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1. The travelling Aikidoka's guide to practice at the Hombu Dojo ... though I would try to address these issues formally in an article. For many practitioners of Aikido it is a dream to one day, have the chance to train the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo. Hopefully, ... 2. Aikido class to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police ... The account I am going to give today describes precisely one of these occurrences. During several months training intensively at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo, I have had the opportunity to make a lot ... 3. Aikido Memorial Events In Tokyo ... is the Shinokubai. It is a special evening that takes place at the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo on the exact date of the founder Morihei Ueshiba's passing (April 26th 1969). Every year, several ... 4. 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 ... 5. 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 ... 6. A dream comes true - Practice at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo ... has a reputation of being a very busy quarter, and is often referred to as the modern heart of Tokyo, the small streets that I passed through that morning were very quiet and rather felt like a small town. ... 7. 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 ... 8. New Video: Trip to Japan ... we had while we stayed in Tokyo with the crew. It will bring back great memories to those who were there and hopefully, it will motivate the others to head for adventure and go practice Aikido at the Aikikai ... 9. Trip to Japan part 5: Kyoto, historic capital of Japan After a fantastic day spent visiting the famous Himeji Castle, I feel really excited to be on the way to Kyoto. Although Tokyo is demographically, politically and economically the most ... 10. 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 ... 11. Interview with Micheline Tissier, 6th Dan Aikikai ... Erard: You started practicing Aikido at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo. What brought you to Tokyo and why did you switch to Aikido after years practicing dance? Micheline Tissier: Some ... 12. 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 ... 13. 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 ... 14. Trip to Japan part 2: First Class at the Aikikai This is the second part of the series of articles on the Dublin Aikikai Aikido trip to Japan in May 2008. It is day two and the crew is heading for its first practice in Tokyo. That ... 15. Trip to Japan part 1: Arrival in Tokyo ... we will attend to as well as what locations we will visit. Please click here to read the full article Arrival in Tokyo ˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍˍ To go further: Trip to Japan part ... 16. An introduction to Lafcadio Hearn ... personal letters were typically studded with abuse of the wealthy students and modernising bureaucrats he encountered in Tokyo. Japanese realities and Japanese visions inconveniently clashed. They usually ... 17. History of the Dublin Aikikai Aikido ... is currently headed by O-Sensei's grandson in Tokyo. We try to remain faithful to the roots of Aikido. We regularly invite high ranking French instructors to teach seminars here in Dublin, in ... 18. Practicing at Lake Yamanaka, Japan ... in Hachioji (Tokyo) and has invited me to join the Gasshuku for some years. After not quite managing to take part in the seminar the last three times I have travelled to Japan now eventually I organized ... 19. Instructors The Dublin Aikikaibenefits from the teaching of internationally trained instructors whose ranks are directly awarded by the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Founder and Head Instructor ... 20. A dream comes true - Practice at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo Great article Susan, thank you for sharing your adventures! It was great to see you in Tokyo and to practice together. Hope to see you come back soon to Japan! ...

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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