Trial Traditional Aikido Class
Adult Aikido classes for beginners. Try a free trial class with us to experience Aikido then join our weekly classes.
Location
Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre
Thorncastle Street Dublin IrelandRefund Policy
About this event
Aikido is a Japanese martial art which focuses on throws, pins, and joint locks together with some striking techniques. But, the main feature of Aikido is blending with the power or motion of the attacker and redirecting his force rather than opposing it head-on. Therefore, anyone can do Aikido regardless of age, gender, and physical conditions.
O ur instructor has spent a decade in Japan learning Aikido from high-ranked teachers, including the Third Doshu and direct students of Aikido Founder. We practise Aikido in the way it is taught in a traditional Japanese dojo. As a result, you will have a deep understanding of techniques and quick progress.
Join Takemusu Aikido Fingal if you want to get physical benefits such as improved aerobic conditioning, increased strength and flexibility, improved posture, enhanced sense of timing, better reactions, coordination, and improved balance. Beyond all the incredible physical benefits of Aikido, there are many mental benefits such as increased relaxation, focus, and awareness. You will also have greater self-discipline and confidence and be able to deal with stressful situations more positively and calmly. A lot of people find that they can deal with conflicts with greater ease thanks to practising Aikido.
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.