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1. Training at the Big Sky Aikido ... Any attack, any response, as fast as you can go. Needless to say, after the training and being at 1500 meters elevation, I was spent, my muscles were aching, but without any pain in any joints. Even when ... 2. The new DublinAikido.com website is out! ... this website, regardless to their level/grade. How can you do this? Say for example that you just attended a great seminar and you are very enthusiastic about it. Why not writing a little report ... 3. Interview with Guillaume Erard, 3rd Dan Aikikai ... by deforming the reality of the movement. It also follows the principles of Chinese whispers; the teacher says something that a student will interpret and then try to explain to his partner because he ... 4. 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 ... 5. The History of Aikido in the United Kingdom ... interest in the same!!” Kenshiro Abbe Sensei would often say “No matter your pretence, you are what you are and nothing more”. So very true. I have been one of the early actors of this history and I think ... 6. Trip to Japan part 5: Kyoto, historic capital of Japan ... takes about 1h30 and similarly to what happened on our arrival to Tokyo, it is yet again dusk that greets us as we step out of the station. I must say that Kyoto station looks quite impressive with ... 7. 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 ... 8. Interview with Micheline Tissier, 6th Dan Aikikai ... visa. I spent two months of compulsory beginner's classes that are run on the first floor. I can't really say that it was a very enjoyable experience since during these classes; we used to learn mainly ... 9. Aikido and Static Work ... when we see people sparing in other martial arts, they are always mobile, even when facing a Sumotori type of person (actually, I would say especially when facing a Sumotori like person). Motion will allow ... 10. Contribute to DublinAikido.com! ... this website, regardless to their level/grade. How can you do this? Say for example that you just attended a great seminar and you are very enthusiastic about it. Why not writing a little report ... 11. Interview with Philippe Gouttard ... a day. I discovered aikido quite unintentionally. One day, I read an add saying: "become invincible in 11 lessons" so I thought, 11 classes, why not? I actually ended up in the wrong place in the aikido ... 12. Channel Your Ki Flow ... "What I particularly like about aikido is that it is not competitive. No one is trying to be better than anyone else. Each is bettering themselves and others," says Cyril. "Although there are grades, ... 13. Aikido in San Diego part 1: The San Diego Aikikai ... It is nice because I also get to meet individuals as miserable as myself and we discuss the conditions of our respective failures. I can already hear you say "but what does it have to do with Aikido?" ... 14. Welcome to the Dublin Aikikai ... principle. We invite all DAA members and friends to contribute to the content of this website, regardless to their level/grade. How can you do this? Say for example that you just attended a great ... 15. Practicing at Lake Yamanaka, Japan ... Law, I suppose. Back to organization: Breakfast in the morning is together, we sit together at the table and wait until everybody has got everything and start after saying "Itadakimasu". We finish ... 16. Dojo Etiquette ... at the end of practice are, “Domo arigato gozaimashita.” “You have my respect and gratitude for what you have just done.” This is the most respectful way of saying thank you. Upon entering and leaving ...

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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