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1. The travelling Aikidoka's guide to practice at the Hombu Dojo 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 ... 2. Aikido class to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police ... The account I am going to give today describes precisely one of these occurrences. During several months training intensively at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo, I have had the opportunity to make a lot ... 3. Video of the Dublin Aikikai trip to Japan in May 2008 A group of students of the Dublin Aikikai led by Cyril Lagrasta and Philippe Gouttard travelled to Japan in order to train at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo. This video shot by Derek ... 4. Dublin Aikikai FAQ ... in Tokyo (Aikikai Hombu Dojo). Our students and teachers regularly travel not only to Japan but all over the world to train with top level instructors. Well no, but like any physical exercise it ... 5. A dream comes true - Practice at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo 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 ... 6. New Video: Trip to Japan ... Hombu Dojo and discover Japan! 57445421 For a detailed account of this trip, please read the following articles: 1 - Arrival to Tokyo 2 - First Class at the Hombu dojo ... 7. Practice at the Aikikai with Philippe Gouttard Today, I would like to share a moment that too few of us Aikidoka get the opportunity to experience. I am talking about practicing with your teacher in the conditions where he is a “normal” student. ... 8. The Itinerant Aikidoka ... I went for my sandan in Paris at same time as Micheline Tissier. I did my first trip to Japan in 1986... first time at the Hombu Dojo... magic! I visited Tokyo, Kamakura, Kyoto and Hiroshima. This was ... 9. Interview with Micheline Tissier, 6th Dan Aikikai ... Erard: You started practicing Aikido at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo. What brought you to Tokyo and why did you switch to Aikido after years practicing dance? Micheline Tissier: Some ... 10. Trip to Japan part 4: The Group Travels South to Himeji ... ˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍ________________________________________ To go further Trip to Japan part 1: Arrival to Tokyo Trip to Japan part 2: First Class at the Hombu dojo Trip to Japan part ... 11. Trip to Japan part 3: Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu This article is the third part of our series on the Dublin Aikikai Aikido trip to Japan that took place in May 2008. After the arrival to Tokyo, the first class in the Hombu Dojo and the first strolls ... 12. Trip to Japan part 2: First Class at the Aikikai ... morning, we realise that we are quite lucky to be staying about 10-15 minutes walk from the Hombu dojo. It will be a significant advantage for the days to come since it means that we can go back to lay ... 13. 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 ... 14. The nescessity of critical thinking in Aikido Guillaume Erard, 3rd Dan Aikikai is a former instructor of the Dublin Aikikai. This scientifically trained practicioner now lives in Japan where he trains intensively at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo. ... 15. Channel Your Ki Flow ... www.aikido.ie. Both clubs are affiliated to the World Aikikai Headquarters at Hombu Dojo, Japan. The Evidence Benefits of aikido include: an improvement in strength, stamina and suppleness; ... 16. History of the Dublin Aikikai Aikido ... to seminars, especially to France and also to the Hombu (Aikikai headquarters) dojo in Japan. A particular favourite is Phillippe Gouttard's week-long seminar at Meze in the south coast of France ... 17. Interview with John Rogers, head of the Ireland Aikikai John Rogers (Seán Mac Ruairí) is the senior instructor of the Irish Aikido Federation - Ireland Aikikai. He holds the rank of 6th, dan awarded on the recommendation by the Aikikai Hombu dojo. On the occasion ... 18. Instructors ... for him thanks to Philippe's extensive knowledge of Japan, its language and its culture. Studying under the direction of many Hombu Dojo instructors such as Yasuna, Miyamoto and Yokota sensei further developed ... 19. Hombu Dojo Karate Whether you are new to karate or a seasoned, professional instructor this site can help you make the progress you have been striving for. From information in basic technique to refreshing new lesson plans ... 20. Instructors ... its culture. Studying under the direction of many Hombu Dojo instructors such as Yasuna, Miyamoto and Yokota sensei further developed his skills and made his Aikido more solid. Cyril remains ...

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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