Belfast Aikikai

Belfast Aikikai News...

Judith will be returning to Belfast in July...watch this space...:)

NEW VENUE FROM AUGUST

We are delighted to announce that we will be moving to The Grove Wellbeing Centre in August. You are welcome to come and join us any time:)

Cyril Lagrasta in Dublin

Cyril will be in Dublin for a course on 28th and 29th June, 2013 - Don't miss this opportunity for great training!

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Cyril Lagrasta in Dublin, June 2013

Cyril Lagrasta, 6th Dan Aikikai, will be in Dublin for a 2 day course on June 28th - 29th, 2013

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Beginners

Beginners classes run throughout the year. If you would like to try Aikido, just show up!

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Belfast Aikikai Opening

The Belfast Aikikai officially opened its doors on Tuesday April 6th, 2010

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Irish Aikikai Aikido

PLEASE NOTE: Classes will resume at The Grove Wellbeing Centre in August...we look forward to seeing you on the mats!

Irish Aikikai Aikido began its life with the Phibsboro Aikido Club in September of 1995, located in North Dublin at the Phibsboro Gym. The clubs founder Cyril Lagrasta (4rd Dan) had come to live in Ireland from his native France.

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Aikido

Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) was history's greatest martial artist. Even as an old man of eighty, he could disarm any foe, down any number of attackers, and pin an opponent with a single finger. Although invincible as a warrior, he was above all a man of peace who detested fighting, war, and any kind of violence. His way was Aikido, which can be translated as "The Art of Peace." Morihei Ueshiba is referred to by the practitioners of Aikido as O Sensei, "The Great Teacher".

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Location

PLEASE NOTE: We are delighted to announce that we are moving to The Grove Wellbeing Centre in August. The Grove has a brand new training facility devoted to martial arts. We will be training Tuesday and Thursday nights from 1900 - 2100 and Saturday afternoons from 1300 -1500. We look forward to seeing you on the mats:)

The Belfast Aikikai was founded in March 2010 by Judith McSpadden, 1st Dan Aikikai. It is affiliated to the Irish Aikikai Aikido originally established by Cyril Lagrasta, 4th Dan Aikikai. All yudansha grading examinations take place under the direction of Philippe Gouttard, 6th Dan Aikikai. Grades are recognised by the Aikikai headquarter in Tokyo.

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