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There will be no classes in Rathmines on Saturday 27th July, Monday 29th July, Thursday  1st August or on Saturday 3rd August. Classes will resume as usual from Monday 5th August.

CONGRATULATIONS to Leon (1st kyu), Michael (2nd kyu), John (3rd kyu) and Colm (5th kyu). It was an excellent grading.

PLEASE NOTE The last class of 2022 will be on Monday 19th December. The dojo will then be closed for Christmas and New Year until Thursday 5th January 2023. Enjoy the festivities and hope to see you all in 2023.

Many thanks to everybody who attended our Summer School in Castlegregory, County Kerry, especially those who traveled from abroad.  Hope to see you again next year.        

After an impressive kyu grading on 15th February 2018, the following students were promoted: Orla Lavelle, 6th Kyu; Paul Ciprian, 4th Kyu; Michael Birmingham, 3rd Kyu; and Leon Kirby 2nd Kyu. Congratulations.

Thanks to all that attended our Summer School in Castlegregory, County Kerry. Aikido Rathmines are grateful to Sensei McClarence Shihan, (6th Dan Chief Instructor for England of the British Aikido Federation) for his mentoring along with all the students that made … Continue reading →

  Many thanks to Ian McClarence Shihan and all his students who made the trip over for a very enjoyable course.  

Aikido Rathmines are happy to announce our 2017 Spring Course with Ian McClarence Shihan,  6th Dan Chief Instructor for England of the British Aikido Federation. DATES: Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th February TIMES: Saturday 3pm  –  5.30pm Sunday 10.00am – 12.30pm VENUE: Saint Louis … Continue reading →

2016 Winter Course in Dublin with Matthew Holland Shihan 7th Dan of The Scottish Aikido Federation DATE: Saturday 22nd/Sunday 23rd October CLASS TIMES Saturday 3.00PM – 5.00PM Sunday 10.00AM – 12.00PM VENUE: St. Louis National School, William’s Park, Rathmines, Dublin … Continue reading →

Thanks to all that attended our summer school this year in Kerry and congratulations to our three new sandans; Michele Wylde, Ciaran Keating and Brian O’Connell.