Dojo da Luz
More than a training room, the Dojo is a place of learning, attention and community.
Dojo (道場) literally means the place where the Way is practised. It is dedicated to physical, mental and relational development.
Dojo da Luz also includes a social space to read, talk, watch films and spend time together before or after practice.
Teacher
5th Dan Aikikai · IPDJ sports coach
He began practising in Jaén in 2000. His search led him to follow Seishiro Endo and meet Franck Noël, who became his main reference.
He lived in Toulouse for six and a half years, practising daily at Dojo de la Roseraie and spending time as an uchideshi. He moved to Lisbon in 2015 and opened Dojo da Luz in 2016.
He continues to attend seminars across Europe and has visited Aikikai Hombu Dojo and Saku Dojo in Japan.
Instructor · Dojo da Luz
He began practising Aikido in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, under the guidance of Sensei Pádua. In 2017, he moved to Portugal, where he continued his practice and development in Aikido at Dojo da Luz in Lisbon.
With more than 20 years of practice, he remains dedicated to the continuous study of Aikido, its practice, and the transmission of its principles, promoting both personal and collective development through training.
Instructor · Dojo da Luz
With more than 40 years of experience in martial arts, particularly Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Kickboxing, he began practising Aikido in 2017. His approach emphasises precision of movement and attentive learning, making Aikido accessible to people of all ages.
He supports students through their first steps in the dojo, creating an atmosphere of trust and discovery.
He is particularly interested in the connection between movement, breathing and mindful presence in daily training.
Instructor · Dojo da Luz
She has been practising Aikido since 2018 at Dojo da Luz. She promotes a calm and dynamic approach, focused on listening to one’s partner and maintaining balance.
Author of the book “Relational Aikido”, and founder of the Martial Verbal Arts® programme (www.martialverbalarts.com), a behavioural training method inspired by the principles and teachings of Aikido, which has enabled hundreds of young people and adults to manage situations involving verbal aggression in everyday life, at school, at work, and within the family environment.
Instrutor - Dojo da Luz
He has practised Aikido since childhood. He joined Dojo da Luz in 2017, dedicating himself intensively to the study of Aikido and attending all classes offered by the dojo.
His teaching focuses on contact and the relationship between uke and tori.
In his classes, he encourages each practitioner to find their own pace, combining discipline with a spirit of cooperation.
Colaboradora - Dojo da Luz
Aikido came into my life at a very young age. For me, it is far more than a martial art: it is movement, discipline, presence, and a way of staying connected with myself.
My passion for this art makes me feel more alive. Today, I continue to train, learn, and discover new possibilities within my body and within myself.
Shihan · Dojo de la Roseraie
He practised for eight years in Japan, primarily with Seigo Yamaguchi, and founded Dojo de la Roseraie in Toulouse.
Hombu Dojo
One of the most influential post-war Aikido teachers and a reference for a generation of Japanese and European instructors.
Aikido Doshu
Morihei, Kisshomaru and Moriteru Ueshiba have carried the discipline forward from its foundation to the present.
