Founder and Chief Instructor of Dublin Tomiki Aikido, Keith sensei has been an active student of Aikido since 1994. A leading figure in the development of Tomiki Aikido in Ireland, Keith sensei is the driving force behind the very successful national youth team development programme.
4th Dan awarded in 2016 after examination by B.Jones 7th Dan (BAA), P.Wildish 6th Dan (BAA), V.Fairchild 5th Dan (SAF/BAA).
Chief Instructor and Founder, Dublin Tomiki Aikido.
Chief Instructor, Tallaght Tomiki Aikido Ryu.
Founding member, Sport Aikido Ireland (SAI)
Founding member, All Ireland Tomiki Aikido Federation
Head coach, Junior & Senior Irish National Team
First Irish Senior player to medal at a World Championships (WSAF 2019: Silver - Embu: Randori-no-kata, Bronze - Team Randori) read more
Control & Restraint Instructor for Prison Officers
Instructor, Aikido based self-defence classes for women
BAA NGB Coaching Level 1 (Martial Arts, Aikido)
IMAC NGB Coaching Level 1 (Martial Arts, Aikido)
Youth Development Coaching - Coaching Ireland
Children First - Child Protection Certificate
First Aid - AED/CPR Certificate
Math Teacher & Guidance Counsellor (Secondary Level)
Garda Vetted (#IMAC E166-18, 22/04/2018) -
Irish National Team Coach and Player, 4th ETAN Championships, Antwerp, 2014
BAA Team: World Championships 2015 , Gold Coast, Australia
BAA Team: WSAF World Championships 2017, London
Head Coach: Irish National Team, WSAF World Championships 2017, London
BAA Team: 6th ETAN Open Championships, Netherlands, 2018 read more
Voted 98FM Dublin Sports Person of the Year (2019) read more
BAA Team: WSAF World Championships 2019, San Diego, California. read more
Sports Ireland COVID-19 Return to Sport Certificate
Sports Ireland COVID-19 Officers Certificate
Pamela Dempsey, nidan (弐段)
UK National Randori Champion (2016), Pam sensei is the highest ranking female Tomiki Aikido player in Ireland and one of our leading coaches.
2nd Dan awarded in 2017. Examined by B.Jones 7th Dan (BAA), G.Baxter 5th Dan (BAA) and D.Ramsden 4th Dan (BAA) Observed by P.Holding 4th Dan (BAA) at BAA Summer School, Leeds, UK.
Club Instructor and Coach.
First female player to represent Ireland in International Sports Aikido competition.
First Irish Senior player to medal at a World Championships (WSAF 2019: Silver Medal - Embu: Randori-no-kata) read more
IMAC NGB Coaching Level 1 (Aikido, Martial Arts)
Youth Development coaching - Coaching Ireland
First Aid - AED/ CPR Certificate
Children First - Child Protection Certificate
Garda Vetted
Irish National Team, 4th ETAN Open Championships, Antwerp, 2014
BAA Team: 2015 World Championships, Australia.
BAA Team: 2017 WSAF World Championships, London
Irish National Youth Team Coach: 2017 WSAF World Championships, London
BAA Team: 6th ETAN Open Championships 2018, Netherlands read more
BAA Team: WSAF World Championships 2019, San Diego, California. read more
Sports Ireland COVID-19 Return to Sport Certificate
Sports Ireland COVID-19 Officers Certificate
Jer Ryan, nidan (弐段)
Jer, one of our parent's group who caught the Aiki bug, is our Children’s Officer and ensures that our younger members concerns, welfare, and enjoyment are utmost in our consideration at all times.
Nidan awarded 2019. Examined by Bob Jones 7th Dan, Mark Aldridge 5th Dan, Rob Hartshorne 5th Dan, Garrett Baxter 5th Dan. (BAA Summer School, Leeds) -
Shodan awarded 2017. Examined by B.Jones 7th Dan, G.Baxter 5th Dan, D.Ramsden 4th Dan. Observed by P.Holding 4th Dan. (BAA Summer School, Leeds)
BAA Coaching Level 1 Award (2018) -
IMAC Registered Assistant Coach (2017)
Garda Vetted. (#IMAC RV 12 -1, 15/02/2017) -
IMAC Registered Children's Officer (2016) -
First Aid CPR AED, plus Child CPR AED Module (2016) -
SafeGuarding 2- Club Children's Officer workshop (2016) -
SafeGuarding 1- Child Protection in Sport workshop (2014) -
Irish Team: 4th ETAN Open Championships, Antwerp, 2014
Irish Team: WSAF World Championships 2017, London
BAA Team: 6th ETAN Open Championships, Netherlands, 2018 read more
Sports Ireland COVID-19 Return to Sport Certificate -
Sports Ireland COVID-19 Officers Certificate -
COVID-19 Class Pre-Registration Form (for existing members only)
Guardians should fill in this form on behalf of Junior and Youth members if they are coming to class today.