Peter Van Marcke Sensei is the head of Antwerpen Aikikai and combines decades of dedicated practice with a deep understanding of Aikido. Shaped by teachers such as Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei, Seiichi Sugano Sensei, and Nobuyoshi Tamura Sensei, his Aikido is marked by dynamism, clarity, and precision. Peter is not only a highly respected teacher in the Aikido world, but also a key figure in our line and a dear friend to our dojo community.

In this conversation, we speak about progress in Aikido, the challenges of long-term practice, and how one’s understanding of Aikido evolves over a lifetime.