804\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span data-shortcode=\"tcb_post_title\" data-shortcode-name=\"Post title\" data-extra_key=\"\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-target=\"0\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-option-inline=\"1\" data-attr-static-link=\"{\"className\":\"\",\"href\":\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/acsa-sommerschool-in-saignelegier-2025\",\"title\":\"ACSA Sommerschool in Saignel\u00e9gier 2025\",\"class\":\"\"}\" data-attr-css=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aikikai.ch\/aikido-vorfuehrung-iaf-japan-2024\" title=\"Aikido performance IAF Japan 2024\" data-css=\"\">Aikido performance IAF Japan 2024<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>EVENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">The ACSA organizes a wide range of seminars to promote the exchange of experience and inspiration. These include the Yudansha seminar, ACSA seminar, seminars for children and young people as well as courses with international Aikido-Aikikai teachers and anniversary seminars, and you will also find the seminars of our members published here. We wish you a pleasant search and hope to see you at the events.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"118\" width=\"338\" data-init-width=\"800\" height=\"225\" data-init-height=\"532\" title=\"young-woman-team-in-white-martial-arts-uniform-sit-2023-04-25-04-14-26-utc-min\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/acsa.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/young-woman-team-in-white-martial-arts-uniform-sit-2023-04-25-04-14-26-utc-min.jpg\" data-width=\"338\" data-height=\"225\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 532;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>EVENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The ACSA organizes a wide range of seminars to promote the exchange of experience and inspiration. These include the Yudansha seminar, ACSA seminar, seminars for children and young people as well as courses with international Aikido-Aikikai teachers and anniversary seminars, and you will also find the seminars of our members published here. We wish you a pleasant search and hope to see you at the events.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"454\" data-init-width=\"800\" data-init-height=\"532\" title=\"talented-female-student-throwing-aikido-teacher-on-2023-05-23-16-17-15-utc-min\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/acsa.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/talented-female-student-throwing-aikido-teacher-on-2023-05-23-16-17-15-utc-min.jpg\" data-width=\"533\" width=\"533\" height=\"355\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 532;\" data-height=\"355\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>ACSA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The ACSA (Association culturelle suisse d&#8217;Aikido) is one of the most traditional aikido associations in Switzerland. It is affiliated to the Hombu Dojo Tokyo (Aikikai) and is a member of both the IAF World Federation and the EAF European Federation. On an international level, ACSA is recognized and known as Aikikai Switzerland, and ACSA cooperates with other Aikido associations and groups in Switzerland in mutual respect.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>ACSA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The ACSA (Association culturelle suisse d&#8217;Aikido) is one of the most traditional aikido associations in Switzerland. It is affiliated to the Hombu Dojo Tokyo (Aikikai) and is a member of both the IAF World Federation and the EAF European Federation. On an international level, ACSA is recognized and known as Aikikai Switzerland, and ACSA cooperates with other Aikido associations and groups in Switzerland in mutual respect.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>DOJOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Our membership is made up of Aikido clubs and Aikido schools. The individual members of these institutions are our licensees. The responsibility for Aikido training lies with the members, who provide an extensive range of training locally. You are sure to find a suitable training program in your region.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"450\" width=\"533\" data-init-width=\"800\" height=\"355\" data-init-height=\"532\" title=\"gate-to-a-traditional-japanese-building-2022-03-04-02-21-14-utc-min\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/acsa.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/gate-to-a-traditional-japanese-building-2022-03-04-02-21-14-utc-min.jpg\" data-width=\"533\" data-height=\"355\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 532;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>DOJOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our membership is made up of Aikido clubs and Aikido schools. The individual members of these institutions are our licensees. The responsibility for Aikido training lies with the members, who provide an extensive range of training locally. You are sure to find a suitable training program in your region.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"116\" width=\"533\" data-init-width=\"800\" height=\"364\" data-init-height=\"546\" title=\"teenage-girls-fighting-at-aikido-training-in-marti-2023-04-25-04-13-48-utc-min\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/acsa.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teenage-girls-fighting-at-aikido-training-in-marti-2023-04-25-04-13-48-utc-min.jpg\" data-width=\"533\" data-height=\"364\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 546;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\"><strong>EDUCATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Since 2022, the ACSA has been recognized by the FOSPO (Federal Office of Sport) in the area of &#8220;Youth and Sport (Y+S)&#8221;. Our own instructors are responsible for training youth leaders. Aikido instructors are also trained in the Fukoshidoin and Shidoin ranks. The ACSA also issues internationally recognized certificates.