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Balance Martial Arts & Yoga

balance martial arts & yoga

Cross Guns Business Park, Phibsborough, Dublin,

New to Balance? Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), Aikido, Yoga and MoFlo all in one place in Phibsborough, Dublin 7. Monthly membership and regular beginner’s courses available for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Aikido. Drop in and class pass options available for Yoga and MoFlo. Aikido Kid’s classes for 7+ – We have dedicated beginner’s courses and classes for those […] Read more Ray Butcher BJJ in Dublin BJJ Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art and self defence system. It places emphasis on take-downs, throws, joint locks, chokes and other submission holds to control a situation. The Gracies developed techniques that are efficient and work well for everyone regardless of size or strength. BJJ centers on simple, easy to learn techniques that […] Read more Aikido in Dublin Aikido All The Benefits of Aikido Now On Your Doorstep. Aikido is a Japanese martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba in the early part of the 20th century. A sophisticated and dynamic martial art, it is both elegant and effective, combining practical self-defence techniques with ethical motives. Aikido “the Art of Peace ” offers a host […] Read more Yoga Yoga helps to bring the body back into alignment, it tones, builds strength and increases flexibility. It detoxifies and invigorates the various bodily systems. On a more subtle level it brings a sense of calm, develops focus and concentration, and allows us to unite the body and mind. At Balance Yoga our classes are Ashtanga […] Read more

Centaur Biomechanics

centaur biomechanics

Russell MacKechnie-Guire holds a PhD in Equine Biomechanics, graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2019. Russell’s thesis was titled ‘The Relationship between Saddle and Rider Kinematics, Equine Locomotion, and Thoracolumbar Pressures in Sports Horses’. Russell is based at Centaur Biomechanics, a company which he founded in 2006. He has extensively researched the effect that tack (saddle, bridle and girth) and the rider has on equine health and performance. Russell holds a post at Hartpury University as a Reader in Equine Biomechanics. Russell’s current area of research is horse-saddle-rider interaction, spinal kinematics in horses when ridden over ground, the effect that rider asymmetry has on equine back movement, and from a rehabilitation perspective, the effect that training aids and pole work exercise has on back movement. In addition, Russell collaborates with researchers on various research projects associated with equine health, rehabilitation and performance. Russell is a consultant for the British Equestrian Federations World Class, Team GBR programme and is a member of Team GBR’s Scientific Advisory Group. Russell also sits on the Society of Master Saddlers Scientific Advisory Group, and is part of the executive committee for the International Task force on Laterality in Sports Horses. Russell is also a Pilates instructor, Intrinsic (Human) Biomechanics Trainer, a BHSI equestrian coach, and a keen competitor in dressage and show jumping.