Vincennes · Since 1976
The Cercle.
A tradition of passing on knowledge.
A place to practise, learn and come together. Discover the history of Cercle Tissier and its founder.
The history of the venue
Martial roots.
An open circle.
Founded in Vincennes in 1976 by Christian Tissier, the Cercle brings practitioners together around aikido and many other activities. Judo, karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu are part of its history.
Today, martial arts, dance, fitness and wellbeing coexist at 108 rue de Fontenay. Children and adults find different practices and paths here, united by the pleasure of learning.
The founder
Christian Tissier.
8th Dan in aikido from the Aikikai in Tokyo
He began aikido in 1962 and moved to Japan in 1969. For seven years, he trained at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo, notably with Seigo Yamaguchi, Kisaburo Osawa and Kisshōmaru Ueshiba.
On returning to France in 1976, he founded the Cercle in Vincennes. Teaching and training practitioners have been central to his career.
He received his 7th Dan in 1997 and his 8th Dan in Tokyo in January 2016.
Discover aikido at the Cercle →Plan your visit
At the end of the passageway,
the Cercle.
Métro line 1 · Château de Vincennes
RER line A · Vincennes