Takemusu Aikido Society

Today in Ringsend Dojo C. successfully passed his 5 kyu test. Apart from the test, we covered the following techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Katatedori Nikyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Nikyo Zagi Kokyuho Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill, strength, and community. 🔗 Visit www.aiki.ie for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikiken

Today we began the day with the kids' class: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho The adult class was small but intensive: Tai no Henko Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Morotedori Kokyuho Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Morotedori Kokyuho (twisted) Morotedori Kokyuho (up) Morotedori Kokyuho (down) Morotedori Kokyuho (wrist) Ryotedori Kokyuho Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Katatedori Kotegaeshi Jodan Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kotegaeshi Gedan Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kotegaeshi Irimi Morotedori Kotegaeshi Tenkan Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (nage initiates) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (gyaku hanmi) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (ai hanmi) Ushiro Ryotedori Kotegaeshi Ushiro Eridori Kotegaeshi Kotegaeshi from free attack (2 attackers) Zagi Kokyuho Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill, strength, a...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we focused on the basics of Aiki-Ken: Shiboru Undo Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengogiri Shihogiri Happogiri Migi Awase Hidari Awase 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

Today we begin practising in Ringsend Park between the rains: Suburi 1- 7 Migi Awase The main class was focused on Shihonage-based techniques and Kokyunage Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Katatedori Kokyuho (Shihonage entrance) Katatedori Kokyunage (from shihonage entrance) Katatedori Kokyunage (elbow on the shoulder) Katatedori Kokyunage (Iriminage-like finish) Morotedori Kokyunage (Iriminage-like finish) Morotedori Kokyunage (front throw) Morotedori Kokyunage (up - down) Morotedori Kokyunage (doen - up) Zagi Kokyuho Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill, strength, and community. 🔗 Visit www.aiki.ie for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikiken

 Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we reviewed the Kokyu Dosa and related techniques: Tai Jutsu: Kokyu Dosa Tai no Henko Ushiro Ryotedori Ikkyo Ryotedori Tenchinage Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kokyunage Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Ken no Kamae Shibori Undo Migi & Hidari Suburi 1 Migi & Hidari Suburi 1 Tanren   💫 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

Today we began practising outdoors. However, a person who had a bag with the club's jo did not make it to the park, so we worked with Aiki-ken: Suburi 1-7 Zengogiri Shihogiri Hapogiri (Suburi 1) Hapogiri (Suburi 6) Hapogiri (Suburi 7) Shihogiri (Suburi 3) Shiho Nanatonbungiri In the main class at Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre, we focused on Shihonage techniques: Tai no Henko Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Morotedori Kokyuho Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Katatedori Shihonage Omote & Ura Ryotedori Shihonage Shomen Uchi Shihonage Omote & Ura Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Omote & Ura Zagi Kokyuho Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill, strength, and community. 🔗 Visit www.aiki.ie for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikiken

Today we started the Aikido evening with the kids class: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Kaitenage Soto & Uchi Zagi Kokyuho The adult class was also focused on flowing Ki no Nagare throwing techniques: Tai no Henko Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Morotedori Kokyuho Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Katatedori Kaitenage Uchi Katatedori Kaitenage Uchi Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kaitenage Soto Katadori Ikkyonage Ki no Nagare Katadori Nikyonage Ki no Nagare Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote & Ura Kihon Zagi Kokyuho ✨ Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill, strength, and community. 🔗 Visit www.aiki.ie for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikijo

Today, many of our members were away attending the seminars in Northern Ireland and the USA. With a few members on the mats, we concentrated on 6 basic Aikido Kokyu moves and related techniques. Kokyu Dosa was framed by Inagaki sensei and learned by our instructors during their time in Japan. Kokyu Dosa - 6 Kokyu moves Movement 1 Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Jutai Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Ryutai Movement 2  Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Movement 3 Ryotedori Ikkyo Omote Movement 4 Morotedori Kokyuho Movemen5  Kataetdori Kokyuho Movement 6 Morotedori Kokyunage Movement 2  Zagi Kokyuho As we discovered today, many Aikido techniques involve several movements forming the Kokyu Dosa exercise. 💫 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 Balbrig...

