Takemusu Aikido Society

Today, a new chapter for the Fingal branch of Takemusu Aikido Society began as we held our first class at Balbriggan Clubs Community Centre. After 3 years at our previous location, this spacious hall with high ceilings opens new possibilities—especially for bukiwaza, where we can now explore weapon work without space limitations. We kicked things off with an Aiki-ken session, focusing on the fundamentals to refine posture and basic movement: Ken no Kamae Migi & Hidari Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Shiboru Undo Irimi Migi & Hidari Shiboru Undo Tanren Suburi 1 Suburi 2  Suburi 3 We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages to join us at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether you’re taking your first steps in Aikido or refining your skills, our classes offer something for everyone. For more details, visit our website at  www.aiki.ie . #aikido #todaypractice #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidofingal #aikidobalbri...

Raman Sensei is back, and we’ve fully embraced the practice with renewed energy! Tonight, we focused on the basics of Aiki-Ken, working through the following techniques: Shiboru Undo Suburi 1-7 Ken Awase 1-4 (from Inagaki Sensei’s set) A fantastic session to sharpen our sword skills and reinforce the fundamentals! #Aikido #AikiKen #Suburi #KenAwase #TakemusuAikido #RingsendDojo #AikidoTraining #InagakiSensei #DublinAikido #MartialArts

This Wednesday at Ringsend Dojo, we welcomed one of our newcomers from Monday’s session to continue their Aikido journey. Our focus for the evening was on Aiki-ken , the core of Aikido practice, helping develop strong body movements, timing, and blending with an opponent’s energy. Techniques Covered: Shiboru Undo : Practicing the correct gripping and cutting motion. Shiboru Undo Irimi : Adding the entering movement to the basic cutting practice. Suburi 1-7 : A set of fundamental solo sword movements to refine technique and balance. Zengogiri : A continuous forward and backward cutting exercise. Migi Awase : Partner practice to align movements and understand the flow of techniques. It was a productive session, with everyone sharpening their Aiki-ken skills and reinforcing the principles of movement that translate to Aikido’s empty-handed techniques. Join Us We welcome practitioners of all levels to our classes at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether you’re interested in Aikido’s weapons tra...

Today’s session at Ringsend Dojo centered around Aiki-ken, as we continued to develop our sword techniques and refine our movements. Practising with the bokken is an integral part of Aikido, helping to enhance focus, timing, and precision. Techniques Covered: Suburi 1–7 : These fundamental cutting exercises teach body alignment and fluidity, building a solid foundation for more advanced movements. Migi Awase : Paired work on practising the first suburi by moving to the right, focusing on connection and timing with your partner. Hidari Awase : Paired work on practising the first suburi by moving to the left. These exercises not only improve our sword handling but also reinforce the core principles of Aikido—harmony, balance, and timing. Join Us Aiki-ken is a great way to deepen your understanding of Aikido and improve overall coordination. If you’d like to experience it for yourself, join our classes at Ringsend Dojo. We welcome new members at all levels! For more information, visit www...

Today we met in Ringsend Park and practised aiki-ken before the main class in Ringsend and Irishtown community centre.  Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Suburi 1 Migi & Hidari Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 During the main class was we focused on Ken Awase exercises: Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Suburi 1 Migi & Hidari Suburi 5 Suburi 7 Ashi wo Fumikae with Suburi 5 Shikodachi Suburi 1 and 5 Migi Awase Hidari Awase Go no Awase Shichi no Awase #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza  #outdoorpractice www.aiki.ie

Today in Rathgar Dojo we practised Aiki-ken. We had beginners attending the class, so we focused on the basics: Ken no Kamae Shiboru Undo Shiboru Undo Tanren Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Zengogiri Shihogiri Migi & Hidari Happogiri Migi & Hidari Ken Tsuki Awase Migi Awase Hidari Awase #aikido #bukiwaza # awase #aiki-ken #aikidodublin #aikidoireland www.aiki.ie  

This Monday Ringsend Community Centre was closed due to St. Brigit Day. So this week we shifted our class to Wednesday. We practised in the boxing gym and used this opportunity to do bukiwaza. Today we covered the techniques as follows: Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Shiboru Undo with a step Migi & Hidari Tanren Undo Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 After that we learnt a part of Ken Sou Hou, which can be literally translated as Ways of Sword's manipulation - the Aiki-ken techniques demonstrated by Saito sensei but not included in his formal teaching sets. Nemoto sensei had carefully documented, compiled and organized these gems of knowledge, so now we can touch the legacy of two great teachers. #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwama #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikido #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza www.aiki.ie

We began the year in Rathgar from the basics of Aiki-ken: Shiboru Undo Shiboru Undo Tanren Suburi 1 Suburi 2  Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Migi Awase Hidari Awase Go no Awase www.aiki.ie #aikido #bukiwaza # awase #aiki-jo #aikidodublin #aikidoireland