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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 →

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 →

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.

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 →

Summer Course in Dublin With MATTHEW HOLLAND SHIHAN 7th Dan Of the Scottish Aikido Federation Saturday 25th / Sunday 26th May 2013 15 euros for Saturday, 12 euros for Sunday or 25 euros for the course. Concession to those who … Continue reading →

Spring Course in Aikikai Rathmines, Dublin with Ian McClarence Sensei, 6th Dan, Chief Instructor for England, British Aikido Federation.