 Today we began our practise outdoors and covered the following techniques: Jo Suburi. Tsuki no Bu: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Jo Suburi. Men Uchi no Bu: Shomen Uchi Komi Renzoku Uchi Komi Men Uchi Gedan Gaeshi Men Uchi Ushirozuki Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki 31 no Jo Kata 31 no Kumi Jo Movements 1 - 3 Movements 4 - 6 Movements 9 -11 The main class at Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre was focused on the Kotegaeshi technique: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Kihon Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ai Hanmi Ki no Nagare Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Gyaku Hanmi Ki no Nagare Tantodori Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Tantodori Tsuki Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho   Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill, strength, and community. 🔗 Visit www.aiki.ie for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendai...

 Today we had very few people on the mats, so we could cover more techniques than usual. Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Morotedori Kokyuho Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Ryotedori Kokyuho Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Ryotedori Tenchinage Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Katatedori Nikyo Ura Ushiro Ryotedori Kotegaeshi Kihon Ushiro Ryotedori Kotegaeshi Hands behind Bukiwaza: Jodori 1 Gyaku Hanmi Kokyuho Jodori 2 Ai Hanmi Agonage Jodori 3 Gyaku Hanmi Kokyunage Jodori 4 Ai Hanmi Kokyunage Jodori 5 Ai Hanmi Kokyunage (Tsuki) Jodori 6 Gyaju Hanmi Rokkyo  Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill, strength, and community. 🔗 Visit www.aiki.ie for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikijo

Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we continued learning Ukemi and Osaewaza techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katadori Ikkyo Kihon Katadori Nikyo Kihon Katadori Ikkyo (double atemi) Katadori Nikyo (double atemi) Zagi Kokyuho 💫 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

Today, we tried to practise outdoors before the main class, but the rain quickly changed our plans, and we had to stop shortly after starting. Before the weather interrupted us, we covered: Jo Suburi. Tsuki no Bu: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi 31 no Jo Kata During the main class, we welcomed a visitor who previously practised Aikido with  Alessandro Tittarelli s ensei and earned Shodan under his guidance before stepping away from Aikido 12 years ago to focus on other martial arts. The class was focused on the techniques against Ushiro Ryotedori: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ushiro Ryotedori Basic Ushiro Ryotedori Behind Ushiro Ryotedori Bedind together Ushiro Ryotedori Ikkyo Ushiro Ryotedori Sankyo Ushiro Ryotedori Koshinage (Sankyo) Ushiro Ryotedori Kotegaeshi Ushiro Ryotedori Kokyuho Zagi Kokyuho Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with ...

Today we started the day with a kids class. As always, we started from stretching,ukemi and core-strength exercises, followed by the following techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho The adult class was focused on Yokomen Uchi Shihonage: Tai no Henko Kotai Tai no Henko Jutai Tai no Henko Ryutai Morotedori Kotai Morotedori Jutai Morotedori Ryutai Yokomen Uchi Shihonage (90 degrees outside)  Yokomen Uchi Shihonage (30 degrees outside) Yokomen Uchi Shihonage (30 degrees inside) Yokomen Uchi Shihonage (90 degrees inside) Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill, strength, and community. 🔗  Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusu...

Today at Balbriggan Dojo, we worked through various ukemi and then focused on the Ikkyo technique. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Ura Zagi Kokyuho 💫  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

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming a special guest to the mats in Ringsend. Lars Hynsjö Sensei, a senior student and ambassador of Ulf Evenås Shihan, visited Dublin and taught a Ken Tai Jo class for our members. We began training outdoors in Ringsend Park before continuing at the Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre. Today’s practice included: Aiki-ken: Suburi 1 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Tai jutsu: Tai no henko, kotai (hard / kihon) Tai no henko, jutai (flexible / ki no nagare short) Tai no henko, ryutai (flowing / ki no nagare long) Ken Tai Jo: Choku barai Choku barai awase Kaeshi barai Kaeshi barai awase Kaiten barai Kaiten barai awase Ken Tai Jo 1 Ken Tai Jo 2 Ken Tai Jo 3 Thank you to Lars Sensei for sharing his knowledge and practice with us. It was a valuable and inspiring session for everyone on the mats.   Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill,...

