AIKIDO
INSTRUCTORS
Your Aikido Instructors
Led by Chief Instructor Brendan Dowling, Shoshin Aikido School offers expert, structured training in traditional Aikido. With decades of experience, our instructors focus on clear teaching, strong fundamentals, and a supportive training environment where beginners and experienced students can progress with confidence.
Shoshin Aikido School Teaching Team
Meet Our Instructors
At Shoshin Aikido School each of our instructors combine decades of martial arts experience with nationally recognised coaching qualifications. Every class is led by fully vetted, insured and first-aid trained coaches, creating a safe, structured and welcoming environment for adults, teenagers and children in our dojos located in Harolds Cross Dublin & Leixlip Co Kildare.
Our teaching team is committed to preserving traditional Aikido while integrating more modern ideas throughout the various techniques, all with modern instruction principals aligned with best practice in Irish sport.
All our instructors are fully qualified sports coaches by Coaching Ireland, vetted by National Vetting Bureau, fully insured and trained in first aid.
Qualified & Trusted Martial Arts Coaches
Instructors at Shoshin Aikido School are:
Certified sports coaches through Coaching Ireland
Vetted by the National Vetting Bureau
Fully insured
First Aid trained
Active members of the Irish Martial Arts Commission
This ensures students receive instruction that meets both traditional martial arts standards and modern safeguarding requirements.
Brendan Dowling
Chief Instructor
Our head instructor, Brendan leads the club since the 80’s & also sits as President of the Irish Martial Commission
Kim Farrelly
Instructor
Kim started training in the club in 1990 & sits on the executive of the Irish Martial Arts Commission
Why Instructor Quality Matters in Aikido
Aikido is a subtle and technical martial art. Progress depends heavily on:
Correct movement patterns
Safe falling skills
Understanding balance and timing
Clear, consistent coaching
At Shoshin Aikido School, students learn in a structured environment where safety, technical accuracy and respect are prioritised at every level.
Whether you are completely new to martial arts or returning after years away, our instructors will guide you step-by-step.
Train with Experienced Aikido Instructors in Dublin
If you are looking for:
Aikido classes in Dublin
Aikido classes in Leixlip
Qualified martial arts instructors
A Japanese martial art taught professionally
A way to get fit while having fun
A welcoming and structured dojo environment
We invite you to visit Shoshin Aikido School and experience a class.
Beginners are always welcome.
The Irish Aikido Association are founding members of the Aikido Advisory Board and are full members of the Irish Martial Arts Commission
Training Times
Aikido Classes For All
Find a Class that suits you best from our schedule below. We offer training and classes for beginners to advances for both adults and kids.
Dublin Aikido Class Beginner Friendly
For all levels of experience, we train together and choose to learn from one another without judgement or conflict.
Young People's Aikido Class
Helping to shape confidence and develop understanding through our Aikido Young People classes. (Dublin Dojo)
Beginners Aikido Classes (Dublin)
New to Aikido, Martial Arts or wanting to refresh the basics? Great! Join in with our beginners classes.
Leixlip Aikido Class Beginner Friendly
For all levels of experience, we train together and choose to learn from one another without judgement or conflict.
19 Greenmount Ln, Harolds X Dublin 6.
- +353-87-294-0735
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