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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. Dublin Aikikai FAQ ... takes about 5 years of regular practise to reach the level of 1st Dan. Classes start with a long warm-up and stretching routine. All stretches follow natural lines of the body and are used to increase ... 3. A dream comes true - Practice at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo ... and then practiced a number of basic techniques that were all more or less familiar. In fact, the main challenge of the session were the tatami mats! They were a lot harder than the mats that we practise ... 4. Warm-up ... practise our art in another place than in the dojo, we would have to move fast and with energy without undergoing the process of preparing our body for action. I remember a film by Bruce ... 5. History of the Dublin Aikikai Aikido ... France and the FFAAA (Fédération Française d’Aïkido, d’Aïkibudo et Affinitaires). The style we practise is Aikikai which is the organisation originated by the founder of Aikido (O-Sensei) and ... 6. 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 ... 7. Instructors ... Aikido with a strong emphasis on traditional form. This knowledge and work has proven very valuable throughout his Aikido practice. While practising there he met Cyril Lagrasta who also practised ... 8. Instructors ... and work has proven very valuable throughout his Aikido practice. While practising there he met Cyril Lagrasta who also practised at Pearse Street for a number of years. When Cyril opened his ...

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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