Dublin Aikikai Aikido

Dublin Aikikai Aikido Established in 1995, DAA is committed to developing the wonderful art of Aikido in Ireland. We also have affiliated clubs in Galway and Belfast.

Dublin Aikido practices Aikikai, which is the organisation originated by the founder of Aikido (O-Sensei) and is currently headed by O-Sensei's grandson in Tokyo. Through our practice we try to remain faithful to the roots of Aikido. We regularly invite high ranking French instructors to teach seminars here in Dublin, in particular Philippe Gouttard (6th Dan), who is our Technical Director. Our se

minars are open to anybody with basic Aikido experience and we are delighted to share our Aikido with whoever is interested in attending. Our students often travel overseas to seminars, especially to France and also to the Hombu (Aikikai headquarters) dojo in Japan. A particular favourite is Phillippe Gouttard's week-long seminar at Meze in the south coast of France each July. Cyril left Dublin in 2010 to start a new life in Geneva, leaving his senior students to continue teaching and managing the club, and Cyril himself has now become one of our visiting instructors. We now have clubs based in Dance House Studios, Foley Street, and at DCU Sports Complex.

Here is some evidence that we had a great fun on the seminar in Cork, that took place over this weekend. 😎 🙃🙂 'tbes...
31/03/2026

Here is some evidence that we had a great fun on the seminar in Cork, that took place over this weekend. 😎 🙃🙂 'tbesupprised

24/01/2026
We had a great "hatsugeiko" or "first practise of the year" on Monday!Kiko was sporting his brand new hakama! 🥳Looking f...
07/01/2026

We had a great "hatsugeiko" or "first practise of the year" on Monday!

Kiko was sporting his brand new hakama! 🥳

Looking forward to many more over the year ahead.🥋😁

Doors are always open to new members!

28/12/2025

As we close the chapter on 2025, it’s hard not to feel proud.

It was a year that asked a lot from us — and gave even more back.

A week-long seminar in Mèze that pushed us well beyond our comfort zones, tested our focus and stamina, and reminded us why we train. Tough days, tired bodies… and absolutely worth every moment.

And then there was the highlight of the year — 30 years of Dublin Aikikai Aikido. A milestone that turned into a true celebration of community, commitment, and shared practice. The energy, the people, the atmosphere — a huge success made possible by everyone involved.
Thank you to all our members, instructors, visitors, and friends for the dedication, the effort on the mat, and the support off it.

We finish the year stronger, more connected, and already looking forward to what comes next.

Enjoy the break — and see you on the mat in the New Year. 🥋✨

Meze2025 OnTheMat

06/12/2025

Belated Happy Birthday to Kiko and Jer! All the best in life and Aikido!🎁🎉🥳🎊

Music: Push & Pull
Musician: KTEE (from Audiio)

Level-up complete! 🎉🥋Massive congrats to our newly graded Dublin Aikikai Aikido warriors — from 5th Kyu all the way to 3...
30/11/2025

Level-up complete! 🎉🥋
Massive congrats to our newly graded Dublin Aikikai Aikido warriors — from 5th Kyu all the way to 3rd Dan! 💪🔥

Proud of every roll, pin, and ukemi that got you here. And thanks to all the uke's the supported them! Onward and upward! 🥋💥

Agata & Emma — 5th Kyu
Jer — 3rd Kyu
Hernán — 2nd Kyu
Kiko — 1st Kyu
Fergal — 1st Dan
Declan — 3rd Dan

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Dance Ireland, Liberty Corner, Foley Street
Dublin
D01Y0X8

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 7:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 2pm - 4pm

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