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1. Aikido class to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police ... for a few months. Fewer of these individuals decide to settle there for an indefinite period of time, that is my case. This long term pilgrimage allows us to explore the roots of Aikido, make the acquaintance ... 2. Dublin Aikikai member to help with humanitarian work in Haiti ... to help. I've always wanted to make a difference in the world and help people less fortunate. This year is ringing in a mile-stone birthday for me, so I will be fulfilling a life-long dream of doing ... 3. Celebrating Hanami in Dublin ... watched the various other activities that were taking place as part of the festival. A few other club members came along to our afternoon demonstration after which we all sat together in the evening sun, ... 4. Dublin Aikikai FAQ ... visible markings of grade. There are 5 kyu rankings to begin with, starting at 5th kyu and working towards 1st kyu. After 1st kyu has been reached the students are entitled to wear the traditional long ... 5. 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 ... 6. Travelling and practicing Aikido ... 2009, we occasionnally heard some comments on how difficult it could be to travel with a 14 months old baby. We did not really know how our little monster would react during such a long trip. ... 7. 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 ... 8. Practice at the Aikikai with Philippe Gouttard ... along the way. We are so used to see our teachers as models, guides or even heroes that we tend, consciously or not, to change our attitude towards them when we are on the mat. We are so used ... 9. 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 ... 10. 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 ... 11. Understanding Aikido ... say this in 2008 might sound incongruous in our situation of state providence, over protection and advanced technologies (at least in industrialized countries, provided that you belong to the better off ... 12. Interview with Micheline Tissier, 6th Dan Aikikai Not long ago, I got the opportunity to have a chat with one of the most notorious female Aikido experts, Micheline Tissier, who holds the rank of 6th dan Aikikai. She was the first European woman to ... 13. Trip to Japan part 3: Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu ... more familiar than that... In fact, I will soon realize that the gentleman is in fact Olivier Gaurin, long time student at the Hombu Dojo, author of many books and true martial researcher with whom I had ... 14. Aikido and Static Work ... That being said, and even if I just gave positive judgement on the matter, I am personally dubious on the long term benefit of working statically. Also, I would like to clearly define it as a positive ... 15. Trip to Japan part 1: Arrival in Tokyo ... a ticket along with them, never mind my PhD thesis that I was supposed to be working hard at completing. During the weeks that separated the purchase of the ticket from the actual trip, ... 16. An introduction to Lafcadio Hearn ... with perhaps a dash of Ireland's Celtic Twilight along the way. Confusing? So it should be. Despite his death that same year, his popularity in Japan grew hugely in the 1920s and 1930s. He had been ... 17. Interview with Philippe Gouttard ... current aikido practice. Since that day, he has constantly been studying under Tissier Shihan and progressed along with him. Philippe also met Seigo Yamaguchi Sensei whom he practiced with regularly during ... 18. 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 ... 19. Cyril's Dojo world tour ... was clear I had to bring my Aikido suit along without my Hakama as my rucksack was already too heavy! Then I had to prepare a list of clubs that I would visit. Unfortunately it was not so easy to find ... 20. Aikido Today Magazine interview with Cyril Lagrasta, head instructor of Dublin Aikikai Aikido. ... someone else and not against them. The technique only exists because the other personne accepts the conditions and works within that context, if not it wouldn't be harmonious anymore. As long as there ...
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20.15 - 21.30	Fitness Dock Camden St
20.00 - 21.30	Sports Complex DCU
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20.30 - 21.30	Dance House Foley St
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19.30 - 21.00	Fitness Dock Camden St
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