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Written by Brian Milton
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We are having a Free taster aikido class on Tuesday 8th of January followed by a 4 week beginners course commencing on Wednesday 16th of January. If you have been interested in doing Aikido or have been putting it off, now is a great time to start. Even just come along to try it out on the 8th, even bring a friend or relative along with you.
Aikido is a great way to stay fit, learn to defend yourself and have fun at the same time. It is suitable for men and women of all ages. Classes take place in a friendly open environment. So why not give it a go!
Time: 8:00pm to 9:30pm (7:30pm to 8:30pm for free taster class)
Cost: €35 for 4 classes
Location: Dance house, Foley Street, Dublin 1.
To start, you can let us know by email
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or on Facebook www.facebook.com/DublinAikido or even just come along on the 8th or the 16th. You just need to wear loose clothing like tracksuit bottoms and a T-shirt. Shorts are not suitable.
If you have any questions dont hesitate to contact us.
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Written by Philippe Gouttard
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For the past three decades, I have been returning to Tokyo every year order to train with the masters of the Hombu Dojo, and every time I feel the same joy, even though my expectations are not always fulfilled once I actually step on the tatami. But it is just fine like that. Given this situation, there are questions that I am being asked rather often, particularly during the social moments such as those spent at the cafe nearby the Hombu Dojo, the one where foreign practitioners often meet between classes. These questions are mostly "Why are you coming back to Tokyo every year? What are you coming for? Why do you always go to Saku to train with Endo Sensei even though your practice does not at all correspond to the principles that he is demonstrating?"
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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 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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