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Jörg Kretzschmar

Jörg Kretzschmar

Jörg Kretzschmar started to practice Aikido in 1994. He is an Aikido professional based in Cologne, Germany, with global reach since 2002 and holds the 6th Dan rank of Aikikai Honbu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan.Jörg is president of Kimusubi Dojos International.

He has been a personal student (Deshi) of Endo Seishiro Shihan for more than 15 years. In 2002 he has founded the aikido forum kishintai in Cologne, Germany, hosting numerous international seminars with teachers like Endo Shihan, Matti Joensuu, Lyly Shihan, Ariga Shihan and many others.

Jörg has been employed as teacher with aikido-expertise at diverse institutions like the Arturo Acting School, the Sports University of Germany and the Opera Cologne.

 
 

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  • Traditional Chinese Qigong Retreat • Level 3

    27 September 2025 – 28 September 2025

    With: Ute Schneider

    Cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through the practice of qigong as presented by two distinct Taoist schools. Prerequisite Level 1 & 2

     
  • Kado-Ikebana Instructor Training 2025

    28 September 2025 – 5 October 2025

    With: Marcia Shibata

    This teacher’s training continues to cultivate a mind/heart that is always open. The programme is by invitation only.

     
  • Practicing Relational Presence: Improvisation and Movement Meditation

    5 October 2025 – 11 October 2025

    With: Nita Little

    This five-day workshop is for anyone who wishes to deepen their skills of improvisation in daily life, easy movement and relational levels of engagement that will include physical contact. Open to All.

     

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