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Ringsend Dojo. 22 December 2025

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Today was the last keiko of 2025. We did multiple variations of Shomen Uchi Sankyo. Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote  Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote Shomen Uchi Sankyo Ura Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 1 Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 2 Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 3 Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 4 Zagi Kokyuho Merry Christmas, everyone! We spent a wonderful year together on the mats! A lot of sweat, struggles and learning, but even more fun and smiles! Take a good rest, and we'll see you all next year for even more sweat, struggles, learning and fun! 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #Aiki...

Balbriggan Dojo. 20 December 2025

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Today marked the final practice of 2026 at our Balbriggan Dojo. We were pleased to present certificates to the students who successfully passed their tests last week, and to welcome a newcomer onto the mats. As always, the class began with our foundational exercises: • Tai no Henko • Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare • Morotedori Kokyuho After this, the class divided into beginner and advanced groups. The beginners focused on Kosadori techniques: • Kosadori Ikkyo Omote • Kosadori Kotegaeshi • Kosadori Shihonage Omote The advanced group worked on Ushiro Katate Eridori : • Ushiro Eridori Katate Sankyo • Ushiro Eridori Katate Jujinage • Ushiro Eridori Katate Kokyunage We concluded the tai jutsu practice with Zagi Kokyuho . Bukiwaza was a beginner-friendly session, concentrating on fundamentals: • Ken no Kamae • Shiboru Undo • Suburi 1–3 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether you're taking your first step or dee...

Ringsend Dojo. 17 December 2025

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Today in Ringsend Dojo we focused on Yokomen Uchi attack: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Yokomen Uchi Nikyo Ura Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Yokomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Yokomen Uchi Iriminage Yokomen Uchi Juwaza Zagi Kokyuho  💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu 

Ringsend Dojo. 15 December 2025

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Today in Ringsend Dojo, we concentrated on variations of Morotedori grab. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyu Tanren and Kokyunage   Morotedori Kokyuho Kihon Morotedori Kokyuho (twisted arm) Morotedori Kokyuho (arm up) Morotedori Kokyuho (arm down) Morotedori Kokyuho (thumb grab) Morotedori twisted grip Ikkyo Morotedori twisted grip Iriminage Ki no Nagare Morotedori twisted grip Koshinage (head under) Morotedori twisted grip Koshinage (hips under) Morotedori twisted grip Jujinage Zagi Kokyuho (from below) Zagi Kokyuho (from above) 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPr...

Balbriggan Dojo. 13 December 2025

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Today was a big day in our Balbriggan Dojo. We had kyu promotion tests. Congratulations to all who successfully passed the exams! After tests, we continued to explore Shihonage techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Ryotedori Shihonage Hanmi Handachi Ryotedori Shihonage Zagi Kokyuho Kihon Zagi Kokyuho Strong Hold from above 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether you're taking your first step or deepening your practice, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for full details about our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Ringsend Dojo. 10 December 2025

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Today in Ringsend Dojo, we continued studying Shihonage techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Shihonage (Outside hand) Morotedori Shihonage (Inside hand) Shomen Uchi Shihonage Zagi Kokyuho Kihon Zagi Kokyuho (from below) 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu 

Ringsend Dojo. 8 December 2025

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Today in Ringsend Dojo, we welcomed Jan returning from Japan. He came back after a month of hard training in Iwama, happy and excited. Today's practice was built on Saturday's exercises: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Shihonage Omote & Ura Ryotedori Shihonage Omote & Ura Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Omote (30 degrees after crossing the line of attack) Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Omote (30 degrees without crossing the line of attack) Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Omote (30 degrees after crossing the line of attack) Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Omote (90 degrees without crossing the line of attack) Zagi Kokyho Kihon Zagi Kokyuho Grab from below After class, we had a short cupcake party to celebrate Jan's return to Dublin. 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.ai...

