The sweeping movements of Taiko drumming demonstrate strength, concentration and aesthetics, but for anyone lucky enough to have witnessed this display in person would agree it takes a great deal of fitness and endurance, yet also exudes fun and joy. The beat of the drums is a staple of most Japanese folk festivals. And for good reason, as there are few who would not be moved by its fierce rhythm.
In our Neukölln dojo we offer regular classes for beginner and advanced drummers (see below on this page). In small groups, technique, rhythm and body feel are taught and extensively trained in accompaniment of traditional Japanese music. Each class is paired with a piece of music that matches the experience of the drummers. With time the rhythms become progressively more intricate and gradually the numbers of “voices” increase. We seek to develop as a group exploring these complexities together (see here for workshops).
Moreover, you can book our group for any special event with a programm fitting particularly to your needs - find an insight on youtube.
Our highlight after the lockdown measures was to celebrate 5 years iki iki TAIKO on 7th August 2021 in the ufaFabrik on the big open-air stage - the whole concert in full length is available on DVD, but have an insight into it here:
Or join us in one of our regular two-hour Beginner Taiko classes. Next Introductory Taiko Classes (find more informations about e.g. fees here):
Saturday, 19th March 2022 from 2pm to 4 pm - still spaces available;
Next Weekend Taiko Workshops:
Saturday + Sunday , 5th/6th March 2022, 12-4 pm - suitable for beginners, too and still spaces availabl;-).
And moreover, there is the possibility to jump in one of the current classes offered: on wednesdays at 4:45pm and/or on fridays at 8pm.
Classes for parents and kids (up to 6 years) stay cancelled due to Corona-Virus!
Regular classes take place at the following times (pre-registration required):
| Beginner Taiko | Mondays | 11:45am - 1:45 pm |
| Taiko for intermediate players II | Mondays | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
| Advanced Taiko - no spaces available | Mondays | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Taiko for quite advanced players - no spaces available |
Tuesdays | 4:45 pm - 6:45 pm |
| Taiko for advanced intermediate | Tuesdays | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Beginner Taiko I (since October 2021) | Wednesdays | 4:45 pm - 6:45 pm |
| Beginner Taiko - no spaces available | Wednesdays | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Taiko for intermediate players I | Thursdays | 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm |
| Taiko for advanced intermediate | Thursdays | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Advanced Taiko | Fridays | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Beginner Taiko I (since October 2021) | Fridays | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
The entry fee is 65, - € monthly. Student discounts are available on request ;-))
If you are interested in joining any of our classes, please contact Lilo Fischer at 0172 - 39 88 211 or write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fortunately, the MEX-team made a very nice video of our performance at the Fair for Manga and Animé in Berlin 2019:
and find here a quite short version of our performance in summer 2019 at the ufa Fabrik in Berlin:
Or see here videos we made for the Hiryu Project in 2017 and 2018:
as a project of two taiko groups in Berlin in 2018 (Taiko Connection and iki iki TAIKO)
and with our first beginner class in 2017: