At the Aikido and QiGong Dojo in Überlingen, you can delve into the secrets of Asian martial arts.
The training atmosphere is characterized by mutual respect and a spirit of camaraderie.
In this supportive environment, you can learn the fundamental principles:
proper body alignment,
inner balance,
and deep inner relaxation in all situations.
These fundamentals will guide you on your path to a healthy, self-determined, and happy life.
Aikido – What Is It?
Aikido stems from the tradition of Japanese martial arts and their spiritual practices.
In Aikido training, you practice inviting your partner’s attack in order to guide them. In the words of Aikido’s founder, O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, this is called “Inryoku no tanren” in Japanese.
According to O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba’s experience, duality is overcome when one succeeds in anticipating the attack and guiding the partner.
Aikido means working on oneself through the body. At the same time, Aikido is also a spiritual path.
The word “Aikido” is composed of three characters (kanji). These have the following meanings:
Ai – Unity – Connection and Love
Ki – The primordial energy that sustains the entire
universe
Do – The Way
Consequently, a correct translation of the word “Aikido” is:
The Way of Unity with Love and the Energy that Sustains the Entire Universe.
Aikido is rooted as a spiritual path in the tradition of Japanese martial arts.
Aikido was brought into the world by O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969).
Aikido is the loving protection of all living things—“Ban ju ai go.”
Aikido does not involve competitions or tournaments.
Rather, Aikido offers the opportunity to find peace and to gain clarity about one’s own life’s purpose (Ten Mei), which is bestowed by Heaven.
L’Onde du Dragon—what is it?
Qigong stems from an ancient Chinese tradition. “Qi” means energy and “Gong” means techniques. Qigong is therefore the inner art of cultivating and circulating Qi.
When Qigong is combined with the Dragon Wave (L’Onde du Dragon), the energetic and therapeutic effects are multiplied.
As we can see from the great masters, the heart of Qigong and all internal Asian arts (Aikido, Qigong, Karate, Kung Fu, etc.) lies in mastering the body and the flow of energy.
Unfortunately, many great masters do not reveal the keys to attaining this internal mastery.
In L’Onde du Dragon, our students receive these hidden keys exclusively and directly. This opens the royal path of joy, transformation, and health to students from the very first minute of their study.
Practicing Qigong with the Dragon Wave develops the following abilities within us:
• Alignment and a relaxed connection to the earth (SONG)
• Unity of the body and connection to energy (PENG)
• Moving the body and energy from the DanTian
• The perception and circulation of energy, Qi
• The connection to the Source (Wu Ji), to pleasure, joy, and love
Our Instructors:
Philipp Hagenmeyer: 4th Dan, Aikikai Tokyo; 1st Duan, Onde du Dragon (QiGong)
Kim Zeitler: 2nd Dan, Aikikai Tokyo
Our Senseis:
Gerard Blaize in Paris: 8th Dan, Aikikai Tokyo
Thierry Doctrinal in Nantes: Founder of Ecole L'Onde du Dragon (QiGong)