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1. Aikido class to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police ... Jordy Delage, the owner of the martial arts equipment shop budo Export. Without wasting much time, he starts a confused explanation about Hoshi-san, his father in law, a chief inspector in the Tokyo police ... 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. Travelling and practicing Aikido ... onthe mat. I had not practiced for the past 6 weeks so I had to let go some of my usual energy... Many clubs in Australia are influenced by Sugano Sensei classes who used to be the Australian Shihan. ... 4. 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 ... 5. The Itinerant Aikidoka ... still under the thumb of the Judo federation. The dojo was a bit rough, in winter we had to scrape off the frost from the windows. The cold temperature and humidity used to freeze the mats. I kind of liked ... 6. 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 ... 7. Interview with Philippe Orban, 6th Dan Aikikai ... "l'esprit du Budo", fantastic! Every Wednesday afternoon, I used to go to the library and watch it. I probably saw it over 30 times. I eventually started practicing Aikido when I was 18, in "Terminale" ... 8. Yudansha Grading Regulations Going for a grade requires sufficient preparation ahead of the date. If the below standard is not accomplished no application will be accepted. We strongly recommend a focused training 6 months ahead of ... 9. 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 ... 10. Interview with Luc Mathevet 5th dan Aikikai. Technical Director Rhône-Alpes ... deal with conflict. I had been very influenced by the reading of Michel Random's book "Les arts martiaux ou l'Esprit des Budo". There was an Aikido section in a dojo not far from where I used to live; ... 11. Channel Your Ki Flow ... arts, there is a more practical side to it. It began in ancient times as a method of defence and attack used in hand-to-hand combat or stick fighting. Today, it is a non-aggressive discipline practiced ... 12. Aikido in San Diego part 1: The San Diego Aikikai ... Let me explain... I recently had the opportunity to go to San Diego for one of these meetings and since the scientific schedule was not too tight, I obviously used my free time to go and train ... 13. Grading Application Form If you wish to register for the next grading session, please fill this form. Any incomplete form will be refused. If you prefer using a hard copy, this form is also available for printing. People applying ... 14. The Bunk House

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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