Aïkido Club La Côte
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Aikido · Gland · since 1992

The way of harmony

A martial art without competition, where you learn not to turn an opponent into an enemy. Beginners are welcome at every class — the first month is on us.

Try a month for free → See the timetable
Musubi The attack comes straight in. The circle does not block it: it welcomes it and draws it into its own movement, until the two become one. Your turn: start outside and draw an attack toward the circle, with the mouse or a finger.
Discover

What is aikido?

Three characters, one way

Founded in Japan by Morihei Ueshiba, aikido relies on evasion, non-resistance and unbalancing. It takes more suppleness than strength, and can be practised at any age.

  1. Ai

    Harmony, joining

    Blending with the other’s movement rather than opposing it.

  2. Ki

    Energy, spirit

    Vital energy — what flows when the body is relaxed and centred.

  3. Dō

    The way

    A lifelong practice, on the mat and beyond it.

Aikido, its history and spirit →

Coming up

Coming up at the dojo

  1. Seminar Saturday, 3 October 2026 · 10:00–16:15

    Autumn club seminar

  2. Club life Tuesday, 27 October 2026

    Taking down the tatami

  3. Change of venue 29 October – 6 December 2026

    Training in the upper dojo

  4. Closed 24 December 2026 – 3 January 2027

    Christmas holidays — dojo closed

Full calendar →

Timetable

Two evenings a week

Tuesday

Adults 19:30–21:00

Thursday

Juniors (age 8+) 18:00–19:00
Adults 19:30–21:00

Classes can be extended to 21:30 on request. Please arrive 10 minutes before the class starts.

A month’s trial, free and with no commitment.

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Technique atlas

See the movement, not just the name

Over forty animated plates: footwork, attacks, pins, throws and weapons. Pause, slow down, follow every step.

Ikkyō
Ikkyō First principle
Shihō-nage
Shihō-nage Four-direction throw
Tenkan 12
Tenkan Pivot on the front foot

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Instructors

Passing it on for 34 years

The club was founded in 1992 by the late Bernard Caloz Shihan. It is a member of the Swiss Cultural Aikido Association (ACSA).

Patrick Schyrr

4th dan Shidōin

Aikikai-certified instructor

Adults

Delphine Bläuer

4th dan Shidōin

Aikikai-certified instructor

Adults

Jason Humbert

3rd dan Fukushidōin

Aikikai-certified assistant instructor

AdultsJuniors

Club members at the spring 2026 seminar, in keikogi and hakama.
Club seminar, spring 2026.

News

Club life

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Bernard Caloz Shihan, en seiza, en keikogi et hakama.
Bernard Caloz · 1938–2021 · © pattteo.com

In memory

“Stay supple, use your centre, put energy at your fingertips!”

Bernard Caloz Shihan, 7th dan, founder of the club

His path and the ORCA Production film →

Find us

Salle Montoly, Gland

In Gland, between Nyon and Rolle. Free parking on site. For a first class, come 10 minutes before it starts.

Try a month for free → Write to the secretary

Salle Montoly
Chemin de Montoly 3, 1196 Gland

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