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>EDUCATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Since 2022, the ACSA has been recognized by the FOSPO (Federal Office of Sport) in the area of &#8220;Youth and Sport (Y+S)&#8221;. Our own instructors are responsible for training youth leaders. Aikido instructors are also trained in the Fukoshidoin and Shidoin ranks. The ACSA also issues internationally recognized certificates.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\"><strong>AIKIDO<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Aikido can be described in many ways: &#8220;the art of self-defense&#8221;, &#8220;the WAY to unite physical and mental strength&#8221;, &#8220;the gentle martial art from Japan&#8221;, &#8220;meditation in motion&#8221; or as a mixture of martial art and sport. The name &#8220;Aikido&#8221; is made up of three Japanese characters: &#8220;Ai&#8221; stands for the spirit, &#8220;Ki&#8221; represents energy and &#8220;Do&#8221; symbolizes the WAY. Together they point to the endeavor to bring spirit and energy into harmony and to use them efficiently.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"448\" width=\"533\" data-init-width=\"800\" height=\"355\" data-init-height=\"532\" title=\"woman-wearing-karate-belt-at-fitness-training-clas-2022-12-07-23-41-44-utc\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/acsa.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/woman-wearing-karate-belt-at-fitness-training-clas-2022-12-07-23-41-44-utc.jpg\" data-width=\"533\" data-height=\"355\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 532;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>AIKIDO<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Aikido can be described in many ways: &#8220;the art of self-defense&#8221;, &#8220;the WAY to unite physical and mental strength&#8221;, &#8220;the gentle martial art from Japan&#8221;, &#8220;meditation in motion&#8221; or as a mixture of martial art and sport. The name &#8220;Aikido&#8221; is made up of three Japanese characters: &#8220;Ai&#8221; stands for the spirit, &#8220;Ki&#8221; represents energy and &#8220;Do&#8221; symbolizes the WAY. Together they point to the endeavor to bring spirit and energy into harmony and to use them efficiently.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"451\" width=\"533\" data-init-width=\"800\" height=\"355\" data-init-height=\"532\" title=\"group-of-children-doing-karate-2021-08-27-22-39-36-utc-min\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/acsa.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group-of-children-doing-karate-2021-08-27-22-39-36-utc-min.jpg\" data-width=\"533\" data-height=\"355\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 532;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\"><strong>MEDIA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">An extensive collection of photos and videos from national and international events over many years provides insights into the practice and culture of Aikido within the ACSA and its member clubs. These visual documents are not only a source of nostalgia, but also a living testimony of how Aikido is experienced as a way of life and a community.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>MEDIA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">An extensive collection of photos and videos from national and international events over many years provides insights into the practice and culture of Aikido within the ACSA and its member clubs. These visual documents are not only a source of nostalgia, but also a living testimony of how Aikido is experienced as a way of life and a community.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\"><strong>CONTACT<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">If you have specific questions, please contact the relevant Board members according to their area of responsibility. For general questions, please contact the Central Secretariat.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"469\" width=\"533\" data-init-width=\"800\" height=\"355\" data-init-height=\"532\" title=\"martial-arts-master-teaching-young-student-to-figh-2023-04-25-04-16-08-utc-min\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/acsa.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/martial-arts-master-teaching-young-student-to-figh-2023-04-25-04-16-08-utc-min.jpg\" data-width=\"533\" data-height=\"355\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 532;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CONTACT<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you have specific questions, please contact the relevant Board members according to their area of responsibility. For general questions, please contact the Central Secretariat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"64\" data-init-width=\"280\" data-init-height=\"280\" title=\"logoHD\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/acsa.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logoHD.png\" data-width=\"100\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 280 \/ 280;\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-height=\"100\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; color: var(--tcb-color-6) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-6) !important;\">ACSA Central OfficeCH-8307 <span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-6) !important;\">EffretikonTel<\/span>. +41 79 414 83 47<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Follow us<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-id=\"icon-facebook\"><span>                     <\/span><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-id=\"icon-instagram\"><span>                     <\/span><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-dynamic-link=\"thrive_author_url\" data-shortcode-id=\"0\" data-id=\"icon-link\"><span> <!