in Kniebis, 72250 Freudenstadt (Black Forest, Germany)
Saturday, July 25 – Saturday, August 1, 2026
Susen Werner (5th Dan, PhD in Sports Science) was inspired to begin Aikido 25 years ago during a journey through Mongolia by a fellow traveler. Since then, she has trained with Sensei Bodo Rödel in Cologne and regularly attends seminars with Sensei Christian Tissier. Many other teachers have influenced her Aikido, especially Sensei Tsuruzo Miyamoto and Sensei Yoko Okamoto.
From 2015 to 2020, she taught regularly at the Aikido School Cologne, and since 2016 she has been teaching Aikido as a regular course at the German Sport University Cologne. She has been a long-standing member of the National Technical Committee of the Aikido Federation Germany.
In her Aikido practice and teaching, Susen integrates precise technical bodywork, knowledge from her sports science studies, and experience from meditation and contact improvisation practice. She very much looks forward to exploring these elements together in a women-centered space.
Training:
We will train in a spacious and beautiful multi-purpose hall with at least 100 square meters of mat space. The Naturfreundehaus is about a 20-minute walk from the hall. Please bring practice weapons and a meditation cushion.
Accommodation:
We will stay at the Naturfreundehaus, beautifully located in the middle of the forest with a wonderful view of the Black Forest (www.naturfreundehaus-kniebis.de). The house will be exclusively reserved for us. You can choose between 16 double rooms, two triple rooms, and two four-bed rooms. Towels (€7) and bed linen (€2.50) can be rented from the house or brought from home. Camping is unfortunately not possible. The Naturfreundehaus is located directly on a circular hiking trail with a waterfall and a moor bath.
Training Schedule (proposal – subject to change):
9:00–9:30 Meditation
9:30–11:00 Aikido
11:15–12:00 Aikido
12:15–12:45 Weapons practice
13:15–13:45 Stretching and breathing
During the breaks (15 minutes each), small snacks such as fruit will be provided. After training, there will be a late lunch with a warm meal prepared by our cook.
Course Duration:
Arrival on Saturday from 4:00 pm, shared dinner in the evening. Aikido training begins Sunday morning. Departure on Saturday by 12:00 noon (no training on that day).
Meals:
Our cook this year is Rupya Spreen. She will prepare two vegetarian, organic meals per day for us.
Costs:
Included: (fees for cook and instructor, training hall, accommodation, and meals)
Regular price: €640–780 (you decide within this range).
For the socially supported price, please inquire individually so that we can make participation possible for every woman.
Beginners and women who have not been training in Aikido for very long are also warmly welcome at the Summer Camp (WAW)!
Binding registration by April 30, 2026 at: jeth1@gmx.de
A deposit of €150 is due upon confirmation of registration. If you are unable to attend and your spot cannot be filled from the waiting list, €25 of the deposit will be retained.
We look forward to seeing you!
Your 2026 organizing team: Ani, Marie & Jennifer
www.women-aikido.org