Dublin Branch
Muden Juku
大東流 合氣柔術
A traditional school of Japanese jujutsu, transmitting the cultivation of aiki — a refined body usage beyond ordinary strength.
★ First class free — all welcome
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Dublin Branch
A traditional school of Japanese jujutsu, transmitting the cultivation of aiki — a refined body usage beyond ordinary strength.
大東流合氣柔術
We practise Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu 大東流合氣柔術, one of Japan's oldest and most influential martial traditions, and the root art from which Aikido descends. The curriculum centres on the development of aiki 合氣 — a quality of body and mind that allows one to receive and redirect force without relying on size or muscular strength.
As the hombu dojo teaches: 力でも関節技でもない、本物の合氣 — "Not strength, not joint techniques — this is true aiki." The exercises that cultivate this quality benefit martial artists seeking internal development, as well as meditators, yoga practitioners, and anyone interested in lifelong health and vitality.
Muden Juku Dublin is a branch dojo (支部道場) under the direction of the international headquarters in Sapporo under Hiroo Iida Shihan. We are also associated with Muden Juku Ireland, the European headquarters, located in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny under the direction of Oisin Bourke Jun Shihan.
稽古案内
Regular classes are held weekly in Dublin. Beginners are welcome at any time — no prior martial arts experience is required. Training is conducted in the traditional manner, with emphasis on correct body use from the first lesson.
The European Hombu Dojo in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny also runs its own regular schedule. Prospective students are welcome to contact either dojo for further information.
指導員
All instructors hold certified grades and teach in accordance with the standards of the Irish Martial Arts Commission (IMAC). Each holds current Garda vetting, child protection training, and first aid certification.
John Kennedy
奥義三段
Okugi Sandan
John Kennedy has over 20 years experience in traditional Japanese martial arts. He began training in Daito Ryu in 2015 and holds the rank of Okugi Sandan. He also holds the rank of Godan in ZNKR Iaido and Yondan in ZNKR Jodo.
Stephen Milton
三段
Sandan
Stephen Milton has been training in martial arts for many years. He holds the rank of Sandan in Daito Ryu Aiki-jujutsu, a Nidan rank in ZNKR Jodo and a Graduado belt in Capoeira.
無傳塾 本部道場
Muden Juku carries the authentic aiki of Kodo Horikawa, who was awarded the title of Eternal Master (永世名人位) by Sokaku Takeda himself. Daito-ryu Muden Juku was founded by Hiroo Iida Shinhan, who received direct instruction from Horikawa Kodo. Muden Juku was established with a clear purpose: to preserve and transmit the aiki of the Horikawa lineage for future generations.
Through a distinctive teaching method, Iida sensei makes aiki accessible to everyone — regardless of age, size, or physical strength. Because it does not rely on muscular force, children and older adults, men and women alike can all develop this quality. Training offers not only martial development but lifelong health, stress relief, and a sense of deep purpose and vitality.
ヨーロッパ本部
The European Hombu Dojo is located in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, under the direction of Oisin Bourke. Oisin has trained directly under Hiroo Iida Shihan for over twenty years, including nine years of intensive training in Japan, and holds the rank of Jun Shihan / Kyoju Dairi — direct transmission in the Muden Juku lineage.
Dublin members travel to Thomastown once a month to train under Oisin Bourke at the European Hombu.
演武・稽古
Images from training, seminars, and events with Muden Juku Dublin and the European Hombu.
Katsuura, Japan — April 2025
February 2026
November 2025
公認・加盟
Muden Juku Dublin is a member club of the Irish Martial Arts Commission (IMAC), the national governing body for martial arts in Ireland, recognised by Sport Ireland. All instruction meets IMAC standards for coach education, safeguarding, and practitioner welfare. We are a member of Shugyosha Ireland a group dedicated to the practice of Traditional Japanese Arts.
IMAC is recognised by Sport Ireland as the national governing body for martial arts, with over 400 member clubs across Ireland. Membership provides a recognised quality mark for safe, qualified instruction.
Further information: www.imac.ie
お問合せ
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced martial artist, enquiries are welcome. Your first class is free — you are welcome any Monday at 7pm, please send us a message below to arrange your first session.
Email — 電子メール
Dojo — 道場
The WEB Project
Taylor's Lane, Rathfarnham
Dublin 16
Training — 稽古
Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm + one Sunday per month in Thomastown
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無傳塾 世界道場
Muden Juku is an international organisation with branches in Japan, Europe, and the United States, all under the direction of Hiroo Iida Shihan at the headquarters in Sapporo.
Ireland
Muden Juku Dublin
無傳塾 ダブリン支部
John Kennedy,
Stephen Milton
Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
[email protected]
Portugal
Muden Juku Portugal
無傳塾 ポルトガル
Sergio Miguel Andrade,
Maria Alexandra Martins
Porto,
Portugal
daitoryu-muden.pt