Takemusu Aikido Society

Today was the last day of the European Week of Sport. Over the past week, we welcomed newcomers to try Aikido and encouraged people to make time for physical activity and #BeActive. Before the main class, we met in Ringsend Park and practised all 20 Aiki-jo Suburi: Tsuki no Bu: 🔹 Chokuzuki 🔹 Kaeshizuki 🔹 Ushirozuki 🔹 Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi 🔹 Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Men Uchi no Bu: 🔹 Shomen Uchikomi 🔹 Renzoku Uchikomi 🔹 Men Uchi Gedan Gaeshi 🔹 Men Uchi Ushirozuki 🔹 Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki Katate no Bu: 🔹 Katate Gedan Gaeshi 🔹 Katate Tooma Uchi 🔹 Katate Hachi no Ji Gaeshi Hasso no Bu: 🔹 Hasso Gaeshi Uchi 🔹 Hasso Gaeshi Tsuki 🔹 Hasso Gaeshi Ushirozuki 🔹 Hasso Gaeshi Ushiro Uchi 🔹 Hasso Gaeshi Ushiro Barai Nagare no Bu: 🔹 Hidari Nagare Gaeshi Uchi 🔹 Migi Nagare Gaeshi Zuki The main class covered the following techniques: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Tai no Henko Irimi 🔹 Katatedori Kokyuho 🔹 Kosadori Ikkyo 🔹 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Katatedori Kokyunage 🔹 Za...

 Today we had an intensive class with a focus on Osae Waza techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Irimi Tai no Henko Jutai Tai no Henko Ryutai Morotedori Kokyuho Kihon Morotedori Kokyuho Oyowaza (elbow) Morotedori Kokyuho Oyowaza (armpit) Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 1 (fingers) Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 2 (pass) Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 3 (uchimawari) Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 4 (hand-arch) Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 5 (reversed grip) Shomen Uchi Yonkyo Omote & Ura Ushiro Eridori Ikkyo Ushiro Katate Eridori Ikkyo 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. 🔗 Visit www.aiki.ie for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #...

A small but enthusiastic group trained in Balbriggan today. The session focused on variations of kokuyo in seiza, standing and with jo.  There was time to refine each individual's technique. This included variations for opponents of different heights.   Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Irimi Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Jutai  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Ryutai Katatedori Kokyuho Katatedori Kokyuho (hand-spear) Katatedori Kokyuho (uraken) Katatedori Kokyunage  Katatedori Kokyunage (reversed ikkyo) Zagi Ryoeridori Kokyuho Ai Hanmi Jodori (Tsuki) Gyaku Hanmi Jodori (Kokyuho) Ai Hanmi Jodori (Agenage) Gyaku Hanmi Jodori (Ikkyo entrance) 💫 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.

Today we met in Ringsend Park, where we covered all 20 Aiki Jo Suburi: Tsuki no Bu: • Chokuzuki • Kaeshizuki • Ushirozuki • Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi • Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Men Uchi no Bu: • Shomen Uchikomi • Renzoku Uchikomi • Men Uchi Gedan Gaeshi • Men Uchi Ushirozuki • Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki Katate no Bu: • Katate Gedan Gaeshi • Katate Tooma Uchi • Katate Hachi no Ji Gaeshi Hasso no Bu: • Hasso Gaeshi Uchi • Hasso Gaeshi Tsuki • Hasso Gaeshi Ushirozuki • Hasso Gaeshi Ushiro Uchi • Hasso Gaeshi Ushiro Barai Nagare no Bu: • Hidari Nagare Gaeshi Uchi • Migi Nagare Gaeshi Zuki The main class at Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre was focused on the Kihon - Ki no Nagare transitions: • Tai no Henko (Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai) • Morotedori Kokyuho (Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai) • Ryotedori Kokyuho (Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai) • Ryotedori Tenchinage (Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai)) • Zagi Kokyuho Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido w...

