aikido

"a wonderful perspective that challenges us to meet aggression with harmony, and see it as an opportunity to evolve"

Youth program

"We strive to introduce the elements of harmonious interaction, creative conflict resolution, and positive confidence in oneself"

Yoga

"a process of self-discovery and exploration beyond what we think we already know"

uchideshi

"Within the framework of Aikido training, yoga, meditation and discussion the uchideshi steps on a path of their own self discovery and self expression, freeing themselves from conditioned patterns."

meditation

"it is possible to discover a natural state of being, free from the definitions of personal history, limited self image, and future projection"

Welcome

Thank you for visiting us here, we are a full time Aikido dojo located in Montreux, Switzerland.


We are committed to being a support for the awakening, transformation and evolution of the human individual, our society and the global community.
By offering the path of Aikido, the practice of Yoga, and the approach of Meditation, Aikido Montreux aims to give the student the clear perspective, skills and techniques for self discovery and transformation. The program places the emphasis on bringing this development into all levels of life and community, integrating these new experiences into who we are and how we live.
Upcoming events
May
5
Sun
Quaker meeting
May 5 @ 12:00 – 14:00

Do you live in the intention of SIMPLICITY? NON-VIOLENCE? Telling the TRUTH?

Creating and supporting COMMUNITY? A world of EQUITY? ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP?

Are you someone who forges your own spiritual path? Are you comfortable asking yourself the big questions of life? Are you a seeker?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, consider exploring Quakerism with us in a meeting in silence followed by fellowship, discussion, tea and coffee

 

At the dojo in Montreux

May
17
Fri
Riviera Seminar
May 17 @ 19:30 – May 19 @ 14:30

Unity in Diversity

 

oin Miles Kessler, Patrick Cassidy and special guest instructor, Bruno Gonzalez as they collaborate on an exploration of the Art of Aikido and our human experience

 

Venue: College de la Veveyse, Rue du Torrent 27, 1800 Vevey

 

Fees:

  • 150 CHF.- Riviera Seminar Early Registration (before April 1st, 2024)
  • 170 CHF.- Riviera Seminar Registration (after April 1st, 2024)
  • 180 CHF.- Riviera Seminar and Special Monday event (before April 1st, 2024
  • 210 CHF.- Riviera Seminar + Special Monday event (after April 1st, 2024)

more info  here

May
20
Mon
Special Monday Event Riviera Seminar
May 20 @ 11:00 – 15:30

Integrating Tradition to Evolve

Venue: Aikido Montreux, Rue Industrielle 22bis, 1820 Montreux

Jul
7
Sun
Quaker meeting
Jul 7 @ 12:00 – 14:00

Do you live in the intention of SIMPLICITY? NON-VIOLENCE? Telling the TRUTH?

Creating and supporting COMMUNITY? A world of EQUITY? ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP?

Are you someone who forges your own spiritual path? Are you comfortable asking yourself the big questions of life? Are you a seeker?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, consider exploring Quakerism with us in a meeting in silence followed by fellowship, discussion, tea and coffee

 

At the dojo in Montreux

Sep
1
Sun
Quaker meeting
Sep 1 @ 12:00 – 14:00

Do you live in the intention of SIMPLICITY? NON-VIOLENCE? Telling the TRUTH?

Creating and supporting COMMUNITY? A world of EQUITY? ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP?

Are you someone who forges your own spiritual path? Are you comfortable asking yourself the big questions of life? Are you a seeker?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, consider exploring Quakerism with us in a meeting in silence followed by fellowship, discussion, tea and coffee

 

At the dojo in Montreux

What others say about us:

Our instructors

Patrick Cassidy
 
Patrick Cassidy
6th Dan / Head instructor
Durward Burell
 
Durward Burell
5th Dan / Yoga instructor
Mitchy Ogata
 
Mitchy Ogata
3rd Dan / Yoga instructor
Marie-Aude Mayor
 
Marie-Aude Mayor
3rd Dan / Yoga instructor

Questions

Don’t hesitate to contact us here at Aikido Montreux with your questions and comments. We are in the midst of creating a new internet presence and your patience is appreciated. We are excited by our new evolution and are looking forward to a creatively expressing our work in new ways.