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Ringsend Dojo. 22 October 2025

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Today we focused on Shomen Uchi Iriminage technique: • Tai no Henko • Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare • Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare • Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Iriminage • Hanmi Handachi Shomen Uchi Iriminage • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Uke attacks) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates, Uke pushes back outward blending) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates, Uke pushes back inward blending) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates, only front hand throw) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Uke initiates, only back hand throw) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates, pass through) • Zagi Kokyuho (series of four in Ki no Nagare) 💫  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 #ai...

Ringsend Dojo. 20 October 2025

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Today in Ringsend Dojo we had a class inspired by Inagaki Sensei’s teaching in Iwama, based on our instructors’ experience there. It turned out to be a tough session for our students, even though it was only a lighter version of the real thing. • Tai no Henko • Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare • Morotedori Kokyuho Kihon • Morotedori Kokyuho (Twisted Hand) • Morotedori Kokyuho (Hand Up) • Morotedori Kokyuho (Hand Down) • Katatedori Ikkyo Omote & Ura • Katatedori Nikyo Omote & Ura • Katatedori Sankyo Omote & Ura • Katatedori Yonkyo Omote & Ura • Katatedori Shihonage Omote & Ura • Katatedori Kotegaeshi • Katatedori Kotegaeshi Gedan • Katatedori Kotegaeshi Jodan Ki no Nagare • Katatedori Iriminage Jodan Ki no Nagare • Katatedori Kaitenage Uchi Mawari & Soto Mawari • Katatedori Koshinage (Head Under) • Katatedori Koshinage (Don’t Insert Head) • Katatedori Kokyunage (Up and Elbow Throw) • Katatedori Kokyunage Ki no Nagare (Leg Cut) • Zagi Kokyuho 💫  Joi...

Balbriggan Dojo. 18 October 2025

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Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we did a preparation for the upcoming kyu tests: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ushiro Ryotedori Kokyuho Katadori Ikkyo Kihon Katadori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare Kosadori Iriminage Zagi Kokyuho 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Ringsend Dojo. 15 October 2025

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Today we were still able to practise outdoors before the main class at Ringsend Dojo: Kumitachi 1 Kumitachi 2 Kumitachi 3 Kumitachi 4 Kumitachi 5 By special request from C, the main class was focused on Nikyo techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Morotedori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote & Ura Yokomen Uchi Nikyo Omote & Ura Yokomen Uchi Nikyo Ura 2 Katadori Nikyo Omote & Ura Nikyo Ura - Sankyo Omote - Sankyo Ura - Yonkyo Omote - Yonkyo Ura - Kotegaeshi - Shihonage transitions 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 #kokyunage #aikidoringsend #aikidotraining #dublinmartialarts #takemusuaikidosociety

Ringsend Dojo. 13 October 2025

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 Today in Ringsend Dojo, we concentrated on Kotegaeshi techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Irimi Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kotegaeshi Kosadori Kotegaeshi Yokomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Tsuki Kotegaeshi Katetedori Kotegaeshi Katetedori Kotegaeshi Gedan Katetedori Kotegaeshi Jodan 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 #kokyunage #aikidoringsend #aikidotraining #dublinmartialarts #takemusuaikidosociety

Balbriggan Dojo. 11 October 2025

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Today in Balbriggan Dojo we covered the following techniques: Taijutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza Kumitachi 2 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Ringsend Dojo. 8 October 2025

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Today, we had one of the last outdoor sessions of the year. We covered Aiki-ken suburi and their applications in pair work: Suburi 1 Migi Awase Suburi 1 Hidari Hanmi Hidari Awase Suburi 2 Ni no Awase Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Go no Awase 1 Go no Awase 2 During the main class at Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre we focused on Kotegaeshi technique: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Kihon Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (Ai Hanmi) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (Gyaku Hanmi) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (Irimi) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (Tenkan) 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 #kokyuna...

Ringsend Dojo. 6 October 2025

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 Today at Ringsend Dojo, we built upon the Shihonage technique we studied last week. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Ki no Nagare Yokomen Uchi Iriminage Chudan Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage Yokomen Uchi Kokyuho Yokomen Uchi Kokyuho Oyo Waza 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 #kokyunage #aikidoringsend #aikidotraining #dublinmartialarts #takemusuaikidosociety

Balbriggan Dojo. 4 October 2025

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Today at Balbriggan Dojo, we concentrated on Aiki-Ken techniques: Suburi 1 - 7 Kumitachi 1 Kumitachi 2 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Ringsend Dojo. 1 October 2025

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Today in Ringsend Dojo, we concentrated on the Shihonage technique: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Shihonage Omote Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Omote (Irimi outside) Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Omote Ki no Nagare (30 degrees outside) Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Omote Ki no Nagare (30 degrees inside) Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Omote Ki no Nagare (90 degrees inside) 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 #kokyunage #aikidoringsend #aikidotraining #dublinmartialarts #takemusuaikidosociety