Takemusu Aikido Society

Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we had a very intense training focused on Kokyuho-Kokyunage techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Kihon Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 1 (elbow push) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 2 (armpit grab) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 3 (belt-neck) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 4 (choke) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 5 (shihonage grip) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 6 (shihonage grip choke) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 7 (shihonage grip arm break on the knee) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 8 (shihonage grip arm break on the shoulder) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 9 (shihonage grip arm break throw) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 10 (shihonage grip reversed ikkyo) Zagi Kokyuho Next week, we don't have classes on Monday and Wednesday as our coaches will be job-shadowing the best European teachers thanks to Léargas and Erasmus+ programme. We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages to join us at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether y...

Today we practised aiki-ken in Ringsend Park before our regular class: Shiboru Undo Suburi 1 - 7 Zengogiri Shihogiri Migi & Hidari The regular class was an important milestone for E., who successfully tackled his very first test.  Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Katadori Ikkyo Katadori Nikyo Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! We welcome everyone—beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Come train with us and grow through the art of Aikido. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  to learn more about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #takemusuaikido #aikiken #aikijo #bukiwaza #koshinage #aikidoringsend #aikidotraining #dublinmartialarts #takemusuaikidosociety

Today, two newcomers joined our practice to feel the spirit of Aikido. Therefore, our session focused on basic exercises: stance (Hanmi), basic movements (Tai Sabaki) and their application to avoid Shomen Uchi attack, as well as Ushiro Ukemi drill. Then we did the following techniques: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Irimi 🔹 Katatedori Kokyuho 🔹 Kosadori Ikkyo 🔹 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Ryotedori Tenchinage 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! We welcome everyone—beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Come train with us and grow through the art of Aikido. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  to learn more about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #takemusuaikido #aikiken #aikijo #bukiwaza #iriminage #aikidoringsend #aikidotraining #dublinmartialarts #takemusuaikidosociety

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we did the following techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Ryotedori Kokyuho Ryotedori Yonkyo Ryotedori Koshinage Yokomen Uchi Sankyo Oyo Waza (free hand control) Zagi Kokyuho After the main class, we practised Aiki-ken near Martello Tower: Shiboru Undo Shiboru Undo Tanren Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 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

Today was a great weather so we begin practice in Ringsend Park. We explored the first five of Jo Suburi: Jo Suburi. Tsuku no Bu: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Jo Awase: Chokuzuki Awase Kaeshizuki Awase  Tanren: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi The main class was focused on Katatedori techniques: Tai no Henko Katatedori Kokyuho Katatedori Yonkyo Ura Katatedori Koshinage (no head insersion) Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! We welcome everyone—beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Come train with us and grow through the art of Aikido. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  to learn more about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #takemusuaikido #aikiken #aikijo #bukiwaza #koshinage #aikidoringsend #aikidotraining #dublinmartialarts #takemusuaikidosociety

✨ Tonight was our first class since Raman returned from two intense weeks of training as uchideshi in Iwama, Japan—the birthplace of Aikido. We focused on the katadori (shoulder grab) attack, working through fundamental principles refined under Inagaki Sensei’s guidance. The energy on the mats was focused and sharp as we explored: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Katadori Yonkyo Omote 🔹 Katadori Koshinage with Sankyo 🔹 Katadori Koshinage Shihonage (with & without head insertion) 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho There’s something special about returning to the basics with new depth. Raman brought back not only technique but also spirit—reminding us that every movement, when done with presence and care, can be profound. We’re grateful to have him back and look forward to sharing more of what he learned in the coming weeks!  ✨  Join Us! We welcome everyone—beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Come train with us and grow through the art...