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1. Dublin Aikikai FAQ ... the roles of Tori and Uke. Due to the nature of Aikido practice it is very important to learn how to receive a technique and fall safely. The art of receiving is called Ukemi. Learning Ukemi is probably ... 2. Interview with Guillaume Erard, 3rd Dan Aikikai ... while teaching. Aurore Mamet: During your class; whether it was in French or English (laughs), you introduced some of the concepts that are important to you, one of which ... 3. Why are Budo not supposed to work in real fight ... Kendo. I started realizing that a more productive way to proceed might in fact be to explain what these Budo had in common rather than pointing out what separated them. It is especially important if we ... 4. Warm-up It seems important to me to give some thought to this important part of the practice in order to insure an injury and a frustration-free practice. What first comes to my mind is this: if we were to ... 5. Practice at the Aikikai with Philippe Gouttard ... sometimes important to break this scheme, in order to set the relationship between us two to a different level. I personally take this as a way to "shake" our beliefs in our teacher, our own system and ... 6. Trip to Japan part 5: Kyoto, historic capital of Japan ... important city of Japan, Kyoto is definitely its historic capital. Of all places, it this is probably in this particular city that my life long interest in Japanese history is going to be satisfied. Kyoto ... 7. Trip to Japan part 4: The Group Travels South to Himeji ... provoked. More importantly, it is also the occasion to discover a bit more Tokyo and the rest of the country. Please click here to read the full article The Group Travels South to Himeji ... 8. 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. ... 9. Interview with Christian Tissier Shihan ... amplitude and the gracefulness of your motions strike first. Is aesthetic an important part of your research? Christian Tissier: No, in Aikido, we are trying to reach the purity through gestures ... 10. Interview with Cyril Lagrasta, head of the Dublin Aikikai Cyril Lagrasta, 4th dan Aikikai, is the head instructor of the Dublin Aikikai Aikido, a group that he started over 10 years ago. It is important because it gives the opportunity to a real pioneer to express ... 11. Summer school in Meze (South coast of France) with Philippe Gouttard ... a kiss. At first you feel intimidated by this impressive man full of charisma and energy, but then you are quickly charmed. This human contact is very important for Philippe Gouttard. He states that one ... 12. Dojo Etiquette ... Please do not resent it if you are corrected on a point of etiquette for each one is important to your safety and to the learning experience. The opening and closing ceremony of each Aikido ... 13. Training at the Big Sky Aikido ... and defense state. Self control is very important in this art. This is a very deadly martial art, so you need to be very responsible and never to use this when horsing around with friends. Aikido is the ...

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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