Killarney Aikido Club

Aikido is a martial art that does not result in the conflict of opposing forces or the matching of physical prowess. The self-defensive techniques of Aikido are made effective by allowing attacks to continue on their intended path of action. By conjoining one's power with the power of those attacks, an Aikidoka thereby becomes the controlling force for both powers.

Developed by Morihei Ueshiba (left), Aikido uses the dynamic forces of geometry, biomechanics, and mental and spiritual cultivation to create a truly unique examination of confrontations of all kinds.

Photos above show Mr John Rogers Sensei 6 dan,
 National Aikido Training Centre.

Instructors:
Anthony O'Leary (Nidan) and Seamus Whitty (Nidan)
Classes Tuesday and Thursday 8.00 to 10.00 pm.

Please call (064) 6631696 (Anthony) or 087 123 5994 (Seamus) for any further information about Aikido in Killarney.

David (San Dan) and Lucie (San Dan) Hankey also take a class once a month on a Saturday or Sunday.

Location:
Muckross Community Centre, Muckross Road, Killarney

The Killarney Aikido Club, which practices Aikikai-style Aikido, is affiliated to the Irish Aikido Federation. Aikikai recognized gradings will be held in Killarney or Cork once a year.

Courses:

For national courses check Irish Aikido Federation.

10 week introductory course with Lucie Hankey starting September 14th 2010 at 7.30 pm at the Killarney Martial Arts Academy. Enrollment is still open.

Classes are €10. Classes will last 1 1/2 hours and will include breathing, stretching, warmups, and basic Aikido. 

You should wear comfortable, loose clothing (long bottoms are better than shorts), and bare feet on the matted area.

Further information on Aikido is available on the Irish Aikido Federation site.

Call Lucie at 087 7622 692 for any further information.

Cork-Kerry Intercounty:
 September 25th at the Killarney Martial Arts Academy.
 Instructors: Adam Ralph and Detta Dickinson (both 3 dan).

This was enjoyed by all who attended  (see photo above).

 
 Can you keep the soul always concentrated from straying?

Tao Te Ching