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Ringsend Dojo. 29 April 2026

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Today, Raman attended the You Sports Erasmus+ Evening, organised by Lรฉargas, 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...

Ringsend Dojo. 27 April 2026

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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. ๐Ÿ”—  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

Balbriggan Dojo. 25 April 2026

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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 ๐Ÿ’ซ  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. ๐Ÿ”— 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. 22 April 2026

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Today we began practising in Ringsend Park before the main class at Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre. ๐Ÿ”น  Tsuki no Bu      • Chikuzuki      • Kaeshizuki      • Ushirozuki      • Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi      • Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi ๐Ÿ”น  Menuchi no Bu      • Shomen Uchikomi      • Renzoku Uchikomi      • Menuchi Gedan Gaeshi      • Menuchi Ushirozuki      • Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki ๐Ÿ”น 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) ...

Ringsend Dojo. 20 April 2026

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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. ๐Ÿ”—  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

Balbriggan Dojo. 18 April 2026

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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 ๐Ÿ’ซ  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. ๐Ÿ”— 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. 15 April 2025

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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. ๐Ÿ”—  Visit  w...
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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. ๐Ÿ”—  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

Believe Balbriggan Expo 2026. 11 April 2026

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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 ...

Ringsend Dojo. 8 April 2026

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We began today’s practice in Ringsend Park, where we worked through 31 no Jo Kata and started learning 31 no Jo Awase (movements 1–3). Then we continued our regular taijutsu class at Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre. Today, we welcomed a new participant to a trial class, who decided to continue his Aikido practice after moving to Ireland. ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare ๐Ÿ”น Morotedori Kokyuho ๐Ÿ”น Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote ๐Ÿ”น Shomen Uchi Nikyo Ura ๐Ÿ”น Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi ๐Ÿ”น Shomen Uchi Iriminage ๐Ÿ”น Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare ๐Ÿ”น 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. ๐Ÿ”—  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...

Ringsend Dojo. 1 April 2026

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Today we began with practising Aiki-Jo at Ringsend Park. 13 no Jo Kata 13 no Jo Awase 31 Kata In the main class, we concentrated on the Iriminage technique: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Shomen Uchi Iriminage Kihon Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (Ai Hanmi, front hand attacks, irimi) Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (Ai Hanmi, back hand attacks, irimi) Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (Gyaku Hanmi, front hand attacks, irimi) Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (Gyaku Hanmi, back hand attacks, irimi) Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (Tenkan) Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (Irimi with Hitoemi entrance)  Tsuki Iriminage Aruku Ushiro Katadori Iriminage (Agonage, turn inwards) Aruku Ushiro Katadori Iriminage (Agonage, turn outwards) Bashi-o-Aruku Shomen Uchi Iriminage (on-line throw) Iriminage (two attackers, free attack) Zagi Kokyuho (two attackers Ki no Nagare) Zagi Kokyuho (yonkyo)  ✨  Join Us! Whether ...

Ringsend Dojo. 30 March 2026

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Today in Ringsend Dojo, we began with the kids class: ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare ๐Ÿ”น Katatedori Kokyuho ๐Ÿ”น Katatedori Ikkyo ๐Ÿ”น Zagi Kokyuho The adult class was focused on the Kokyuho technique: ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare ๐Ÿ”น Morotedori Kokyuho ๐Ÿ”น Morotedori Kokyuho (twist) ๐Ÿ”น Morotedori Kokyuho (up) ๐Ÿ”น Morotedori Kokyuho (down) ๐Ÿ”น Morotedori Kokyuho (wrist) ๐Ÿ”น Katatedori Kokyuho ๐Ÿ”น Ryotedori Kokyuho (up) ๐Ÿ”น Ryotedori Kokyuho (down) ๐Ÿ”น Shomen Uchi Kokyuho ๐Ÿ”น Yokomen Uchi Kokyuho  ๐Ÿ”น Tsuki Kokyuho ๐Ÿ”น 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. ๐Ÿ”—  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

Balbriggan Dojo. 28 March 2026

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 Today in Balbriggan Dojo we continued studying Katadori techniques: Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kihon Katadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Ki no Nagare Katadori Nikyo Omote & Ura Kihon Katadori Nikyo Omote & Ura Ki no Nagare Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: 13 no Jo Kata 13 no Jo Awase (4-6, 7-9, 7-13) ๐Ÿ’ซ  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. ๐Ÿ”— 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. 25 March 2026