Balbriggan Dojo. 6 December 2025

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Today was the first practice of the month in Balbriggan Dojo, so we concentrated on weapons practice. This time, we focused on riai - the connection between aiki-ken and tai-jutsu. Aiki-Ken Suburi 1 -3 Zengogiri Shihogiri Migi & Hidari Shihogiri (3 Suburi) Shiho Nanatonbungiri Katatedori Shihonage (sword technique) Katatedori Shihonage (tai-jutsu) Ryotedori Shihonage (sword technique) Ryotedori Shihonage (tai-jutsu) Yokomen Uchi Shihonage (sword technique) Yokomen uchi Shihonage (tai-jutsu) Zagi Kokyuho Kihon Zagi Kokyuho (hold from below) Zagi Kokyuho (hold from above) Zagi Kokyuho (strong hold from above) Zagi Kokyuho (elbows hold) Zagi Kokyuho (full power hold) 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether you're taking your first step or deepening your practice, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for full details about our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #Aikido #TodayPra...

Ringsend Dojo. 3 December 2025

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Today in our Ringsend Dojo, we were delighted to see how moved our new member was when we presented him with a free keikogi, purchased thanks to the generosity of As Darragh Did. From now on, all new members of Takemusu Aikido Society will receive a free keikogi as part of our Pathway to Aikido programme, which we are delivering with the support of As Darragh Did. With a new member on the mats, we began a new study cycle and focused on Ikkyo, the First Teaching. This technique is always the foundation of how we introduce Aikido. Today we covered: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Morotedori Ikkyo Ura Katadori Ikkyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  ...

Ringsend Dojo. 1 December 2025

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Today in Ringsend Dojo, we concentrated on Ki no Nagare flow and continued to explore the Kokyunage techniques: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Shomen Uchi Kokyunage (Pulse grab - Agonage) Shomen Uchi Kokyunage (Pulse grab - Elbow throw) Shomen Uchi Kokyunage (Sankyo grab - Agonage) Shomen Uchi Kokyunage (Sankyo grab - Khee sweep) Shomen Uchi Kokyunage (Pulse and lapel grab - kneewing throw) Shomen Uchi Kokyunage (Pulse and elbow grab - kneewing throw) Zagi Kokyuho   💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbrig...

Balbriggan Dojo. 29 November 2025

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Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we concentrated on the Kokyunage techniques: Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyunage Morotedori Kokyunage Morotedori Kokyunage (throw forward) Morotedori Kokyunage (up-down) Morotedori Kokyunage (down-up) Zagi Kokyuho (kihon, from below, from above) Bukiwaza: Aikiken Suburi 1-3 Go no Awase 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether you're taking your first step or deepening your practice, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for full details about our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Ringsend Dojo. 26 November 2025

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Today we welcomed a new member to the Takemusu Aikido Society. It was great to have a fresh face on the mats, and we look forward to seeing their journey unfold. This evening, we worked through: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Ura Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote Shomen Uchi Nikyo Ura Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho  💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Ringsend Dojo. 24 November 2025

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Today we had a newcomer who came to try Aikido. We covered the techniques as follows: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Irimi Katatedori Kokyuho Shomen Ushi Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Shihonage Omote Kosadori Kotegaeshi Morotedori Kokyunage (tenkan entrance) Zagi Kokyuho 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Balbriggan Dojo. 22 November 2025

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Today in Balbriggan Dojo we concentrated on the Koshinage techniques and their connection to Kokyunage: Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ryotedori Koshinage (Head insert) Ryotedori Koshinage (Don't insert head) Ryotedori Koshinage (Shihonage don't insert head) Ryotedori Kokyunage (Shihonage don't insert head) Bukiwaza: Aikiken Suburi 1-3 Ken no Awase Migi & Hidari 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether you're taking your first step or deepening your practice, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for full details about our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Ringsend Dojo. 19 November 2025

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Today at Ringsend Dojo, we focused on the Koshinage technique, a hip throw that lays the foundation for successful progression to Kokyunage throws. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Sankyo Koshinage Katatedori Koshinage (insert head) Katatedori Koshinage (don't insert head) Katatedori Koshinage (shihonage form) Zagi Kokyuho 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Ringsend Dojo. 17 November 2025

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Tonight, we were delighted to welcome a newcomer for a free trial class in our Ringsend Dojo. During the warm-up we worked on: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko – Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho After that, the class split into beginner and advanced groups. The beginners' group worked on the Kosadori techniques: Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Shihonage Omote Kosadori Kotegaeshi The advanced group focused on the Ushiro Eridori: Ushiro Eridori Ikkyo Ushiro Eridori Shihonage Ushiro Eridori Kotegaeshi Ushiro Eridori Iriminage As always, we finished with Zagi Kokyuho. A great evening of focused practice and good energy all around. If you’re considering joining, feel free to come for a free trial class any time! 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Rings...