--! Font Awesome Pro 6.1.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) Copyright 2022 Fonticons, Inc. --><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acsa.ch\/wp-admin\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Copyright 2023 \u00a9 CKMP<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AIKIKAI SWITZERLANDACSA&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cultural Association of Switzerland for Aikido NEWS Search for:Search button NEWS ACSA Summer School in Saignel\u00e9gier 2025 Obersee Bilingual School Aikido Vorf\u00fchrung IAF Japan 2024 NEWS ACSA Summer School in Saignel\u00e9gier 2025 Obersee Bilingual School Aikido performance IAF Japan 2024 EVENTS The ACSA organizes a wide range of seminars to promote the exchange of experience and inspiration. These include the Yudansha seminar, ACSA seminar, seminars for children and young people as well as courses with international Aikido-Aikikai teachers and anniversary seminars, and you will also find the seminars of our members published here. We wish you a pleasant search and hope to see you at the events. EVENTS The ACSA organizes a wide range of seminars to promote the exchange of experience and inspiration. These include the Yudansha seminar, ACSA seminar, seminars for children and young people as well as courses with international Aikido-Aikikai teachers and anniversary seminars, and you will also find the seminars of our members published here. We wish you a pleasant search and hope to see you at the events. ACSA The ACSA (Association culturelle suisse d&#8217;Aikido) is one of the most traditional aikido associations in Switzerland. It is affiliated to the Hombu Dojo Tokyo (Aikikai) and is a member of both the IAF World Federation and the EAF European Federation. On an international level, ACSA is recognized and known as Aikikai Switzerland, and ACSA cooperates with other Aikido associations and groups in Switzerland in mutual respect. ACSA The ACSA (Association culturelle suisse d&#8217;Aikido) is one of the most traditional aikido associations in Switzerland. It is affiliated to the Hombu Dojo Tokyo (Aikikai) and is a member of both the IAF World Federation and the EAF European Federation. On an international level, ACSA is recognized and known as Aikikai Switzerland, and ACSA cooperates with other Aikido associations and groups in Switzerland in mutual respect. DOJOS Our membership is made up of Aikido clubs and Aikido schools. The individual members of these institutions are our licensees. The responsibility for Aikido training lies with the members, who provide an extensive range of training locally. You are sure to find a suitable training program in your region. DOJOS Our membership is made up of Aikido clubs and Aikido schools. The individual members of these institutions are our licensees. The responsibility for Aikido training lies with the members, who provide an extensive range of training locally. You are sure to find a suitable training program in your region. EDUCATION Since 2022, the ACSA has been recognized by the FOSPO (Federal Office of Sport) in the area of &#8220;Youth and Sport (Y+S)&#8221;. Our own instructors are responsible for training youth leaders. Aikido instructors are also trained in the Fukoshidoin and Shidoin ranks. The ACSA also issues internationally recognized certificates. EDUCATION Since 2022, the ACSA has been recognized by the FOSPO (Federal Office of Sport) in the area of &#8220;Youth and Sport (Y+S)&#8221;. Our own instructors are responsible for training youth leaders. Aikido instructors are also trained in the Fukoshidoin and Shidoin ranks. The ACSA also issues internationally recognized certificates. AIKIDO Aikido can be described in many ways: &#8220;the art of self-defense&#8221;, &#8220;the WAY to unite physical and mental strength&#8221;, &#8220;the gentle martial art from Japan&#8221;, &#8220;meditation in motion&#8221; or as a mixture of martial art and sport. The name &#8220;Aikido&#8221; is made up of three Japanese characters: &#8220;Ai&#8221; stands for the spirit, &#8220;Ki&#8221; represents energy and &#8220;Do&#8221; symbolizes the WAY. Together they point to the endeavor to bring spirit and energy into harmony and to use them efficiently. AIKIDO Aikido can be described in many ways: &#8220;the art of self-defense&#8221;, &#8220;the WAY to unite physical and mental strength&#8221;, &#8220;the gentle martial art from Japan&#8221;, &#8220;meditation in motion&#8221; or as a mixture of martial art and sport. The name &#8220;Aikido&#8221; is made up of three Japanese characters: &#8220;Ai&#8221; stands for the spirit, &#8220;Ki&#8221; represents energy and &#8220;Do&#8221; symbolizes the WAY. Together they point to the endeavor to bring spirit and energy into harmony and to use them efficiently. MEDIA An extensive collection of photos and videos from national and international events over many years provides insights into the practice and culture of Aikido within the ACSA and its member clubs. These visual documents are not only a source of nostalgia, but also a living testimony of how Aikido is experienced as a way of life and a community. MEDIA An extensive collection of photos and videos from national and international events over many years provides insights into the practice and culture of Aikido within the ACSA and its member clubs. These visual documents are not only a source of nostalgia, but also a living testimony of how Aikido is experienced as a way of life and a community. CONTACT If you have specific questions, please contact the relevant Board members according to their area of responsibility. For general questions, please contact the Central Secretariat. CONTACT If you have specific questions, please contact the relevant Board members according to their area of responsibility. For general questions, please contact the Central Secretariat. 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