Balbriggan Dojo. 6 December 2025

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Today was the first practice of the month in Balbriggan Dojo, so we concentrated on weapons practice. This time, we focused on riai - the connection between aiki-ken and tai-jutsu.

  • Aiki-Ken Suburi 1 -3
  • Zengogiri
  • Shihogiri Migi & Hidari
  • Shihogiri (3 Suburi)
  • Shiho Nanatonbungiri
  • Katatedori Shihonage (sword technique)
  • Katatedori Shihonage (tai-jutsu)
  • Ryotedori Shihonage (sword technique)
  • Ryotedori Shihonage (tai-jutsu)
  • Yokomen Uchi Shihonage (sword technique)
  • Yokomen uchi Shihonage (tai-jutsu)
  • Zagi Kokyuho Kihon
  • Zagi Kokyuho (hold from below)
  • Zagi Kokyuho (hold from above)
  • Zagi Kokyuho (strong hold from above)
  • Zagi Kokyuho (elbows hold)
  • Zagi Kokyuho (full power hold)


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