Balbriggan Dojo. 15 November 2025

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Today in Balbriggan Dojo we focused on the Munedori techniques: Taijutsu: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Munedori Ikkyo Munedori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare (Mune Tsukami Ikkyo) Munedori with a knife threat Tankendori Rokkyo  Munedori with a knife threat Tankendori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza Aikiken Suburi 1-3 Zengogiri Shihogiri Happogiri 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether you're taking your first step or deepening your practice, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for full details about our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Ringsend Dojo. 12 November 2025

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Today in Ringsend Dojo, we focused on Ushiro Ryotedori techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Ushiro Ryotedori Ikkyo Ushiro Ryotedori Nikyo Ushiro Ryotedori Sankyo Ushiro Ryotedori Yonkyo Ushiro Ryotedori Kokyunage Ushiro Ryotedori Jujinage Ushiro Ryotedori Kotegaeshi Ushiro Ryotedori Koshinage (Sankyo) Ushiro Ryotedori Koshinage (no head insert) Zagi Kokyuho 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoRingsend #Ringsend #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza...

Ringsend Dojo. 10 November 2025

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Today in Ringsend Dojo, there were very few people on the mats, so we focused on the students' requests. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Katatedori Iriminage Gedan Katatedori Iriminage Chudan Katatedori Iriminage Jodan Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kotegaeshi Kihon Kosadori Nikyo Omote & Ura Ryotedori Shihonage Ushiro Ryotedori Ikkyo Zagi Kokyuho  💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Balbriggan Dojo. 8 November 2025

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Today was a special day in our dojo. Raman sensei had a birthday, A performed a kyu grading test, and D came to our dojo to try Aikido for the first time. 🎉 Many thanks to Suzuki Yudai sensei for the traditional curtains that added a special touch to our dojo for the occasion. Apart from the test, we practised the following techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Nikyo Ura Katatedori Nikyo Ura Zagi Kokyuho 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Ringsend Dojo. 5 November 2025

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Today in Ringsend Dojo, we learned Renzokuwaza - a situation where the opponent resists your technique, but you respond by transitioning to another one. Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Shomen Uchi Iriminage Renzokuwaza Ikkyo - Ikkyo Renzokuwaza Ikkyo - Iriminage Renzokuwazai Ikkyo - Iriminage 2 Renzokuwaza Ikkyo - Iriminage 3 Zagi Kokyuho 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taiju...

Ringsend Dojo. 3 November 2025

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Today at Rengsend Dojo, we begin learning Koshinage techniques. To approach the Koshinage, we started by exploring the Sankyo Uchimawari entrance. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo - Yonkyo Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka (Uchimawari) Shomen Uchi Kaitenage Uchimawari Shomen Uchi Katamewaza Uchimawari Shomen Uchi Koshinage (Sankyo) Zagi Kokyuho 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Ringsend Dojo. 29 October 2025

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Today in Ringsend Dojo C successfully passed the 6th kyu test – congratulations! 🎉 Aside from the test, we worked on the following techniques: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Kotegaeshi Ryotedori Shihonage Zagi Kokyuho 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Balbriggan Dojo. 25 October 2025

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Today in Balbriggan Dojo we continued studying Iriminage techniques: Tai Jutsu •  Tai no Henko •  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare •  Morotedori Kokyuho Kihon •  Morotedori Iriminage Kihon •  Morotedori Iriminage Ki no Nagare (from down up) •  Morotedori Iriminage Ki no Nagare (from up down) •  Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza •  San no Tachi 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Ringsend Dojo. 22 October 2025

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Today we focused on Shomen Uchi Iriminage technique: • Tai no Henko • Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare • Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare • Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Iriminage • Hanmi Handachi Shomen Uchi Iriminage • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Uke attacks) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates, Uke pushes back outward blending) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates, Uke pushes back inward blending) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates, only front hand throw) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Uke initiates, only back hand throw) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates, pass through) • Zagi Kokyuho (series of four in Ki no Nagare) 💫  Join Us! We welcome everyone—beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Come train with us and grow through the art of Aikido. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  to learn more about our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #takemusuaikido #aikiken #aikijo #bukiwaza #iriminage #aikidoringsend #ai...