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Ringsend Dojo. 21 September 2026

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Today in Ringsend Dojo, we focused on Katamewaza techniques: Tai no Henko (Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai) Morotedori Kokyuho (Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai) Katatedori Katamewaza (Katatsukami) Katatedori Katamewaza (Uchi Mawari) Katatedori Katamewaza (Soto Mawari) Katatedori Katamewaza (Uchi Mawari Ki no Nagare) Katatedori Katamewaza (Soto Mawari Ki no Nagare) Katatedori Koshinage (Uchi Mawari Ki no Nagare) 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikijo

Balbriggan Dojo. 19 September 2026

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Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we studied the basics of Aiki-Jo. Aiki-Jo Suburi. Tsuki no Bu: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Aiki Jo no Awase: Chokuzuki Awase Kaeshizuki Awase Jodan Gaeshi Awase Chudan Tsuki parrying Jodan Tsuki parrying Gedan Tsuki parrying Chudan Tsuki - Jodan Tsuki - Gedan Tsuki  💫 New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether you're taking your first step or deepening your practice, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit www.aiki.ie for full details about our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan.

Ringsend Dojo. 16 September 2026

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Today we learned 31 Kumi Jo in Ringsend Park before the main class: 31 no Jo Kata 31 no Jo Kumi Jo Movements 1-22 Movements 22-27 Movements 27-31 Movements 1-31 The main class was focused on Kokyuho techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Irimi Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (Jutai - Ryutai) Katatedori Kokyuho Katatedori Kokyunage Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kokyunage Shomen Uchi Kokyuho (Ai Hanmi Tori initiates) Shomen Uchi Kokyuho (Ai Hanmi Uke initiates) Shomen Uchi Kokyuho (Gyaku Hanmi Uke initiates) Yokomen Uchi Kokyuho (30 degrees inwards) 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikijo

Ringsend Dojo. 14 September 2026

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Tonight, we focused on the comparison of Kihon and Ki no Nagare variations of techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (Jutai and Ryutai) Morotedori Kokyuho Kihon & Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kotegaeshi Gedan Kihon & Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kotegaeshi Jodan Kihon & Ki no Nagare Katatedori Iriminage Gedan Kihon & Ki no Nagare Katatedori Iriminage Jodan Kihon & Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kaitenage Uchi Kihon & Ki no Nagare Katatedori Katamewaza Kihon & Ki no Nagare 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety

Balbriggan Dojo. 12 September 2026

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Today at Balbriggan Dojo, we were happy to see two members return to practice after their summer vacations. Therefore, we did a very basic class: Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Kotegaeshi  Katatedori Kotegaeshi Gedan Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Aiki Jo no Suburi. Tsuki no Bu Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi  ðŸ’« New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether you're taking your first step or deepening your practice, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit www.aiki.ie for full details about our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #AikiJo

Ringsend Dojo. 9 September 2026

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Today we continued to learn 31 no Jo Kata and Kumijo in Ringsend Park: 31 no Jo Kata 31 no Kumijo: Movements 1-3 Movements 4-6 Movements 1-6 Movements 9-11 Movements 1-11 Movements 13-17 Movements 18-22 Movements 13-22 Movements 1-22 Uchi Jo no Kata (1-22) In the main class, we again did Kotegaeshi: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi (Gyaku Hanmi, Uchi initiates) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi (Ai Hanmi, Uchi initiates)  Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi (Ai Hanmi, Tori initiates) 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikijo

Ringsend Dojo. 7 September 2026

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Today in Ringsend Dojo, we focused on Kotegaeshi: Tai no Henko Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Tai no Henko Irimi Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Katatedori Kokyuho Kihon Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho (spear) Katatedori Kokyuho (uraken) Morotedori Kokyuho Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Morotedori Shihonage (2 variations) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi (4 variations) Yokomen Uchi Kotegaeshi (5 variations) Tsuki Kotegaeshi  Katatedori Kotegaeshi (4 variations) Kosadori Kotegaeshi (2 variations) Morotedori Kotegaeshi (2 variations) Ushiro Ryotedori Kotegaeshi (2 variations) Ushiro Eridori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho (3 variations) 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aik...

Balbriggan Dojo. 5 September 2026

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Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we began to learn 31 no Jo Kata and 31 no Kumi Jo: 31 no Kata 31 no Kumi Jo: Movements 1-3 Movements 4-6 Movements 1-6 Movements 9-11 Movements 1-11  💫 New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether you're taking your first step or deepening your practice, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit www.aiki.ie for full details about our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #AikiJo

Ringsend Dojo. 2 September 2026

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Today we practised Aiki Jo in Ringsend Park before the main class: Katate no Bu (3 Movements) Hasso no Bu (5 Movements) Nagare no Bu (2 Movements) 31 no Jo Kata 31 no Jo Uchi Jo no Kata The main class we continued to learn Shihonage: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Shihonage Morotedori Shihonage Morotedori Shihonage Ushiro Eridori Shihonage 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikiken