Takemusu Aikido Society

Today in Ringsend Dojo, on the birthday of Morihiro Saito sensei, we started with the kids' class. After warming up and stretching exercises, we learned dynamic rolling: Ushiro Ukemi from pushing and Mae Ukemi from tripping. Then we switched to the techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Iriminage Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho The adult class again was a kakarekeiko. This time, we focused on Kokyuho against various attacks: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (Jutai) Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (Ryutai) Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Kokyuho Katatedori Kokyuho (Shihonage grip) Ryotedori Kokyuho (Uchi) Ryotedori Kokyuho (Soto) Shomen Uchi Kokyuho Ki no Nagare (Gyaku Hanmi) Shomen Uchi Kokyuho Ki no Nagare (Gyaku Hanmi - Irimi) Shomen Uchi Kokyuho (Tori initiating) Yokomen Uchi Kokyuho 1  (Kihon) Yokomen Uchi Kokyuho 2 (Pass through) Yokomen Uchi Kokyuho 3 (Shihonage Kihon entrance) Yokomen Uchi Kokyuho 4 (Shihonage Ki no Nagare entrance: 30...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we focused on the first Kumitachi. We split the sequence on separate movements and studied them one by one: Ichi no Tachi: Movement 1 (Stop-Go and Awase) Movement 1-2 (Stop-Go and Awase) Movement 1-3 (Stop-Go and Awase) 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 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 #nagewaza #bukiwaza #taijutsu

The weather was beautiful today, so we met in Ringsend Park before the regular class and learned the first Kumitachi (Ichi no Tachi) under the sakura tree.  The regular class was focused on Koshinage and Kokyunage techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katategori Kokyuho (shihonage grip) Katatedori Kokyunage Katatedori Koshinage Katatedori Koshinage (head doesn't go under the arms) Katatedoti Kokyunage Oyo Waza 1 (shihonage grip, belt & neck) Katatedoti Kokyunage Oyo Waza 2 (shihonage grip, belt & chocking) Katatedoti Kokyunage Oyo Waza 3 (shihonage grip, choking, arm on the knee) 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 #aikidoringsen...

In the kids' class at Ringsend Dojo, we reinforced the basics—starting with belt-tying, then moving through stretching, core-strength exercises, Shikko, and Mae/Ushiro Ukemi. Techniques covered: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Kosadori Ikkyo (Omote & Ura) 🔹 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho The adult class had a small but dedicated group, allowing for intensive Kakarekeiko training: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Ryotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Ryotedori Tenchinage 🔹 Ryotedoti Tenchinage Ki no Nagare 🔹 Katatedori Kokyunage 1 (lower triangle with atemi to the face) 🔹 Katatedori Kokyunage 2 (lower triangle with cutting leg) 🔹 Katatedori Kokyunage 3 (lock elbow using the shoulder) 🔹 Katatedori Kokyunage Oyowaza 1 (choking control) 🔹 Katatedori Kokyunage Oyowaza 2 (spine on the knee) 🔹 Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura 🔹 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for yo...

Today, we welcomed back last week’s newcomer—now officially part of our dojo. The session focused on techniques against Ryotedori. Taijutsu: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no HenkoKi no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori & Ryotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Ryotedori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: 🔹 Shiboru Undo (Migi & Hidari) 🔹 Suburi 1 🔹  Migi Awase 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 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 #nagewaza #bukiwaza #taijutsu

With the Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre closed on St. Patrick’s Day, we shifted our kids' class to Wednesday to ensure uninterrupted progress. ✨ Kids' Class Highlights: We began with a belt-tying lesson, followed by warm-ups, core strength exercises, and Mae & Ushiro Ukemi. Then, we explored: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Katatedori Kotegaeshi (release from above) 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho ✨ Adult Class Focus: Shihonage & Variations 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Katatedori Shihonage Omote & Ura 🔹 Katatedori Iriminage Chudan 🔹 Katatedori Kokyunage (two versions) 🔹 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 #aikido...

 🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Parade – A First for Takemusu Aikido Society! 🍀 Today, we proudly stepped onto the streets of Balbriggan, joining the St. Patrick’s Day Parade for the very first time! The atmosphere was fantastic, with local clubs and societies filling the streets, and the crowd cheering on every performer. We marched with our club banner in hand and bokken at the ready , demonstrating suburi as we walked. At each parade stop, we performed ken awase , giving spectators a glimpse of the precision and discipline of Aikido weapons practice. Our club was introduced by the MC, and Eric, one of our longest-attending members, gave a short interview, sharing our passion for Aikido with the community. Spectators especially loved the sound of clashing swords as we moved through the streets! To top it off, we did a short demo at the central stage . 💚 This was our first time joining the parade, but certainly not the last! We’re excited to share Aikido with more people and hope t...

