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Takemusu Aikido Ireland Joins IAA

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We are proud to announce that Takemusu Aikido Ireland has now joined IAA – International Aikido Academy, an independent Aikido umbrella organisation founded to protect and develop the work of Simone Chierchini and his associates, thus becoming the National Affiliated Association for Ireland.

Kilkenny Aikido sensei Joseph Kennedy has been appointed IAA Ireland Representative and as such will be a member of IAA Teaching Board and IAA Dan Grading Committee.

IAASC Member Associations – updated October 2013: Takemusu Aikido Ireland, IAA Iran, Aikido Italia Network, IAA Saudi Arabia

Operations starting officially on 01/01/2014

VISIT IAA WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS ABOUT THE ACADEMY’S OBJECTIVES

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We Have a New Summer Camp 2013 Venue

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Takemusu Aikido Ireland Summer Camp 2013
Simone Chierchini, 5 Dan Aikikai, Takemusu Aikido Association Italy Senpai
24-25 August 2013

Camphill Jerpoint, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

For Directions please see norevalleyaikido.com or Call Joseph on 0857245321
INFO ITALY: Simone Chierchini – Tel (+39) 3453943286 Email: schierchini@gmail.com

TRAINING SCHEDULE: Saturday 24 – 10-11.30 Bukiwaza Aikijo, 11.30-1 Taijutsu; 15.30-17 Bukiwaza Aikiken, 17-18.30 Taijutsu, 18.30-19.30 Special Keiko (by invitation only). Sunday 25 – 9.00-10.30 Bukiwaza Aikijo, 10.30-12.00 Taijutsu; 13.30-15 Bukiwaza Aikiken, 15-16.30 Taijutsu

FEES: Standard – Full Course 50€, One Day 30€; Unemployed & U18 Full Course 35€, One Day 20€; (( children free))

Friday 23 August we will have a class in the Waterford Dojo, starting at 7.30pm. Everybody welcome!

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Takemusu Aikido Ireland at Kid’s Summer Camp in Kilmaganny, Co. Kilkenny

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Aiki-playing with our Daniel

On Tuesday the 9th July three Takemusu Aikido Ireland Instructors took part in the Cow View Farm Summer Camp.
We taught two classes that day. With the younger children aged 3 till 7 we covered Kokyu exercises, some basic Aikido techniques and a few games.
For the older children aged 8 till 11 we had a more traditional class covering kokyu, kihon and some bokken practice.
Fun was had by all, and I suspect we’ll be seeing the kids again.

The Cow View is a new project started this year by Marie Barry. Marie and her husband Arlie also ran a fabulous festival last month and promoted several local bands in the process. This is their facebook page:

www.facebook.com/CowViewFarmSummerCamp

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Bonus Classes Before the May Course in Kilkenny

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Simone Chierchini going to be in Kilkenny, guest of Joseph Kennedy, starting from Wed 22/05 in the afternoon.
Anyone willing to practice on Wednesday and Thursday can join us and make the most of Simone’s staying in Ireland.
There will be personal and in depth tuition for those who will make themselves available.
Simone has explained how he is glad to offer this opportunity to Joseph and to any other friend, as a sign of his everlasting affection for Ireland and Irish Aikido.

Thursday 21/05: class in Thomastown, 7 till 9pm
Friday 22/05: session in Inistioge, 10am till 12, then coffee time in Joseph’s place