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1. Starting Aikido Starting Aikido Aikido is a Japanese martial art that deals with aggression by blending with and redirecting an attack rather than meeting it head on. Its techniques are based on natural flowing motion ... 2. The travelling Aikidoka's guide to practice at the Hombu Dojo ... 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 ... 3. Aikido class to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Some of us Aikido practitioners often dream of going to Japan in order to perfect our skills in the art created by O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. Many actually eventually make the trip for a few weeks, some ... 4. Aikido Memorial Events In Tokyo 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 ... 5. Celebrating Hanami in Dublin 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 ... 6. 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 ... 7. The new DublinAikido.com website is out! ... Go ahead share the good stuff! The aim is to make a little magazine within this website where people with an interst in Japanese culture and martial arts can find and share information. We can ... 8. 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 ... 9. A dream comes true - Practice at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo ... Dublin the female changing rooms are usually rather quiet, a bit lonely even. And from what I had heard about the patriarchal nature of Japanese society I really hadn't expected that many women practising ... 10. How to find a job in Japan ? In a previous article, I covered the main requirements for obtaining a working holiday visa in Japan. I would now like to go through the job hunting process which should logically follow. Like in every ... 11. How to get a working holiday visa in Japan? ... you are eligible, a working holiday visa is without the shadow of a doubt the best alternative for a person with the desire to spend an extended period of time in Japan. The main advantage of this one ... 12. New Video: Memories from Kyoto This video is a slideshow of some of the most beautiful sights of Kyoto, the former Imperial capital of Japan. T1QZwKHJ1UA Original music by Guillaume Erard Pictures ... 13. Why are Budo not supposed to work in real fight ... 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 ... 14. New Video: Trip to Japan I am am glad to present you the long time awaited video of the Dublin Aikikai Aikido trip to Japan that took place last year. Hopefully, this short video will give you a taste of the insane amount of fun ... 15. 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 ... 16. 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 ... 17. Understanding Aikido 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 ... 18. Videos Dublin Aikikai teachers Videos of the Dublin Aikikai teachers and invited experts Click on thumbnails to load the next video Dublin Aikikai Trip to Japan Souvenir video from the ... 19. Trip to Japan part 4: The Group Travels South to Himeji Our first weekend in Japan is approaching, just two days after our arrival. We have not yet gotten used to the Tokyoite environment but we already have to pack our stuff and in preparation to ... 20. 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 ...
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20.15 - 21.30	Fitness Dock Camden St
20.00 - 21.30	Sports Complex DCU
Wednesdays
20.30 - 21.30	Dance House Foley St
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19.30 - 21.00	Fitness Dock Camden St
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