Belfast Aikikai

TUESDAY CLASSES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. SUNDAY CLASSES ARE STILL ON 2 - 4PM

Philippe Gouttard, 6th Dan, Aikikai

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Philippe. Great Aikido and great fun:) Dublin, October 7th and 8th 2011

Cyril Lagrasta, 4th Dan, Aikikai

Cyril will be teaching a course in Dublin November 25th and 26th. Stay tuned for more details...

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Beginners

Beginners classes run throughout the year, for more information please contact us

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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

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 (4th Dan Aikikai) 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

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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