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1. Starting Aikido ... stress and tension. Regular practise will improve co-ordination, posture, self confidence, concentration and fitness level. Students can begin by attending any Tuesday night class at the Camden St. dojo. ... 2. New Camden Street Dojo ... July and is open to all. A beginners course starts on Thursday 7th of July and runs for 4 weeks. Class Details: Tuesday 8.15 to 9.30pm (Open) Thursdays 7.30 to 9pm ... 3. Training at the Big Sky Aikido ... hardest, fastest training one of the week. The warm-up usually leaves you panting and then the real training begins. Olson Sensei will perform a technique 3 or 4 times and then let us at it. There are ... 4. A New Branch Dojo Opening in Belfast! ... March 2010 by Judith McSpadden, 1st Dan Aikikai. It is affiliated to the Irish Aikikai Aikido under the technical direction of Cyril Lagrasta, 4th Dan Aikikai. The first 10 weeks beginners course will ... 5. Dublin Aikikai FAQ ... It’s your body and the only one you have so don’t destroy it trying to force it into condition. This will happen gradually and with time. As you continue regular training, the body will begin to relax ... 6. A dream comes true - Practice at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo ... world dream about! Because I was apprehensive about my first visit to the Hombu dojo, I had chosen to attend a beginners' class to start with. I was slightly worried about the etiquette, which I expected ... 7. The Itinerant Aikidoka ... The beginnings in Paris I started to practice Aikido in 1976 in Fontenay-Sous-Bois under the direction of Max Mazzone. This was long before the cleavage between the two federations; Aikido was indeed ... 8. Interview with Micheline Tissier, 6th Dan Aikikai ... actually mainly into athletics and my speciality was the 1200m. I kept on jogging everyday until I was 40. G. E.: We know quite well how classes are run in Tokyo but we know less how beginners are taught ... 9. Aikido and Static Work ... Through my different experiences I found that techniques practiced in a static manner could be useful for beginners. It tends to strengthen their basic positions and enhance their ... 10. Trip to Japan part 1: Arrival in Tokyo The beginning the month of May saw the realisation of a very old dream of mine. As far as I can remember, I have always been interested in Asian countries, in particular Japan, and always had the wish ... 11. Channel Your Ki Flow ... means of defence is a bonus. A five-week beginners course in Phibsboro cost €49. To enroll, call 01 874 9595. Classes also run in Dance Ireland, Foley St. www.danceireland.ie The Facts Aikido ... 12. History of the Dublin Aikikai Aikido ... to begin with, it was tough to keep students and the interest in Aikido going. In time Cyril founded our Dublin Aikikai Aikido organisation and we have maintained close links with teachers in ... 13. Summer school in Meze (South coast of France) with Philippe Gouttard At the beginning of July, just like every year for ten years running, a group of fanatical aikidoka went to Mèze (Herault, France) for a week of intensive training under heavy sun. The Taurus site, near ... 14. Practicing at Lake Yamanaka, Japan ... end of May/beginning of June the Summer Aikido Gasshuku organized by Igarashi Sensei takes place at the lake Yamanaka near the Fujisan in Japan. One of my friends practises in the Dojo of Igarashi Sensei ... 15. Dojo Etiquette ... and gratitude to the Founder for developing this system of study. The words spoken at the beginning of practice between the students and the instructor are, “Onegai shimasu.” Loosely translated it is a ... 16. Aikido Today Magazine interview with Cyril Lagrasta, head instructor of Dublin Aikikai Aikido. ... Aikido Today Magazine: When did you begin Aikido? Cyril: 1987 ATM: Why? Cyril: I got involved in a couple of fights and wanted to look for a martial Art that could help me defend myself. ATM: ...

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Classes Timetable

Tuesdays
20.15 - 21.30	Fitness Dock Camden St
20.00 - 21.30	Sports Complex DCU
Wednesdays
20.30 - 21.30	Dance House Foley St
Thursdays
19.30 - 21.00	Fitness Dock Camden St
20.00 - 21:30	Sports Complex DCU
Saturdays
12.00 - 13.30	Fitness Dock Camden St
12.00 - 13.30	Sports Complex DCU