Today in Ringsend Dojo, we focused on Katamewaza techniques: Tai no Henko (Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai) Morotedori Kokyuho (Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai) Katatedori Katamewaza (Katatsukami) Katatedori Katamewaza (Uchi Mawari) Katatedori Katamewaza (Soto Mawari) Katatedori Katamewaza (Uchi Mawari Ki no Nagare) Katatedori Katamewaza (Soto Mawari Ki no Nagare) Katatedori Koshinage (Uchi Mawari 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. 🔗 Visit www.aiki.ie for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikijo

Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we studied the basics of Aiki-Jo. Aiki-Jo Suburi. Tsuki no Bu: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Aiki Jo no Awase: Chokuzuki Awase Kaeshizuki Awase Jodan Gaeshi Awase Chudan Tsuki parrying Jodan Tsuki parrying Gedan Tsuki parrying Chudan Tsuki - Jodan Tsuki - Gedan Tsuki  💫 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.

Today we learned 31 Kumi Jo in Ringsend Park before the main class: 31 no Jo Kata 31 no Jo Kumi Jo Movements 1-22 Movements 22-27 Movements 27-31 Movements 1-31 The main class was focused on Kokyuho techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Irimi Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (Jutai - Ryutai) Katatedori Kokyuho Katatedori Kokyunage Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kokyunage Shomen Uchi Kokyuho (Ai Hanmi Tori initiates) Shomen Uchi Kokyuho (Ai Hanmi Uke initiates) Shomen Uchi Kokyuho (Gyaku Hanmi Uke initiates) Yokomen Uchi Kokyuho (30 degrees inwards) 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikijo

Tonight, we focused on the comparison of Kihon and Ki no Nagare variations of techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (Jutai and Ryutai) Morotedori Kokyuho Kihon & Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kotegaeshi Gedan Kihon & Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kotegaeshi Jodan Kihon & Ki no Nagare Katatedori Iriminage Gedan Kihon & Ki no Nagare Katatedori Iriminage Jodan Kihon & Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kaitenage Uchi Kihon & Ki no Nagare Katatedori Katamewaza Kihon & 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. 🔗 Visit www.aiki.ie for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety

Today at Balbriggan Dojo, we were happy to see two members return to practice after their summer vacations. Therefore, we did a very basic class: Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Kotegaeshi  Katatedori Kotegaeshi Gedan Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Aiki Jo no Suburi. Tsuki no Bu Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi  💫 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 #AikiJo

Today we continued to learn 31 no Jo Kata and Kumijo in Ringsend Park: 31 no Jo Kata 31 no Kumijo: Movements 1-3 Movements 4-6 Movements 1-6 Movements 9-11 Movements 1-11 Movements 13-17 Movements 18-22 Movements 13-22 Movements 1-22 Uchi Jo no Kata (1-22) In the main class, we again did Kotegaeshi: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi (Gyaku Hanmi, Uchi initiates) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi (Ai Hanmi, Uchi initiates)  Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi (Ai Hanmi, Tori initiates) 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikijo

Today in Ringsend Dojo, we focused on Kotegaeshi: Tai no Henko Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Tai no Henko Irimi Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Katatedori Kokyuho Kihon Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho (spear) Katatedori Kokyuho (uraken) Morotedori Kokyuho Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Morotedori Shihonage (2 variations) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi (4 variations) Yokomen Uchi Kotegaeshi (5 variations) Tsuki Kotegaeshi  Katatedori Kotegaeshi (4 variations) Kosadori Kotegaeshi (2 variations) Morotedori Kotegaeshi (2 variations) Ushiro Ryotedori Kotegaeshi (2 variations) Ushiro Eridori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho (3 variations) 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aik...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we began to learn 31 no Jo Kata and 31 no Kumi Jo: 31 no Kata 31 no Kumi Jo: Movements 1-3 Movements 4-6 Movements 1-6 Movements 9-11 Movements 1-11  💫 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 #AikiJo

