Trial Traditional Aikido Class in Balbriggan
Sign up for a free trial class to experience Aikido. Our weekly adult beginner classes are open for enrolment.
Location
Beyond Jiu-Jitsu Academy
51 Hampton Street K32 KR65 Balbriggan IrelandRefund Policy
About this event
Are you looking for a new way to stay active and learn self-defense techniques? Consider trying Aikido classes at Takemusu Aikido Society!
Aikido focuses on blending with the attacker's power, rather than confronting it head-on, making it the perfect martial art for individuals of any age, gender, or physical condition.
Our adult beginner classes are the perfect opportunity to get started. With a free trial class, you can experience Aikido first-hand and see if it's right for you. Then, once you've joined our weekly classes, you'll be able to develop your skills and build your confidence. Don't miss out on this chance to improve your physical and mental well-being while making new friends. Sign up for our beginner Aikido classes today!
Our instructor has spent a decade studying Aikido in Japan under the tutelage of high-ranked teachers, including direct students of Aikido's founder. We practice Aikido in the traditional Japanese dojo manner, which offers a thorough understanding of the techniques and fast progress.
Join us and enjoy physical benefits such as enhanced aerobic fitness, increased strength and flexibility, improved posture, better sense of timing, coordination, and balance.
Aikido also provides many mental benefits, including increased relaxation, focus, and awareness. You will gain greater self-discipline and confidence, and learn to handle stressful situations more positively and calmly. Many people find that practicing Aikido makes it easier for them to manage conflicts.
Sign up today to experience the joy of learning Aikido with us at Takemusu Aikido Society!
Frequently asked questions
You can join Aikido without any prior experience. All you need is enthusiasm and interest. As you practice, you will become more flexible, strong coordinated, balanced, and comfortable with the way the human body moves.
You can start practising it at any age. However, we set a lower limit for our regular classes: at the moment only people from 18 years and older may attend it. There are no upper limits. We know examples of 70 years old men who successfully practice Aikido.
Aikido is a tool that can be used for many purposes, including self-defence. However, it can take a considerable amount of time and efforts before Aikido (or any martial art) can be used effectively in a self-defence situation.
We don't intentionally hurt people, but the pain is sometimes unavoidable. One should distinguish between the 'good pain' that helps you grow up as a martial artist and injuries that we try to avoid. Unfortunately, injuries can happen, so all members are advised to have insurance cover.
you do not need anything special for your first sessions: any comfortable clothes are good. We do not recommend (but it is always your choice) wearing shorts and T-shirts as exposed skin can be easily damaged when you fall on the mats.
Learn as many martial arts as you can, see as many teachers as possible. Aikido is universal budo. Its principles are often common with other martial arts. If you know different approaches to the same principles, you can understand Aikido deeper.
The bow in Aikido has no religious significance. It is a symbol of courtesy and respect to the art, teacher, and partners. In Japanese culture, bows are often served the same purpose as handshakes in the West.
A black skirt is traditional pants of Japanese warriors called 'hakama'. In Aikido, hakama is an indicator of the skilful aikidoka. As a rule, only black belt holders are allowed to wear it.
The time to black belt epends on the student's talent, hardworking, diligence. Some people can get a black belt in 3 years, most in 5, some - 10 years.