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Classes | Atlantic Aikido, Galway

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Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Regular classes, all levels (including beginners):. 830 10pm Note: for August 2016 we temporarily have the earlier time of 7.30 9pm. (If in doubt, just text 086 352 2142 to confirm times.). St Joseph’s Community Centre, Ashe Road, Shantalla (see below. 8 per class or 40 to cover any six classes. Insurance (annual cost): 10. For details about special beginners’ courses, see the Starting Aikido. Map with route coming from Galway Cathedral:.

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Video: Advanced practice at Atlantic Aikido | Atlantic Aikido, Galway

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Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Video: Advanced practice at Atlantic Aikido. Pádraic Moran (tori), Arek (Arkadiusz) Baron (uke). 23 April 2012. Thanks to Arek, and to Aonghus Conneely for filming. This entry was posted in Miscellaneous. Subscribe to mailing list. Phone 086 352 2142. International 353 86 352 2142. Proudly powered by WordPress.

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Pádraic | Atlantic Aikido, Galway

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Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. After our summer break, aikido training resumes this Thursday 18 August 7.30 9pm. Until further notice training on both Mondays and Thursdays will be at 7.30 9pm. (If in doubt, just text 086 352 2142 to confirm times! Beginners are welcome to come and join any class. Philippe Gouttard in Galway, 22 November 2015. In France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Estonia, the Czech Republic and elsewhere. He is also a qualified osteopath. Full details as follows:.

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Starting aikido | Atlantic Aikido, Galway

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Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Option 1: Join a regular class. Beginners are welcome at any of the regular classes: see the Classes. Page for details. It’s best to contact info@atlanticaikido.com or 086 352 2142 before you come down. You can wear any loose clothing that’s comfortable for exercise, e.g. tracksuit pants and a t-shirt. Option 2: Six-week beginners’ course. Our next six-week beginners’ course starts on Monday 9 May 2016. Aikido is a physical discipline. The purpose of ai...

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Buying a suit | Atlantic Aikido, Galway

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Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. The type of suit (called keiko-gi. 道着, or just gi. 着 for short) usually worn in aikido practice is basically a judo suit. Some suppliers sell special aikido suits, which are much the same but have slightly shorter sleeves. You can wear a karate suit as well, although being lighter they occasionally tear. On the corner of Capel St and Mary St sells martial arts equipment. There are loads of suppliers online: e.g. ninecircles.co.uk. Phone 086 352 2142.

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Philippe Gouttard in Galway, 19 October 2014 | Atlantic Aikido, Galway

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Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Philippe Gouttard in Galway, 19 October 2014. Atlantic Aikido is delighted to welcome Philippe Gouttard (6th dan) to give a special one-day course in Galway on Sunday 19 October 2014. In France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Estonia, the Czech Republic and elsewhere. He is also a qualified osteopath. This special visit to Galway is part of a weekend of training co-organised with Dublin Aikikai. Full details as follows:. Friday 17 October 2014: 7 9pm.

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Michael O’Donovan, one-day course, 31 May 2014 | Atlantic Aikido, Galway

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Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Michael O’Donovan, one-day course, 31 May 2014. We are delighted to announce that Michael O’Donovan (3rd dan) of Dublin Aikikai. Will come to Galway to teach a special one-day seminar on Saturday 31 May 2014. Training times: 11.00 1.00 and 2.00 4.00. Cost: 20 (one session, 10). All welcome (including recent beginners). As usual, we will be glad to entertain visitors on Saturday night. This entry was posted in Courses. Subscribe to mailing list.

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Technical diagrams | Atlantic Aikido, Galway

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Grading | Atlantic Aikido, Galway

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Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Grading in aikido is optional, but it provides a useful focus for your training and a way to evaluate your own progress. Grades are divided into. Black belt) grades. Kyu grades count down from 5th kyu to 1st kyu and then dan grades progress from 1st dan upwards. Grades are awarded after technical examination up to around 4th dan; higher grades are generally awarded, upon recommendation, directly by the Aikikai headquarters. Subscribe to mailing list.

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Reflections on training in the Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Tokyo | Atlantic Aikido, Galway

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Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Reflections on training in the Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Tokyo. The Hombu Dojo has an iconic status for aikidoists, and my excitement at the prospect of training there again gave way to nervous anticipation as I packed my bag to set out for my first class. It seemed daunting. How would I be treated when I arrived? Would I be able to stand the pace? Could I avoid injury? Would the experience be positive or punishing? From instructors during demonstration, and ...