Today we practised Aiki Jo in Ringsend Park before the main class: Katate no Bu (3 Movements) Hasso no Bu (5 Movements) Nagare no Bu (2 Movements) 31 no Jo Kata 31 no Jo Uchi Jo no Kata The main class we continued to learn Shihonage: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Shihonage Morotedori Shihonage Morotedori Shihonage Ushiro Eridori Shihonage 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikiken

Today we began our practise outdoors before the main class: Tsuki no Bu (5 Movements) Men Uchi no Bu (5 Movements) 31 no Jo Kata  The main class again was focused on Yokomen Uchi Shihonage variations: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Omote & Ura Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage (Shihonage entrance, Kokyuho) Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage Oyowaza (Shihonage entrance, choking) Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage Oyowaza (Shihonage entrance, elbow on the knee) Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage Oyowaza (Shihonage entrance, elbow on the shoulder) Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage (Shihonage entrance, elbow throw) Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage (Shihonage entrance, reversed ikkyo) 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikid...

Today at Balbriggan Dojo, we continued studying Shihonage, focusing on footwork against Yokomen Uchi attack. Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kokyu-Undo Shiho Yokomen Uchi Tanren Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Ura Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Omote Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Ura Yokomen Uchi Iriminage Chudan Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza section covered Aiki-Jo Suburi. Today we did 5 movements of Tsuki no Bu from both left and right stances. 💫 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 #Taij...

Today we began practising Aiki-ken in Ringsend Park. We covered the following techniques: Suburi 1 Migi Awase  Hidari Awase Ki Musubi no Tachi The main class was focused on the Shihonage technique: Katatedori Shihonage Omote Ryotedori Shihonage Omote Katadori Shihonage Omote Katatedori Shihonage Ura Shomen Uchi Shihonage 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikiken

Today we began practising Aiki-ken in Ringsend Park. We learned different ways of using the sword (Ken So Hou): Ken Sou Hou 1: Tsuki with sword deflection Ken Sou Hou 2: Go no awase with tsuki Ken Sou Hou 3: Strike from gedan kamae with tsuki Ken Sou Hou 4: Hit the sword and strike to the head Ken Sou Hou 5: Blend with the attack and strike to the head  Ken Sou Hou 6: Blend and undercut to the chest  Ken Sou Hou 7: Hit the sword from the left and strike  Ken Sou Hou 8: Drop the sword and cut the wrist  Ken Sou Hou 9: Double tsuki  Ken Sou Hou 10: Interceptive tsuki with yokomen Ken Sou Hou 11: Interceptive tsuki, shallow entrance with transition behind the head At the main class in Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre, we explored a few variations of Kokyunage techniques: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kokyunage (360-degree turn) Katatedori Kokyuho Katatedori Kokyunage (iriminag-like finish) Katatedori Kokyunage (...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we explored variations of Morotedori Kokyuho during Tai Jutsu class: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kihon Morotedori Kokyuho (twist) Morotedori Kokyuho (Hand up. Variation 1) Morotedori Kokyuho (Hand up. Variation 2) Morotedori Kokyuho (Hand down) Morotedori Kokyuho (Wrist grab) Morotedori (twist) escape Morotedori (twist) Kokyunage Morotedori (twist) Ikkyo Ushiro Ryokatadori Aiki Otoshi Zagi Kokyuho During the Bukiwaza section, we continued exploring Ken Sou Hou (剣操法) Ken Sou Hou 1 - Hip twist tsuki Ken Sou Hou 9 - Right tsuki to left tsuki transition (double-layered tsuki) Ken Sou Hou 4 - Hit the sword and strike to the head Ken Sou Hou 8 - Drop the sword and cut the wrist 💫 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 clas...

