Takemusu Aikido Society

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...

Today's class was split between outdoor weapons practice and kyu grading. We began the evening in Ringsend Park, putting the finishing touches on our demonstrations for the upcoming Dublin Comic Con. The focus was on timing, distance and coordination as we practised: • Ken Awase • Kumitachi • Rokku no Jo Kata & Awase • Jusan no Jo Kata & Awase • Kumijo The second half of the class was dedicated to kyu grading. Congratulations to everyone who successfully earned their next grade! Your hard work and perseverance are paying off, and we look forward to seeing your continued progress on the mat. A special thank you to Will from Aikido of Northampton, Massachusetts, who is currently touring Europe with the folk band Windborne. Before performing tomorrow at Dublin Unitarian Church, Will joined us on the mat and generously took ukemi during one of the gradings. It was a pleasure to have you train with us, and we wish you and Windborne a successful tour. Besides the gradings, we als...

Today, we began our practice in Balbriggan outdoors to rehearse our demonstrations for Dublin Comic Con. We covered the following techniques:  Ken no Awase Kumitachi Henka 6 no Jo Kata & Awase 13 no Jo Kata & Awase Ken Tai Jo 1-5 The main class at Balbriggan Clubs Community Centre was focused on refining the 4th kyu techniques: Tai no Henko Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai  Morotedori Kokyuho Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote & Ura Katadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura (Kihon) Katadori Nikyo Omote & Ura (Kihon) Katadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura (Ki no Nagare) Katadori Nikyo Omote & Ura (Ki no Nagare) Yokomen Uchi Shihonage 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 ...

 Today we practised in Marlay Park and covered the following techniques: Kumitachi: Ichi no Tachi Ni no Tachi San no Tachi Yon no Tachi Go no Tachi Kumitachi Henka Nigeki (6 variations) Kumitachi Henka Ichigeki (4 variations) Ken Tai Jo: Ken Tai Jo 1 Kime Ken Tai Jo 2 Kime Ken Tai Jo 3 Kime Ken Tai Jo 4 Kime Ken Tai Jo 5 Kime Kumijo: Kumijo 1 Kumijo 2 Kumijo 3 Kumijo 4 Kumijo 5 6 no Jo Kata 6 no Jo Awase 13 no Jo Kata 13 no Jo Awase 31 no Jo Kata 31 no Kumijo movements 1-12 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

Despite the afternoon rain we managed to practise bukiwaza outdoors. Today we covered all five Kumitachi: Ichi no Tachi Ni no Tachi San no Tachi Yon no Tachi Go no Tachi The main class was focused on the Kotegaeshi techniques: Tai no Henko Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Morotedori Kokyuho Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Katatedori Kotegaeshi Gedan Katatedori Kotegaeshi Jodan Katatedori Kotegaeshi Gedan Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kotegaeshi Jodan Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kotegaeshi (reversed) Suwariwaza Ryotedori 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikiken

Today we practised in Marlay Park and covered the following techniques: Kumitachi: Ichi no Tachi Ni no Tachi San no Tachi Yon no Tachi Go no Tachi Ken Tai Jo: Chokubarai Kaeshibarai Kaitenbarai Ken Tai Jo 1 Kime Ken Tai Jo 2 Kime Ken Tai Jo 3 Kime Kumijo: Kumijo 1 Kumijo 2 Kumijo 3 Kumijo 4 Kumijo 5 31 no Jo Kata 31 no Kumijo movements 1-3 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