Dan Gradings 2012
2012 - In October 2012, two of the Phoenix Dojo instructors graded for 2nd Dan Examinations conducted by Aikikai Ireland Technical Advisor Michele Quaranta Sensei. This was a product of a number of years hard work. Hearty congratulations are issued to both Eddie Murray and Barry McGee for achieving 2nd Dan and to all other participants for their achievements during the gruelling test. We as a club would also wish to acknowledge and thank all Aikikai Ireland Instructors and in particular Joe McHugh Sensei for his valuable contribution and teaching in preparation for the Grading. We would also like to thank Aikikai Ireland Group for their wonderful work in progressing Aikido in general.
Newly promoted Dan grades gets attention in local media!!!
The local the media in the Northwest of the country have given extensive coverage of the recent Aikikai Ireland Dan promotions. The Sligo Weekenders Liam Maloney gave a full page article, Darragh Cox sports presenter on North West radio station Ocean FM asked Eamon Coyne in to give a live interview on air, also Leo Grey of the Sligo Champion ( published an article too.
Just to say thanks to Liam, Darragh and Leo for the coverage it's great to have the hard work acknowledged in the media!!!