Takemusu Aikido Society

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we covered the following techniques: Tai Jutsu 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura 🔹 Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote & Ura 🔹 Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote & Ura 🔹 Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Yonkyo Omote & Ura 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza 🔹  Tsuki no Bu      • Chikuzuki      • Kaeshizuki      • Ushirozuki      • Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi      • Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi 🔹  Menuchi no Bu      • Shomen Uchikomi      • Renzoku Uchikomi      • Menuchi Gedan Gaeshi      • Menuchi Ushirozuki      • Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki 🔹  Roku no Jo Kata 💫  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 ...

Today at Ringsend Dojo, the chill in the air couldn't dampen our spirit and focus. We kept warm by diving straight into dynamic Jo practice. We began by revisiting last week's lessons: 6 no Jo Kata 6 no Jo Kata Awase Building on this foundation, we moved on to Jo Suburi, refining movements in two blocks: Katate no Bu (One-Handed Techniques): Katate Gedan Gaeshi Katate Toma Uchi Katate Hachinoji Gaeshi Hasso no Bu (Figure-Eight Techniques): Hasso Gaeshi Uchi Hasso Gaeshi Tsuki Hasso Gaeshi Ushirozuki Hasso Gaeshi Ushiro Uchi Hasso Gaeshi Ushiro Barai As the class progressed, we were introduced to a new sequence that brought an exciting challenge to our practice: 13 no Jo Kata The rhythmic flow of these movements and the focus required kept us engaged and invigorated, proving that Aikido training is the best way to shake off the cold! Join Us Explore the art of Aikido at Takemusu Aikido Society, where every session offers a blend of basics and dynamic practice. For more details, ...

Today in Ringsend Dojo we did Jo Suburi and Jo Kata: Tsuki no Bu Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki gedan gaeshi Tsuki jodan gaeshi Uchi no Bu Shomen uchikomi Renzoku uchikomi Menuchi gedan gaeshi Menuchi ushirozuki Gyaku yokomen ushirozuki Roku no Jo Kata Roku no Jo Awase #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza

Two weeks ago, on 7th-8th September 2024, Takemusu Aikido Society had the honour of hosting a special Aikido Seminar led by Jöran Fagerlund Sensei, 6th dan Aikido Aikikai. With over forty years of experience, Jöran Sensei’s expertise is well-regarded across the international Aikido community. He has trained under some of the most respected figures, including Ulf Evenås Shihan and the legendary Morihiro Saito Shihan. The seminar attracted Aikidoka from England, Sweden, and various parts of Ireland, including Dublin and Limerick. Despite a modest number of participants, each attendee received highly personalised instructions, ensuring a deep and enriching experience, which made this seminar truly special. The seminar began with an Aiki-ken session, where we worked on Suburi and Ken no Awase, guided by Jöran Sensei’s detailed instructions. His focus on the finer points of technique helped clarify fundamental movements, adding new layers of understanding for all attendees. We then transiti...

Today in Ringsend Dojo we did the techniques as follows: 6 no Jo Kata 13 no Jo Kata 31 no Jo Kata #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety # www.aiki.ie

RICC was closed yesterday due to St. Patrick's Monday, so we practised today in the boxing gym. We did bukiwaza today: Jo Suburi. Tsuki no Bu: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi 6 (roku) no Jo Kata and its short versions Roku no Jo Awase and its short versions   #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwama #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikido #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza www.aiki.ie

Today in the Ringsend dojo we focused on the Morotedori attacks: Tai Sabaki: Mae Ukemi Shikko Shikko Kaiten Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Ikkyo Omote Morotedori Ikkyo Ura Morotedori Nikyo Ura Morotedori Irminage Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza 6 no Jo Kata 6 no Jo Awase 5 no Jo Kata 4 no Jo Kata G. complained that it is cold in the dojo, so we practised a little more intense to warm up. In the middle of practice G. began complaining that it is too hot. The lesson is - if you feel cold then you should practise harder. #aikido #aikidodublin #takemusuaikidofingal #todaypractice #iwamaaikido #RICC 

 Today we focused on the Shihonage grip. We covered techniques as follows: Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyunage (Kokyuho) Katatedori Shihonage Omote & Ura Katatedori Kokyunage (Shinonage grip with elbow forward throw) Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: 6 no kata 6 no Awase 6 no kata short versions (5 and 4 movements)

 Today we focused on irimi entrance: Taijutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Irimi variation Katatedori Kokyuho Katatedori Kokyunage (Iriminage-like throw) Katatedori Iriminage (low release) Katatedori Katame Waza Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Bukiwaza 6 Jo Kata 5 Jo Kata 4 Jo Kata 6 Jo Awase

Today we continued to study the basics of aiki-jo. Techniques covered:  Aiki-jo suburi Tsuki no bu Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki gedan gaeshi Tsuki jodan gaeshi Uchi no bu Shomen uchikomi Renzoku uchikomi Menuchi gedan gaeshi Menuchi ushirozuki Gyaku yokomen ushirozuki Katate no bu Katate gedan gaeshi Katate toma uchi Hachi no ji gaeshi Hasso no bu Hasso gaeshi uchi Hasso gaeshi tsuki Hasso gaeshi ushirozuki Hasso gaeshi ushiro uchi Hasso gaeshi ushiro barai Nagare no bu Hidari nagare gaeshi uchi Migi nagare gaeshi tsuki 6 no jo kata 6 no jo awase 13 no jo kata

 Today we continued to learn the basics of aiki-jo. Techniques covered:  Aiki-jo suburi Tsuki no bu Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki gedan gaeshi Tsuki jodan gaeshi Tsukino bu - mirrored Uchi no bu Shomen uchikomi Renzoku uchikomi Menuchi gedan gaeshi Menuchi ushirozuki Gyaku yokomen ushirozuki Katate no bu Katate gedan gaeshi Katate toma uchi Hachi no ji gaeshi Hasso no bu Hasso gaeshi uchi Hasso gaeshi tsuki Hasso gaeshi ushirozuki Hasso gaeshi ushiro uchi Hasso gaeshi ushiro barai Nagare no bu Hidari nagare gaeshi uchi Migi nagare gaeshi tsuki Zengozuki - back and forth thrusts Shihozuki - thrusts to four directions 6 no jo kata 6 no jo awase

It was great weather and intensive practice. Techniques covered:  Aiki-ken: Aiki ken Suburi Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengogiri Shihogiri Suburi 1 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Happogiri Suburi 1 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Shikodachi  Aiki-jo:  Aiki-jo suburi Tsuki no bu Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki gedan gaeshi Tsuki jodan gaeshi Uchi no bu Shomen uchikomi Renzoku uchikomi Menuchi gedan gaeshi Menuchi ushirozuki Gyaku yokomen ushirozuki Katate no bu Katate gedan gaeshi Katate toma uchi Hachi no ji gaeshi Hasso no bu Hasso gaeshi uchi Hasso gaeshi tsuki Hasso gaeshi ushirozuki Hasso gaeshi ushiro uchi Hasso gaeshi ushiro barai Nagare no bu Hidari nagare gaeshi uchi Migi nagare gaeshi tsuki 20 jo suburi (from the mirrored stance) 6 jo kata 6 movements 5 movements 4 movements 13 jo kata 31 jo kata