My Approach

Martial arts are my starting point.

I teach through the experience of martial arts — especially aikido, but not limited to any single style. In practical partner exercises, we explore movement, balance, connection, timing and how we respond when a situation changes.

My approach can also offer a different perspective to people working with dance, theatre and other forms of movement. I do not come to teach their disciplines or replace their practice. I bring my own experience of martial arts and an invitation to explore together.

My Teaching Philosophy

I share my experience. I don't impose my conclusions.

I show what I have discovered and invite you to explore with me.

Everyone has the right to their own experiences, interpretations and discoveries. We may look at the same movement from different perspectives and see something different.

My path doesn't have to be your path. But we can discover something together.

— Sensei Smile

Explore through practice

We work with real movement and contact, not just ideas. Exercises, intensity and emphasis are adapted to the group. My three seminar themes are starting points for that shared exploration.

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