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There will be no training on Tuesday 17th March. Enjoy the festivities. Classes will resume on 19th as usual.

Aikikai Rathmines and Aikikai Ireland are getting together for an afternoon of aikido on Saturday 25th April. This is the first in a series of seminars which will feature instructors from different clubs. The instructors on this session are Jean … Continue reading →

Seminar with IAN McCLARENCE 6th Dan Chief Instructor for England British Aikido Federation DATE:​ Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd February 2015 TIME:​ Saturday​ 10 AM – 12 PM / 1.30 PM – 3.30 PM ​ ​ ​Sunday​ 10 AM – … Continue reading →

The last class this year will be on Thursday 18th December. Classes will resume on Tuesday 6th January 2015.

Currently training Aikido in Japan, Danielle O’Brien from Aikikai Rathmines, Dublin, is seen here with Christopher Mulligan Sensei, 6th Dan, in the Nishijin Aikido Dojo in Kyoto    

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.

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 →

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.

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.

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 →