Takemusu Aikido Society

 Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we repeated Kokyuho-Kokyunage techniques we did last week: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Kihon Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 1 (elbow push) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 2 (armpit grab) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 3 (belt-neck) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 4 (choke) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 5 (shihonage grip) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 6 (shihonage grip choke) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 7 (shihonage grip arm break on the knee) Katatedori Kokyunage Henka 8 (shihonage grip arm break on the shoulder) Zagi Kokyuho After the main class, we did outdoor bukiwaza training: Aiki-ken Suburi 1 - 7 Migi Awase Hidari Awase Go no Awase 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 #ai...

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

Today’s class at Ringsend Dojo was dedicated to Aiki-ken practice, an essential part of Aikido that teaches precision, timing, and control through sword movements. Focusing on the fundamentals, we worked through a series of exercises that helped develop fluidity and coordination. We began the session with Suburi exercises, which are the basics of sword movements. These repetitive drills help refine our cutting techniques and body alignment: Suburi 1–7 : We worked through these seven fundamental cutting forms, ensuring precise posture and movement in each. After that, we moved into Awase , practising partner-based movements to build harmony and connection: Migi Awase : Right-side cut. Hidari Awase : Left-side cut. Go no Awase : Partner practice based on the fifth suburi. Shichi no Awase : Partner practice based on the seventh suburi. To close out the session, we practised Shihogiri and Happogiri , which are advanced cutting drills that test our ability to move fluidly in multiple dire...

Today in Ringsend dojo we practised bukiwaza Suburi 1 Migi and Hidari Migi Awase Hidari Awase Go no Awase Shichi no Awase Shichi no Awase Tsuki variation Before the main class, we covered the following techniques in Ringsend Park: Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Suburi 1 Migi and Hidari Zengogiri Shihogiri Happogiri Ken Sou Hou (Awase from Nemoto sensei) 4-6 #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza  #outdoorpractice www.aiki.ie

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

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

Today in the Ringsend dojo we continued learning ikkyo and nikyo controls: Tai Jutsu Tai no Henko Tai no Henok Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Yokomen Ikkyo Omote & Ura Yokomen Nikyo Omote & Ura Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza Go no Awase  #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidoringsend #iwamaaikido #takemusuaikidosociety #iwamaaikido #bukiwaza  www.aiki.ie

 Today in Ringsend park we practised aiki-ken : Migi Awase Hidari Awase #aikido #aikidodublin #takemusuaikidosociety #todaypractice #iwamaaikido #bukiwaza #outdoorpractice www.aiki.ie

The Takemusu Aikido Seminar we organised last weekend was a great success. People from all parts of Ireland, France, and UK came to see Ulf Evenas shihan, a student of Morihiro Saito sensei. Ulf sensei had a brilliant, very didactic approach to this seminar. He tried to explain the essence of Takemusu Aikido to non-Iwama practitioners. He explained the connections between ken and tai-jutsu, demonstrated the principles of jo, and disclosed how rigid kihon practice can be transformed into fluid ki-no-nagare forms. People from various Aikido styles tried to do their best to understand and accept Ulf sensei's teachings. It wasn't easy, but they enjoyed the seminar after all.

Yesterday we practised jo looking at the Balbriggan beach. The techniques covered: 13 no Jo Kata 13 no Jo Awase, movements 1 - 3 (step by step) #aikido #aikidobalbriggan #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #takemusuaikido #takemusuaikidofingal #aikidopractice #japanesemartialarts #balbriggan #mybalbriggan

Today we came to the dojo and were surprised to see a new lock on the door. Not being able to enter the hall we decided to do outdoor practice on the beach. However the high tide did not permit us to practise at our regular spot, so we had no option except the ground near the harbour where the old nightclub was located. We covered the following techniques: Ken no Kamae Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengogiri Suburi 1 Zengogiri Suburi 2 Zengogiri Suburi 3 Zengogiri Suburi 4 Zengogiri Suburi 5 Zengogiri Suburi 6 Zengogiri Suburi 7 Migi Awase Hidari Awase

After the long break, we finally gathered to practise bukiwaza in the park. Today a beginner joined our session, so we began from the very basics. Shiboru Undo Suburi: Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengo Giri Migi Awase step-by-step awase Hidari Awase step-by-step awase Go no Awase step-by-step awase Shichi no awase step-by-step #aikido #aikidodublin #takemusuaikidofingal #todaypractice #iwamaaikido #bukiwaza #outdoorpractice

Today in the Ringsend Dojo we learn techniques for the 6th kyu exam. Tai-Jutsu:  Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katadori Ikkyo Ura Katadori Nikyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Suburi 1. Migi & Hidari hanmi Migi Awase Next two weeks we will practise in the next-door cabin due to preparation for the Halloween festival. #aikido #aikidodublin #takemusuaikidofingal #todaypractice #iwamaaikido #RICC 

 Today in Ringsend dojo we focused on 31 kata: 31 kata 31 awase: Movements 1-4, step-by-step, ki no nagare, kiai no awase Movements 4-6, step-by-step, ki no nagare Movements 1-6, step-by-step

Yesterday we continued to study kumi-jo in Ringsend park. We covered the following techniques: Kumi-jo 1. Step-by-step and awase; Kumi-jo 2. Step-by-step and awase; Kumi-jo 3. Step-by-step and awase; Kumi-jo 4. Step-by-step and awase; Kumi-jo 5. Step-by-step and awase; Kumi-jo from 1 to 5 in awase manner

 Today weather permitted us to practise outdoor in the Ringsend park. We continued to learn kumijo: Kumijo 5: step-by-step and awase Kumijo 1: awase  

Finally, we gathered again in Ringsend park to practise bukiwaza.  This time we focused on the exercises I learned in Iwama: Shiho-Nana Tobungiri and 9 Ken Awase from Inagaki sensei's curriculum.  

Today in the Ringsend dojo we focused on the suwari waza and ryotedori techniques: Tai-Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwari Waza Ikkyo Omote Shikko Suwari Waza Ikkyo Ura* Suwari Waza Nikyo Omote* Suwari Waza Nikyo Ura* Ryotedori Tenchinage Omote Ryotedori Tenchinage Ura Ruotedori Shihonage Omote Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Hanmi Suburi 1 Migi & Hidari Hanmi Migi Awase

Today in the Ringsend Dojo we practised only Buki Waza, as it was the first training in June. The techniques covered: Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6  Suburi 7 Zengo-Giri Shiho-Giri Migi Awase Hidari Awase Go no Awase Shichi no Awase Ki Musubi no Tachi

 Finally, the weather permitted us to practise outdoor again!  We covered the basics of aiki-ken: Ken no Kamae Suburi 1  Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengo-Giri Suburi 1  Migi Awase Hidari Awase