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Written by Brian Milton
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At the moment we have no specific beginners course/classes running but we would encourage anyone who would like to start Aikido to come along to any of our classes. It would help if you emailed us at
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or contact us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/DublinAikido before you attend so we can expect you. Be sure to wear suitable loose clothing like a T-shirt and tracksuit bottoms (shorts are not suitable).
Classes are charged at €10 each but if you wish to train more frequently we have a monthly subscription of €50 giving you unlimited classes at any venue throughout the month.
If you have any questions please contact us otherwise we look forward to seeing you on the mats! |
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Written by Iain Hull
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Cyril has openned a new club in Geneva.
All the instructors and members wish Cyril the best success with his new club and we hope to organise to attend a course with Cyril in Geneva in the new year.
Remember that Cyril is here with us in November for a course. See here for more details. |
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Written by Steven Lohrenz
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 I've trained at the Big Sky Aikido on previous trips back to Montana. This time it started to feel like coming home. The slogan for the dojo is "Train With Joy" and the space and people embody this philosophy in every way from the moment you step into the dojo until you bow out at the end of class. For a town the size of Bozeman (30,000) having as large a group of Aikido practictioners is surprising but having a dojo with its own dedicated space and the number of classes is mind-boggling. The largest town in Montana, Billings (130,000), doesn't have a dedicated dojo or as large of a group to practice with. Having had trained there, I suspect a good part of its success stems from the successfull embodiment of the slogan. |
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Written by Susan Hensel
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 The Irish weather God must have a soft spot for Japan and cherry blossoms, as it was an exceptionally beautiful day on Sunday, 11 April, when Hanami – the Japanese cherry blossom festival – was celebrated in Dublin. Blue sky, sunshine and mild temperatures were the perfect conditions for the outdoor event at Farmleigh House Estate.
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Written by Guillaume Erard
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Please accept my apologizes for the voluntarily provocative title but I think it sums up well what a little research on the word Budo can teach you. The word Budo is now ubiquitous in the popular culture and it is safe to say that along with sushi, karaoke, bonsai and manga, it figures amongst the most successful exports of the Japanese culture. It is however one of the most misunderstood of all. Today I would like to provide some clues on what Budo is really about. I will first try to explain the origins of the word and then, discuss their implications on nowadays practice.
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Written by Guillaume Erard
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 I often receive emails from people seeking information about practicing at the Hombu Dojo. Unfortunately, I don't always have as much time as I would like in order to answer each of them properly so I though I would try to address these issues formally in an article. For many practitioners of Aikido it is a dream to one day, have the chance to train the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo. Hopefully, this dream can eventually become a reality as more and more people travel each year to Japan in order to study at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo for a few days, weeks, or even months. While some might be lucky enough to travel with a Sensei or a Sempai who knows the ins and outs of the place and who can act as a guide, others might make the trip on their own and for them. The prospect can be a source of great challmenge and excitation but it can also be the cause of a few worries. Some of the most frequently asked questions are: where am I going to stay? What should I bring? How much does training cost? Which classes can I attend? What are the rules that I should be aware of?
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Written by Guillaume Erard
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In Japan, the months of April and May are quite busy in celebrations. Within the Aikido world, there are also a few events that are worth noting such as the anniversary of the founder's passing on April 26th 1969, the Aiki Shrine Festival and the 29th of April and the massive annual All Japan Aikido Demonstration on May 22nd.
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Written by Susan Hensel
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 I felt a bit like a pilgrim arriving at the destination of her pilgrimage when I made my way to the Aikikai Hombu Dojo on a Monday morning in September 2009. It was very early on that Monday morning, as the class that I had chosen to attend was scheduled to start at 7.00am.
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Written by Olivier Gaurin
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Olivier Gaurin is a scholar of Aikido, author of several books on Aikido as well as historical fictions set in medieval Japan. Concerned about a drift of our art towards the sport, he reminds us about the cultural aspects that are an intrinsic part of Aikido. Having lived in Japan for over 20 years, he has immersed himself into the ancestral culture of his country of adoption and shares his thoughts on how 21st century Aikidoka should apprehend their practice.
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