Today at Balbriggan Dojo, most of the practitioners on the mats were beginners, so we spent a lot of time practising Ukemi. After that, we delved into exploring Osae Waza techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Nikyo Ura Katatedori Sankyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho 💫  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

Today, Raman attended the You Sports Erasmus+ Evening, organised by Léargas, looking into how Erasmus+ opportunities could support the development of Takemusu Aikido Society. While our head instructor was busy with administrative work, Jan used this chance to apply the knowledge he had gained from his recent Erasmus+ Mobility trips at the Gothenburg Aikido Club. He taught two sessions today. The first one is the outdoor class in Ringsend Park, where we covered Jo Suburi and Roku no Kata: Tsuki no Bu: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Uchi no Bu: Shomen Uchikomi Renzoku Uchikomi Menuchi Gedan Gaeshi Menuchi Ushirozuki Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki  Roku no Jo Kata During the main class at Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre, we concentrated on the 4th kyu techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwari Waza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Suwari Waza Shomen Uchi Nikyo Katatedori Kaitenage Uchi Katatedori Kaitenage Soto Katadori Ikk...

Today in Ringsend Dojo, we started with the kids' class: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedoti Kokyuho Katatedori Kaitenage Uchi Mawari Katatedori Kaitenage Soto Mawari Zagi Kokyuho In the adult class, we welcomed two newcomers and concentrated on the Katatedori Ikkyo: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Ura Katatedori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare 1 Katatedori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare 2 Katatedori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare 3 Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill, strength, and community. 🔗  Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikijo

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we welcomed another newcomer on the mats. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Kotegaeshi 1 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 2 Zagi Kokyuho 💫  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

Today we began practising in Ringsend Park before the main class at Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre. 🔹  Tsuki no Bu      • Chikuzuki      • Kaeshizuki      • Ushirozuki      • Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi      • Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi 🔹  Menuchi no Bu      • Shomen Uchikomi      • Renzoku Uchikomi      • Menuchi Gedan Gaeshi      • Menuchi Ushirozuki      • Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki 🔹 31 no Jo      • Kata      • 31 no Kumi Jo (Movements 1-3) During the main class, we covered variations of Shomen Uchi Sankyo:      • Tai no Henko      • Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare      • Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote & Ura      • Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 1 (sankyo through fingers)      • Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 2 (enter while lowering arm) ...

Great news! A newcomer from last Monday's class came back on the mats to join our Aiki family. So we concentrated on the basic techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Kotegaeshi Kosadori Kotegaeshi 2 Katatedori Shihonage Omote & Ura Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill, strength, and community. 🔗  Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikijo

Today, we welcomed a few newcomers who joined our Aikido workshop during the Believe Balbriggan Expo last week. We did the following techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Kotegaeshi 1 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 2 Kosadori Shihonage Kosadori Kokyuho Zagi Kokyuho 💫  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

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming two visitors to the mats at Ringsend Dojo. One was an experienced aikidoka from Turkey, with 27 years of practice, who runs his own dojo in Istanbul. It was a great opportunity to share training with someone of such depth and experience. We also welcomed a newcomer to Aikido, an active martial artist with a background in boxing and kickboxing, and previous experience in kendo and judo. Today, we covered the following techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Kaitenage Uchi Mawari Katatedori Kaitenage Soto Mawari In our dojo tradition, visiting black belts are invited to teach a technique of their choice at the end of class. This time it was Kosadori Kotegaeshi We concluded the class with  Zagi Kokyuho. ✨  Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill, strength, and community. 🔗  Visit  w...

Today in Ringsend Dojo, we began with the kids class: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Shihonage Katatedori Kaitenage Zagi Kokyuho At the adult class, we welcomed another newcomer and concentrated on the Kotegaeshi technique: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Kotegaeshi Katatedori Kotegaeshi Gedan Katatedori Kotegaeshi Jodan Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill, strength, and community. 🔗  Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikijo

Today we took part in the BELIEVE Balbriggan Community Expo , a fantastic event that brought together over 70 local community organisations, businesses, sports clubs and public services. We hosted a booth with information about our club and Aikido, and were delighted with the level of public engagement throughout the day. Many people recognised us from our demonstrations at the Balbriggan St. Patrick’s Day Parade and even from the Balbriggan Beach Festival 2024 , which made the conversations even more meaningful. From 15:15 to 16:15, we led an open workshop in the upstairs dance studio. The turnout exceeded all expectations, the mats quickly filled up, and we had to split the group to ensure everyone could practise falling techniques safely without overcrowding. Participants were genuinely surprised by how Aikido works, as they explored the principles of body coordination and movement from the centre. A great day of sharing Aikido with the community in Balbriggan . Many thanks to ...