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Today in Ringsend Dojo we concentrated on techniques against the Katadori attack. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura (Henka with double atemi) Katadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura (Henka with double atemi and uke pushing back) Katadori Nikkyo Omote & Ura (with double atemi) Katadori Shihonage Omote & Ura  Katadori Kotegaeshi Katadori Iriminage Katadori Jujinage Zagi Kokyuho Kihon Zagi Kokyuho Yonkyo ✨  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. ๐Ÿ”—  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

Ringsend Dojo. 23 March 2026

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Today in Ringsend Dojo, we concentrated on Ushiro techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare (Irimi) Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare (Tenkan) Ushiro Ryotedori Kokyunage Ushiro Ryotedori Ikkyo Ushiro Ryotedori Kotegaeshi (hands held on the sides) Ushiro Ryotedori Kotegaeshi (hands held behind) Ushiro Eridori Kotegaeshi Juwaza Zagi Kokyuho Kihon Zagi Kokyuho Yonkyo ✨  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. ๐Ÿ”—  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

Balbriggan Dojo. 21 March 2026

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Today in Balbriggan Dojo we covered the following techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho (Futaridori) Katatedori Kaitenage Uchi Mawari Katatedori Kaitenage Soto Mawari Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Ki no Nagare Zagi Kokyuho Kihon Zagi Kokyuho Yonkyo ๐Ÿ’ซ  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. ๐Ÿ”— 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. 18 March 2026

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Today in Ringsend Dojo, we focused on the transition between techniques and Yonkyo. Tai no Henko Tai n Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kihon Morotedori Kokyuho (twist) Morotedori Kokyuho (up) Nikyo Ura - Sankyo Omote - Sankyo Ura - Yonkyo Omote - Yonkyo Ura - Kotegaeshi - Shihonage Yokomen Uchi Yonkyo Omote Yokomen Uchi Yonkyo Ura Yokomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare 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. ๐Ÿ”—  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

St. Partick's Day Parade in Balbriggan. 17 March 2026

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 ๐Ÿ€ Takemusu Aikido Society at the Balbriggan St. Patrick’s Day Parade ๐Ÿ€ Today, we were happy to join the  Balbriggan St. Patrick’s Day Parade again, along with many other local clubs and community groups, celebrating  Saint Patrick’s Day  in a fantastic atmosphere. As we walked through the streets, our members demonstrated jo suburi , sharing the spirit of traditional Aikido weapons practice with the crowd. A. At each stop along the route, we performed 13 no Jo Awase , so spectators could see the precision, timing, and blending that are central to Aikido. When we reached the stage, the MC remembered our group from last year. He recalled our past demonstration and asked if we had something to show again. Of course, we did. Thank you to everyone who cheered us on along the route. It was wonderful to be part of such a lively celebration in Balbriggan . If you would like to try Aikido yourself, we practise every Saturday at the Balbriggan Clubs Community Centre ,...

Ringsend Dojo. 16 March 2026

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 Today in Ringsend Dojo we covered the 6th kyu techniques: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Kotegaeshi Katatedori Shihonage Omote & Ura Katadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Katadori Nikyo Omote & Ura Ryotedori Tenchinage 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. ๐Ÿ”—  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

Balbriggan Dojo. 14 March 2026

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Today in Balbriggan Dojo we covered the following techniques: Tai Jutsu ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko Ki no nagare ๐Ÿ”น Morotedori Kokyuho ๐Ÿ”น Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura ๐Ÿ”น Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote & Ura ๐Ÿ”น Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote & Ura ๐Ÿ”น Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Yonkyo Omote & Ura ๐Ÿ”น Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza ๐Ÿ”น  Tsuki no Bu      • Chikuzuki      • Kaeshizuki      • Ushirozuki      • Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi      • Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi ๐Ÿ”น  Menuchi no Bu      • Shomen Uchikomi      • Renzoku Uchikomi      • Menuchi Gedan Gaeshi      • Menuchi Ushirozuki      • Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki ๐Ÿ”น  Roku no Jo Kata ๐Ÿ’ซ  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 ...

