The Aiki Dojo Downpatrick started in mid October 2005 with the aim to provide a place to practice and learn Aikido in South Down. We have been holding regular classes and various weekend seminars, some with international instructors, since then. The regular classes are taught by Dr Martin Mathieu, Yondan.
The dojo is affiliated to Aiki no Michi, an Aikido group started by the late Alan Ruddock, and Martin Sensei is part of the Bundesverband der Aikido-Lehrer.