Aikido

About

Aikido is a Japanese martial art often translated "way of harmony". Aikido techniques blend with the movement of an attacker, in order to unbalance and then throw or restrain them without relying on brute force. Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), combining traditional jujutsu and weapons arts with a philosophy of non-violence. Participants can expect to learn and recieve throws and pins largely in place of punches and kicks, and will develop the means to neutralise instead of destroy an opponent.

Intervarsities

Upcoming:

12th & 13th November 2011,Studio C (upstairs) & Hall 3, new Kingfisher Sports Centre,basic Winter Course,given by Shihan John Rogers (IrAF Head Instructor, 6th Dan), FULL SUBSIDY of course fee for NUIG Aikido Club members! Everybody and beginners very Welcome!! Please bring keikogi suit or else tracksuit and t-shirt (light comfortable clothing). Also please bring your IrAF booklet & Jo/Bokken if you have. Please arrive early to allow time for registration, laying down mats & changing.

Schedule:

Sat. 5th (a) 11:00-13:00 & (b) 15:30-18:00 - Studio C

Sun. 6th (c) 10:30-13:30 - Hall 3

Fees:

Weekend (a,b,c)- 50euro. For Student (non-member)/ATP member 30euro.

Any 2 trainings- 30euro. For Student (non-member)/ATP member 20euro.

Any one training- 20euro. For Student (non-member)/ATP member 15euro.