Thanks to the Irish Martial Arts Commission, we received a few mats for practice! While we still need more for a truly comfortable setup, we made the most of it today and included some Tai Jutsu alongside Bukiwaza. We also welcomed a newcomer eager to get a first taste of Aikido! Tai Jutsu: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Irimi 🔹 Katatedori Kokyuho 🔹 Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: 🔹 Ken no Kamae 🔹 Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari 🔹 Suburi 1–3 🔹 Zengogiri 🔹 Shihogiri 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 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 #nagewaza #bukiw...

Today, we opened the season of open-air bukiwaza practice at Ringsend Park! We warmed up with:  Shiboru Undo  Suburi 1, 2, & 3 Then we practised Ken Awase from Inagaki Sensei’s set as a preparation for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Back in the dojo, our regular class focused on refining Shihonage techniques: Tai no Henko & Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Hanmi Handachi Katatedori Shihonage Katatedori Shihonage Zagi Kokyuho A great day of practice—indoors and out! ✨  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, a few of our kids arrived in their keikogi for the very first time! We kicked things off by learning how to tie their belts correctly—an essential step on their Aikido journey. After a warm-up with stretching and core-strength exercises, we worked on front and back rolls from a standing position, building confidence and agility. The techniques we practised included: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho In the adult class, we welcomed a visitor who practised Aikido years ago but now trains in BJJ. It was great to share the mat with someone bringing different skills and perspectives—a reminder that Aikido is for all walks of life! Together, we explored: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Kihon Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare Ai Hanmi Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare Gyaku Hanmi Morotedori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s ...

Today, we wrapped up our Women in Sports Week with an inspiring session at Balbriggan Dojo. We had the pleasure of welcoming determined and open-minded women who joined us to explore the foundations of Aiki-ken. The class focused on essential sword work, building precision and flow through these movements: Ken no Kamae Migi & Hidari Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengogiri Shihogiri Migi & Hidari. Each new participant received a special gift, thanks to the generous support of Fingal County Sports Office . We’re also grateful to Pappagallino’s Ice Cream Café for helping us spread the word! 💪 While Women in Sports Week may be over, the spirit continues—our mats are always open for those curious to explore the art of Aikido. 🔗 Learn more: www.aiki.ie #aikido #WomenInSportsWeek #WomenInSportIre #AccelerateAction #AikidoDublin #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #AikidoForEveryone #ActiveCity #SportIreland #Finga...

Today, we held the second session of our Women in Sports Week series at Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre—another inspiring day on the mats! We were delighted to welcome more bold and curious women eager to experience the graceful power of Aikido. With our usual space unavailable, we practised in a smaller room—demonstrating that Aikido can be practised anywhere with the right spirit. 🔹 We began with core movements: ◾ Hanmi Migi & Hidari ◾ Irimi ◾ Tenkan ◾ Irimi-Tenkan From there, we explored a variety of Aikido techniques, blending fluid motion with connection and balance: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Irimi 🔹 Katatedori Kokyuho 🔹 Katatedori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Tsuki Kotegaeshi 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho ✨ All  new participants received thoughtful gifts from Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership —a warm thank you for supporting this empowering initiative! 💪 One more opportunity remains! Join us this Saturday in Balbriggan for the final session of Women in Sports Week. Co...

🎉 Today, 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: 🔹 Basic Stances and Movements:     ◾ Tai Sabaki     ◾ Hanmi Migi & Hidari     ◾ Irimi     ◾ Tenkan     ◾ Irimi-Tenkan From there, we moved into Aikido techniques: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Irimi 🔹 Katatedori Kokyuho 🔹 Katatedori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho ✨ To celebrate the spirit of the day, each female participant received special gifts from Dublin City Sport and Wellbeing Partnership —a heartfelt thank you for supporting this empowering initiative! 💪 Join us on the mat and be part of something special. 🔗 Find out more: www.aiki.ie #aikido #WomenInSportsWeek #AikidoDublin #RingsendAikido #TakemusuA...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we continued studying the basics of Aiki-ken: Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengogiri 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 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 #nagewaza #bukiwaza