Takemusu Aikido Society

Today in Ringsend Dojo we continued studying Sankyo variations: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 1 Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 2 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

Today at Ringsend Dojo, we had a fulfilling day of practice that brought out the best in both our kids and adult groups. Kids class:  Core strength and stretching exercises Mae and Ushiro Ukemi Shikko Mae and Ushiro Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho Adult class shifted to advanced techniques, as we concluded our exploration of Nikyo variations and began delving into Sankyo techniques. The practice included: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Nikyo Kihon Katatedori Nikyo Henka (against Kaeshi waza Nikyo - Iriminage) Munedori Nikyo Ki no Nagare Henka (same principle) Katatedori Nikyo Henka (chest hand crossing) Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote Kihon Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka (fingers control) Zagi Kokyuho But while we practised, something truly special was happening at the Carlton Hotel in Blanchardstown. Our assistant instructor, Jan, was honoured with the prestigious title of Sports Volunteer of the ...

Today at Balbriggan Dojo, we were thrilled to host a travel aikidoka visiting us from Sweden during his business trip to Ireland, and a newcomer who stepped onto the mat for the very first time. The mix of advanced, first-time visitors and our regular members (slightly fewer number than usual due to cancelled trains from Dublin) created an exciting atmosphere for practice. We focused on fundamental techniques with intricate details, ensuring everyone could engage and learn at their own level: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 1 : "You are welcome" entrance, sitting control 🔹 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 2 : Hand inwards, standing control 🔹 Kosadori Iriminage 1 : "You are welcome" entrance 🔹 Kosadori Iriminage 2 : Hand inwards 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages to join us at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether you’re taking your first steps in Aikido or refining your skills, our classes offer...

Today in Ringsend Dojo we covered the basic techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho 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. Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety

At Takemusu Aikido Society, today’s training was alive with enthusiasm and determination as both kids and adults brought their best to the mats. The kids’ group returned to practice with excitement, channelling their energy into learning and play. Here’s what we worked on: Warm-ups : Stretching and strength-building exercises to kick-start the session. Ukemi practice : Forward (Mae) and backward (Ushiro) rolls to build agility and confidence. Shikko movement : Practiced with a lively tag game to keep things fun and engaging. Techniques : Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Irimi Katatedori Kokyuho Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho The kids displayed remarkable focus, pushing through challenges with determination. They left the mats with tired smiles and a sense of accomplishment! We were thrilled to see members from Balbriggan and Ringsend Dojos coming together, mixing and training with renewed energy. Today’s session focused on exploring variations of Nikyo techniques, providing a rich...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo Alex has successfully passed his 5th kyu test. Apart from the grading on exploring variations of Katatedori Nikyo techniques, honing both fundamentals and advanced movements: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Nikyo Kihon Katatedori Nikyo Henka 1 (elbow up, control from inside) Katatedori Nikyo Henka 1 (elbow up, control from outside) Zagi Kokyuho We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages to join us at Balbriggan Dojo. Whether you’re taking your first steps in Aikido or refining your skills, our classes offer something for everyone. For more details, visit our website at  www.aiki.ie . #aikido #todaypractice #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidofingal #aikidobalbriggan #balbriggan #takemusuaikidosociety #osaewaza #balbriggan #osaewaza #bukiwaza #nikyo

Today in Ringsend Dojo we continued to study Osae Waza (immobilisation techniques), exploring smooth transitions and precise applications: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Sankyo Ura Shomen Uchi Yonkyo Omote Shomen Uchi Yonkyo Ura We ended the studying basic Osae Waza techniques by linking them seamlessly, flowing through: Nikyo → Sankyo Omote → Sankyo Ura → Yonkyo Omote → Yonkyo Ura We closed the session by  Zagi Kokyuho Join Us! Takemusu Aikido Society welcomes practitioners of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to start your journey or refine your skills, there’s a place for you on the mat. For more details, visit  www.aiki.ie . #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety

Today it was the first kids class after the Christmas break. A few new boys joined the class so we spent a lot of time on basics. The session began with warm-up, stretching, and strength-building exercises. We introduced the fundamental Aikido stance and movements: Irimi, Tenkan, and Irimi-Tenkan . Students practised the practical application of Tenkan in Tai no Henko . We learned the art of walking on the knees - Shikko. Shikko movement was explored in Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote , with focus on fluidity and control. To build confidence in falling techniques, we taught Ushiro Ukemi , essential for performing Katatedori Kokyuho . The class ended with Zagi Kokyuho , leaving the kids feeling accomplished and ready for more.  The adult group also had a productive session, welcoming a newcomer into the fold. The techniques covered included: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Nikyo Ura Kosadori Sankyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho (grab elbows...

Today marked the first practice of the year at Balbriggan Dojo, setting the tone for an exciting year ahead in Aikido training. The session focused on core principles and techniques, blending fundamental movements with advanced applications. This combination provided an enriching experience for practitioners of all levels. We started Taijutsu section of the class the year with the basic exercises:  Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Then we explored advanced counteracting techniques to deepen the understanding of the principles of blending and force redirection: Kaeshi Waza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote - Ikkyo (1) Kaeshi Waza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote - Ikkyo (2) Kaeshi Waza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote - Iriminage We concluded the taijutsu segment with sitting breathing exercise: Zagi kokyuho We started to learn Bukiwaza with the basics of Aiki-ken: Shiboru Undo Shiboru Undo Irimi Shibiru Undo Tanren We welcome practitioners of all levels and age...

🎉 The first Aikido practice of 2025! 🎉 We returned to the mats with renewed energy, starting the year by sharpening our skills in both Tai Jutsu and Bukiwaza. Today's training covered: Tai Jutsu: 🔸 Tai no Henko 🔸 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔸 Katatedori Kokyuho 🔸 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔸 Morotedori Kokyunage 🔸 Ryotedori Kokyuho 🔸 Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: 🔸 Ken no Kamae 🔸 Shiboru Undo 🔸 Shiboru Undo Irimi 🔸 Shiboru Undo Tanren It’s a great start to what promises to be an exciting year of growth and practice! #aikido #todaypractice #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidofingal #aikidobalbriggan #balbriggan #takemusuaikidosociety #osaewaza