Open Keiko with Klaus Meßlinger
(5 July 2026)
It is an exciting challenge in aikido to take an attack seriously while remaining calm. Klaus Meßlinger is particularly interested in how he can establish an alert connection with his opponent that is not perceived as resistance or manipulation, but still effectively ends the attack.
Since its founding, the dojo has organised around 125 events with many different teachers. In addition to contributing to the development of aikido in Oberursel, this has led to many lasting friendships. This community and constant curiosity promote lifelong development, says Klaus: "Good traditions keep the flame alive, and that requires an alert and eager mind."
Klaus Meßlinger began his aikido journey 30 years ago, on 3 July 1996. He practised and continues to practise in dojos that follow the teachings of Yamaguchi Seigo shihan (1924–1996) and his students Endo Seishiro shihan (Saku) and Christian Tissier shihan (Paris). After gaining initial experience in Tendo-Ryu Aikido in Bayreuth, he joined Ulli Kubetzek's dojo in Frankfurt in 1999, before finally founding Aikido Oberursel at the end of 2013. Today, his most influential teachers are Jan Nevelius shihan and Jorma Lyly shihan (Stockholm).
Klaus holds a 4th Dan Aikikai Tokyo.
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Schedule
5 July 2026
Sunday, 5 July
@ TVW (Weißkirchen)
From 20:00
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Venue
TVW
TV Weisskirchen
(TVW)Oberurseler Str. 16
61440 Oberursel
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Oberursel is located in the north-west of Frankfurt am Main (approx. 20 min by train or car).
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