Takemusu Aikido Society

Our young Aikido students had a fun and energetic session today! After warming up with core strength exercises, we practised  shikko (knee-walking) and played a tag game to apply the learned skills in the adventurous environment. Then we learned forward and backward  ukemi (falling practice) and moved into some key techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Then kids learned to punch using the instructors' bodies as makiwara ! With the instructors bravely serving as practice pads, the kids got to refine their tsuki (punching) technique safely and with lots of fun. We finished with: Tsuki Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho Fantastic work from all, with a perfect mix of hard work and fun! We had an exciting and high-energy adult class tonight, focusing on Ki no Nagare (flowing) techniques. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Ryokatadori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare W...

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 Balbriggan Dojo we focused on different footwork against the Yokomen Uchi attack: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho 7 footwork patterns against Yokomen Uchi attacks: Yokomen Uchi Tanren Ikkyo entrance Ki no nagare Iriminage entrance Shihonage Kihon entrance Shihonage Ki no Nagare entrance - 30 deg outside the line of attack Shihonage Ki no Nagare entrance - 30 deg inside theline of attack Shihonage Ki no Nagare entrance - 90 deg inside the line of attack followed by 45 deg hip turn Then we worked on some techniques corresponding to that footwork: Youkomen Uchi Kokyunage Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Yokomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Kihon #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidofingal #iwamaaikido