Harmony, technique and presence

Aikido

A Japanese martial art that brings together body, mind and your relationship with your partner through technical, progressive and cooperative practice.

Morning and evening classesWeapons practiceAll levels
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Aikido at Dōjō Feilen Meishūkan

The practice

Learning with continuity

Practice combines movement, controls, throws and weapons work. Classes are open to people with different levels of experience and place the emphasis on safety, continuity and shared learning.

Meishūkan Dōjō Feilen is a member of Sansuikai Europe.

Plan your practice

Timetable

Check the weekly timetable and confirm any changes with the dojo.

Who teaches

Teachers

Read about each teacher’s background, teaching approach and experience.

Portrait of Michelle Feilen Rigol

Shihan, 6th dan Aikikai

Michelle Feilen Rigol

Michelle Feilen has 30 years of experience practising Aikido. She is a student of Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan and holds the title of Shihan.

Assistant teachers

Guillem Valle 4th dan, Fukushidoin
Raúl Martínez 4th dan, Fukushidoin
Gonzalo Cabré 4th dan, Fukushidoin
David Rodríguez 2nd dan

Before you come

Frequently asked questions

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Do I need previous experience to start Aikido?

No. Classes are open to all levels and the practice is progressive and cooperative: you learn alongside more experienced partners, supported by the teaching team, always with an emphasis on safety.

Who teaches the Aikido classes?

Michelle Feilen Rigol, Shihan and 6th dan Aikikai, with 30 years of practice and a student of Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan. She is supported by a team of assistants holding 2nd to 4th dan.

When are the Aikido classes?

There are classes from Monday to Saturday, both in the morning (early and mid-morning) and in the evening. The full timetable is on this page; please check any changes with the dojo.

Do you train with weapons in Aikido?

Yes. Classes combine movement, controls, throws and weapons work, and on Saturday mornings there is a class dedicated to weapons.

Which organisation does the dojo belong to?

Dōjō Feilen Meishūkan practises Aikikai Aikido and is a member of Sansuikai Europe. It also hosts an international seminar in Barcelona every year with T. Kuribayashi Shihan, 7th dan Aikikai.

How can I get started?

Write or call us telling us about your experience and availability, and we will point you to the group that suits you best. We are at Carrer de Xifré, 44–46, next to Clot (L1, L2) and Camp de l’Arpa (L5) metro stations.

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Interested in Aikido?

Tell us about your experience and availability. We will point you to the right group.