What is Kokoro · Do?

Kokoro · Do is a movement practice inspired by aikido, yoga, stretching, breathwork and the way of the wooden weapon — the bokken, jo and tanto. It blends the grace of dance, the awareness of yoga, and the practical wisdom of martial arts into one sustainable approach to movement that supports your daily life.

Do I need martial arts experience to start?

No. No martial arts experience is needed. The weapons — bokken, jo and tanto — are simply tools for reconnecting with your body and sharpening your awareness. The practice is designed for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced martial artists.

Can I train online from anywhere in the world?

Yes. Kokoro · Do offers guided on-demand online courses you can train anywhere, anytime. The practice is designed to be done at home with minimal space and equipment.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Your first week is completely free, with no commitment. You can cancel anytime. After the trial, membership is 19,99 EUR per month.

What are the benefits of the practice?

The practice builds stronger bones and better bone density, healthier muscles and mobility, coordination and balance, confidence and self-worth, calmness and clarity of mind, resilience and adaptability, and a deeper connection with yourself and others.

What weapons do you train with?

We train with three traditional Japanese wooden weapons: the bokken (wooden sword), the jo (four-foot staff), and the tanto (wooden short blade). Each weapon teaches a different quality of strength — precision, flow, and closeness.

What is Kokoro · Do?

A movement practice inspired by mobility, yoga, aikido and the way of the wooden weapon.

Traditional wooden weapons laid along a dark surface

Workshops

Practice together

For groups and teams

Workshops can be booked for small or large groups of friends, company team-building events and other occasions. We begin with the basics of the Japanese budo world, the main self-defence techniques and an introduction to the traditional weapons, and we also make time for a freeing and relaxing breath practice and full-body stretching, which you can do on your own or together with a partner.

The weapons we practise with

Bokken

Jō

Tantō