 Upcoming Events
Foley Street is hosting an open class on September 21st This class is open to members of all Aikido clubs and is a chance for us all the share our Aikido The founder of the DAA Cyril Lagrasta 4th Dan will be back to host a seminar on November the 25th and 26th
Will send around the full details and exact times a bit closer to the event Aikido seminar with Philippe Gouttard The dates and times have been confirmed for Philippe Gouttards October course
Fee: Full Course 50€ -Sat. 40€ -Session 25€ We are glad to present to you the brand new version of the DAA website. It contains all the resources that made the old website, a must see for anyone, member or friend of the DAA, but we've pumped up the engine to make it a real portal for all the Aikido community in Ireland and beyond. If you wish to help us and contribute to the content of this website, please find all the information here.
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I often receive emails from people seeking information about practicing at the Hombu Dojo. Unfortunately, I don't always have as much time as I would like in order to answer each of them properly so I 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, this dream can eventually become a reality as more and more people travel each year to Japan in order to study at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo for a few days, weeks, or even months. While some might be lucky enough to travel with a Sensei or a Sempai who knows the ins and outs of the place and who can act as a guide, others might make the trip on their own and for them. The prospect can be a source of great challmenge and excitation but it can also be the cause of a few worries. Some of the most frequently asked questions are: where am I going to stay? What should I bring? How much does training cost? Which classes can I attend? What are the rules that I should be aware of?
I've trained at the Big Sky Aikido on previous trips back to Montana. This time it started to feel like coming home. The slogan for the dojo is "Train With Joy" and the space and people embody this philosophy in every way from the moment you step into the dojo until you bow out at the end of class. For a town the size of Bozeman (30,000) having as large a group of Aikido practictioners is surprising but having a dojo with its own dedicated space and the number of classes is mind-boggling. The largest town in Montana, Billings (130,000), doesn't have a dedicated dojo or as large of a group to practice with. Having had trained there, I suspect a good part of its success stems from the successfull embodiment of the slogan. 
The Irish weather God must have a soft spot for Japan and cherry blossoms, as it was an exceptionally beautiful day on Sunday, 11 April, when Hanami – the Japanese cherry blossom festival – was celebrated in Dublin. Blue sky, sunshine and mild temperatures were the perfect conditions for the outdoor event at Farmleigh House Estate.
The Dublin Aikikai is absolutely delighted to announce that a new branch dojo will soon open in Belfast, Northern Ireland and the creation of its new website.
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