Aikido Aikido classes in Limerick are taught by Sensei Jason Kenny. The classes comprises of all age and gender. We open our doors to everyone and all the different Martial Arts. We do not have tunnel vision as you will find in many different Aikido circles. We keep an open mind and outlook on all arts and where we can learn from others, we do..! Aikido is a dynamic Art. it has been developed from Jiu-jitsu and ws created by O'Sensei. It is a blend of joint Locks and Throws, kicks and punches, holds to subdue or disable an opponent. Aikido is designed to use the attackers strentgh against them, which means there is a great emphasis put on technique. As stated by the founder (Morihei Ueshiba) "Aikido is 90% Atemi". Alot of the problem is people get caught up in the throwing and the limited form of attack and believe that this is what is supposed to be done and that if attacked in any other way, then it's not Aikido. O'Sensei was asked once What he would do if he was attacked, he said "I would take what was nearest to me and transfer my ki through it". It's important to read between the lines of this mysterious Art, that has left so many un-answered questions behind, but if you look hard enough, they are all there. Aikido is a beautiful art and draws on the attention of anyone who sees it. It is very versatile and effective as a Martial Art if taught correctly. We do weapon work such as: Jo, Bokken, Baton, Katana and Tanto. Each technique is explained to the Aikidoka in great detail and different scenarios set-up to help them develop them.

"The difference between the living and the dead is timing"

O' Sensei with some of the foreigners who trained in Japan in the 1960's included in the picture is Henry Kono, Alan Ruddock and Terry Dobson