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AIKIDO BEGINNER’S COURSE Starting January 2025 in the dojo in Rathmines, an aikido BEGINNERS COURSE will be held every Thursday night for eight weeks. The course will be taught by black belt instructors affiliated to Aikido Headquarters, Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, … Continue reading →

Recent promotions: Enka 4th Kyu Andrea 4th Kyu Yulia 2nd Kyu Congratulations to all of a terrific grading

Michele Quaranta Sensei  7th Dan Shihan Date:                 Sat 5th / Sun 6th October 2024 Venue:         Athboy Aikido Dojo / Aikikai Ireland     Athboy Community School Kells Road, Athboy Co.Meath C15 XY73 Sat:    11.00 – 13.00 16.00 – 18.00 Sun: … Continue reading →

The dojo will be closed from Monday 29th July until Saturday 10th August. Classes resume as normal on Monday 12th August. Enjoy the break.

Congratulations to students who sat their kyu grade examinations. Andrea              5th Kyu Enka                 5th Kyu Hernan             3rd Kyu Paul             5th Kyu Yulia                  3rd Kyu A really excellent grading. Well done.

Joe Caulfield- 5th KyuYulia Svekolnikova – 4nd KyuAnd a huge congratulations for an exemplary grading to:Dave Gaynor:  Shodan Congratulations to all .

A huge congratulations for an exemplary grading to: Mario Turk – 6th KyuMick Birmingham – ShodanLeon Kirby:  Nidan

We are all shocked and saddened by the news of sensei’s death. As our technical advisor in Aikikai Rathmines he had a huge influence on the development of our dojo. He was endlessly generous with his knowledge and skill, and … Continue reading →

Congratulations to all who graded and were promoted recently. Alexandro Diaferia – 4th KyuDave Gaynor – 2nd KyuJohn Quilty – 2nd Kyu Mick Birmingham – 1st KyuAnd a huge congratulations for an exemplary grading to:Leon Kirby:  Shodan Christmas Break The last … Continue reading →