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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 →

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 →