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November gradings

Posted on November 6, 2014 by admin

Congratulations to Niall McBride who was promoted to shodan (black belt) at the recent seminar in Dublin with Matthew Holland Shihan, 7th Dan, of the Scottish Aikido Federation.

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Winter 2014 Course with Matthew Holland Shihan 7th Dan

Posted on October 1, 2014 by admin

Winter Course in Dublin With Matthew Holland Shihan 7th Dan of the Scottish Aikido Federation DATE: Saturday 1st/Sunday 2nd November 2014 TIME: Saturday 2.00 PM – 5.00PM, Sunday 10.00AM – 12.00 PM FEE: 15 euros per day or 25 euros … Continue reading →

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Aikido promotions

Posted on August 8, 2014 by admin

Congratulations to Danielle O’Brien, who was promoted to 2nd kyu (nikyu), and to Elaine Mahon who was promoted to 3rd kyu (sankyu), after a successful grading in Aikikai Rathmines, Dublin last night.

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Jean Pasley receives 5th Dan certificate

Posted on May 29, 2014 by admin

During the Summer Course with Matthew Holland Shihan 7th Dan at Aikikai Rathmines, Dublin, where Jean Pasley received her 5th Dan certificate. Jean is seen here with fellow club instructors: (L-R) Brian O’Connel, Ciaran Keating and Michele Wilde.

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Summer 2014 Course with Matthew Holland Shihan 7th Dan

Posted on April 22, 2014 by admin

Summer Course in Dublin With MATTHEW HOLLAND SHIHAN 7th Dan Of the Scottish Aikido Federation Saturday 10th / Sunday 11th May 2014 15 euros for Saturday, 12 euros for Sunday or 25 euros for the course. Concession to those who … Continue reading →

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Special Beginner’s Course

Posted on January 14, 2014 by admin

Dates: An introductory demonstration and talk will take place on Tuesday 28th January. The course starts on Tuesday 4th February and runs every Tuesday for eight weeks. Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm Cost: 80 euros for eight classes (paid on registration). … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Senior Instructor Jean Pasley on promotion to 5th Dan

Posted on January 13, 2014 by admin

Congratulations to Jean Pasley, Senior Instructor at Aikikai Rathmines, Dublin, who was promoted to 5th Dan on 12th January 2014 at the Kagamibiraki ceremony in Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan. The Hombu Dojo list of aikido promotions can be seen at … Continue reading →

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February seminar with Ian McClarence Sensei

Posted on November 14, 2013 by admin

Ian McClarence Sensei, 6th Dan, Chief Instructor of The British Aikido Federation, will give a seminar in Dublin on the weekend 15th/16th February 2014. It is a good opportunity to train with fellow aikidoists from UK.  Details closer to the … Continue reading →

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Michele Quaranta Sensei Aikido seminar

Posted on November 7, 2013 by admin

Members of Aikikai Rathmines were happy to travel across the Dublin mountains for the autumn aikido seminar in Wicklow with Michele Quaranta Sensei. Organised by Aikikai Ireland, it was a great success.

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Winter course with Matthew Holland Shihan 2013

Posted on June 5, 2013 by admin

The annual winter course with Matthew Holland Shihan, 7th Dan Of the Scottish Aikido Federation will be held on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 2013. DATE Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 2013 TIME Saturday 2.00pm  –  5.00pm Sunday … Continue reading →

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