Ringsend Dojo. 11 March 2026

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Today we did Aiki-Jo suburi under blooming sakura in Ringsend Park before the regular class at Ringsend Dojo. ๐Ÿ”น  Tsuki no Bu      • Chikuzuki      • Kaeshizuki      • Ushirozuki      • Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi      • Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi ๐Ÿ”น  Menuchi no Bu      • Shomen Uchikomi      • Renzoku Uchikomi      • Menuchi Gedan Gaeshi      • Menuchi Ushirozuki      • Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki At the main class at Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre, we concentrated on Suwari Waza or sitting techniques: ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko Ki no nagare ๐Ÿ”น Morotedori Kokyuho ๐Ÿ”น Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura ๐Ÿ”น Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote & Ura ๐Ÿ”น Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote & Ura ๐Ÿ”น Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Yonkyo Omote & Ura ๐Ÿ”น Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, ther...

Balbriggan Dojo. 7 March 2026

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Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we covered some of the techniques required for the 4th kyu. Tai Jutsu:   •  Tai no Henko   •  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (Jutai & Ryutai)   •  Ushiro Ryotedori Kokyuho   •  Ushiro Ryotedori Ikkyo   •  Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: ๐Ÿ”น Jo Suburi.  Tsuki no Bu      • Chikuzuki      • Kaeshizuki      • Ushirozuki      • Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi      • Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi ๐Ÿ”น Jo Suburi.  Menuchi no Bu      • Shomen Uchikomi      • Renzoku Uchikomi      • Menuchi Gedan Gaeshi      • Menuchi Ushirozuki      • Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki ๐Ÿ”น  Roku no Kata & Awase   ๐Ÿ’ซ  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 lear...

Ringsend Dojo. 4 March 2026

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Today we resumed our outdoor practice in Ringsend Park before the regular class at Ringsend Dojo. We covered the following techniques: ๐Ÿ”น  Tsuki no Bu      • Chikuzuki      • Kaeshizuki      • Ushirozuki      • Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi      • Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi ๐Ÿ”น  Menuchi no Bu      • Shomen Uchikomi      • Renzoku Uchikomi      • Menuchi Gedan Gaeshi      • Menuchi Ushirozuki      • Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki ๐Ÿ”น  Kumijo Ichi      • Movement 1       • Movement 1-2      • Movement 1-3      • Movement 1-4 At the main class at Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre, we continued studying techniques against Ryotedori attack: ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko Ki no nagare ๐Ÿ”น Morotedori Kokyuho ๐Ÿ”น Ryotedori Yonkyo ๐Ÿ”น Ryotedori Koshinage (hips under from Yonkyo grab) ๐Ÿ”น ...

Women in Sports Week in Ringsend Dojo. 2 March 2026

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Today in Ringsend Dojo we began with kids class: ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare ๐Ÿ”น Morotedori Kokyuho ๐Ÿ”น Katatedori Kokyuho ๐Ÿ”น Katatedori Ikkyo ๐Ÿ”น Zagi Kokyuho In the adult class, we held our first event in the  Women in Sports Week  series, welcoming brave and curious ladies eager to explore the art of Aikido. We began by grounding ourselves in the fundamentals: ๐Ÿ”น  Basic Stances and Movements:     ◾ Hanmi Migi & Hidari     ◾ Irimi     ◾ Tenkan     ◾ Irimi-Tenkan     ◾ Ushiro Ukemi From there, we moved into Aikido techniques: ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko ๐Ÿ”น Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare ๐Ÿ”น Katatedori Kokyuho ๐Ÿ”น Katatedori Ikkyo ๐Ÿ”น Katatedori Kotegaeshi ๐Ÿ”น Katatedori Kokyunage ๐Ÿ”น Katatedori Kokyunage 2 ๐Ÿ”น Zagi Kokyuho ๐Ÿ’ช  Join us on the mat and be part of something special. ๐Ÿ”— Find out more:  www.aiki.ie #aikido #WomenInSportsWeek #Aikido...

Balbriggan Dojo. 28 February 2026

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 Today in Balbriggan Dojo we focused on techniques against Ushiro Ryotedori. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ushiro Ryotedori Ikkyo Ushiro Ryotedori Nikyo Ushiro Ryotedori Sankyo Ushiro Ryotedori Koshinage Ushiro Ryotedori Jujinage Ushiro Ryotedori Kokyoho Ushiro Ryotedori Kokyunage Zagi Kokyuho   ๐Ÿ’ซ  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. ๐Ÿ”— 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