Today, in Raman's absence, Jan led the class at Ringsend Dojo. Before the main class, we practised Jo Suburi: Katate no Bu (3 Movements) Hasso no Bu (5 Movements) Nagare no Bu (2 Movements) The main class was focused on Kokyunage techniques: Tai no Henko (Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai) Morotedori (Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai) Morotedori Kokyunage (3 variations) 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikiken

Today in Ringsend Dojo we focused on Osaewaza techniques: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Yonkyo 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikiken

Today's Balbriggan Dojo taijutsu class focused on techniques against the Morotedori attack. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Nikyo Omote Morotedori Nikyo Ura Morotedori Kotegaeshi Morotedori Kotegaeshi Henka Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza section was devoted to exploring some of Ken Sou Hou (剣操法 – Sword Manipulations), sword handling exercises compiled by Nemoto Sensei based on Saito Sensei's teachings and demonstrations of Aiki-ken movements. The aim of Ken Sou Hou is to explore the variety and depth of Aiki-Ken manipulations: Hit the Sword and Strike to the Head (Ken So Hou 4) Blend with the Attack and Strike to the Head (Ken So Hou 5) Blend and Undercut to the Chest (Ken So Hou 6) Drop the Sword and Cut the Wrist (Ken So Hou 8)   💫 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....

Today we began practising Aiki-ken in Ringsend Park. We learned different ways of using the sword (Ken So Hou): Hit the Sword and Strike to the Head (Ken So Hou 4) Blend with the Attack and Strike to the Head (Ken So Hou 5) Blend and Undercut to the Chest (Ken So Hou 6) Drop the Sword and Cut the Wrist (Ken So Hou 8) Blend and Parry the Attack (Go no Awase) Go no Awase with Tsuki – Ulf’s Variation (Ken So Hou 3) Hit the Sword from the Left and Strike (Ken So Hou 7) Tsuki with Sword Deflection (Ken So Hou 1) Double Tsuki (Ken So Hou 9) The main class focused on the basics as a newcomer came to our dojo to try Aikido after seeing our demonstrations last weekend. Tai no Henko Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Ikkyo 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 #ringsendaikid...

Today in Ringsend Dojo we focused on Nikyo: Tai no Henko Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Nikyo Katatedori Nikyo Morotedori Nikyo Ryotedori 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikiken

The second day of an exciting weekend at the amazing Dublin Comic Con is over! Today, we continued showcasing our Aikido weapons techniques. In addition to the techniques we demonstrated yesterday, we also showed some weapons-taking techniques, giving our visitors another glimpse into the breadth of our weapons practice. It was especially great to see our old friend Richie, an active BJJ practitioner and a huge fan of aikido in general, and of Takemusu Aikido Society in particular. He travelled all the way from Cork to Dublin Comic Con and was genuinely surprised to find us there! It was great to catch up with him. A huge thank you to our friends from the 501st Ireland Garrison for adding extra atmosphere to our demonstrations with their background music throughout the weekend, and for letting our youngest member temporarily join their ranks! Apparently, this had an unexpected side effect: the Jawas suddenly became very friendly and even asked him for a selfie!  It has been an amaz...

  Our First Dublin Comic Con! ⚔️ Today was our very first time taking part in Dublin Comic Con , and what a day it was! We shared a demonstration area with the fantastic Ludo Sports team, and had a table where we could meet visitors, chat about aikido, and introduce people to what we do. For our demonstrations, we decided to show the different aspects of our weapons practice, starting with Aiki-ken Suburi , followed by Kumitachi and some of its variations. Then we moved on to Aiki-jo , demonstrating the 6 no Jo Kata and 13 no Jo Kata , together with Awase , Kumijo , and Ken Tai Jo . And, of course, Comic Con wouldn't be Comic Con without some unexpected encounters! We met Dave the Raven , a Prussian general, Michael Jackson, and many, many other characters throughout the day. We even found ourselves in a battle against a Jedi! ⚔️😄 It was great fun sharing aikido with such an enthusiastic crowd and being part of the incredible Comic Con atmosphere. A huge thank you to everyone w...