Aikido reached Iceland and was practiced by an informal group of enthusiasts for many years. The time came in January 1996 to form Aikikai Reykjavík as a sports club in the Icelandic sports federation and since then, aikido has been practiced without interruption for 30 years.
Join us in our Dojo in Reykjavík from Thursday 29th of January to Sunday 1st of February 2026 to celebrate this momentous occasion. We will hold a seminar with excellent instructors for a weekend of pure aikido joy. After training on Saturday we are invited to the University of Iceland Japan Festival for a public introduction to the art of Aikido and demonstration. Saturday culminates in the celebration dinner.
Confirmed instructors are our three great friends, masters of Aikido. Instructor profiles are available.
- Hiroaki Kobayashi 7. Dan Shihan
- Urban Aldenklint 7. Dan Shihan
- Cenneth Sparby 7. Dan Shihan.
Registration is now open. Please register for free if you intend to pay the seminar fee in person upon arrival.
Price for the whole seminar is ISK 20,000 (€140) until the end of the seminar on 1st of February. Single sessions are available.
Useful information for guests attending the seminar
Downloadable PDF file containing visitor information.
Accommodation can be arranged
There is hotel, hostel or Airbnb available in Reykjavik, nearby the dojo.
The nearest hotel from our dojo is Hótel Ísland, which is 5 minutes walking distance.
Staying at the dojo (sleeping on the mat) is also available. There is a kitchenette for simple cooking.
Aikido demonstration at the Japan Festival
Organized by the students of Japanese at the University of Iceland.
Aikido is demonstrated each year, but due to the 30 year anniversary there is 1 hour scheduled.
Members of Aikikai Reykjavík will perform the demonstration under the guidance of the three visiting Shihan.
See Japan Festival on Facebook for more information.
Commemorative T-shirts are available
The T-shirt designed for this event is designed by Brumm Brumm and is meant to show the calmness in dynamic movement.
Sizes available are S / M / L / XL / XXL
Price is ISK 5,000 (€35)
Brumm Brumm is a mobile printing studio and gallery housed within a vintage camper.
Dinner party celebration will be on Saturday
The celebration will take place in a hall close to Höfði at Borgartun 22.
We invite all participants to meet us there at 7:00 PM for an evening of stories and great fun.
Dinner buffet is prepared by chef Jökull Tandri Ásmundarson.
Main dishes are lamb, turkey and salmon with vegan option available on request.
The evening starts with a welcome drink and contines with soft drinks. Guests are welcome to bring their own beverages.
Guests will need to pre-register and inform of dietary restrictions before seminar start.
Reservations can be made here.
Price is set at ISK 9,500 (€70).
Transportation information
The Dojo Address is Armuli 19, 108 Reykjavik.
The distance between our Dojo and the city center is approximately 20 minutes on foot.
There is public transportation available between city center and the bus stop (Laugardalshöll) near by Dojo. We recommend the Strætó bus transport website for planning your trips.
Taxi service may be the easiest way to get around.
If you feel adventurous, electric scooter services put their vehicles everywhere.