Takemusu Aikido Society

Today we welcomed the first participants of our free autumn Aikido course for young people , made possible thanks to the generous support of Dublin City Council . We focused on the foundations—basic footwork and ukemi—before moving into Aikido techniques: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote 🔹 Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote 🔹 Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote 🔹 Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho 💫  Join Us! We welcome everyone—beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Come train with us and grow through the art of Aikido. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  to learn more about our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #takemusuaikido #aikiken #aikijo #bukiwaza #kokyunage #aikidoringsend #aikidotraining #dublinmartialarts #takemusuaikidosociety

Today in the Balbriggan Dojo, we concentrated on the basic Ikkyo forms: Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: 13 no Jo Kata 13 no Jo Awase (Movements 1-3) 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Today we practised aiki-ken in Ringsend Park before our regular class: Shiboru Undo Suburi 1 - 7 Zengogiri Shihogiri Migi & Hidari The regular class was an important milestone for E., who successfully tackled his very first test.  Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Katadori Ikkyo Katadori Nikyo Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! We welcome everyone—beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Come train with us and grow through the art of Aikido. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  to learn more about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #takemusuaikido #aikiken #aikijo #bukiwaza #koshinage #aikidoringsend #aikidotraining #dublinmartialarts #takemusuaikidosociety

Today, two newcomers joined our practice to feel the spirit of Aikido. Therefore, our session focused on basic exercises: stance (Hanmi), basic movements (Tai Sabaki) and their application to avoid Shomen Uchi attack, as well as Ushiro Ukemi drill. Then we did the following techniques: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Irimi 🔹 Katatedori Kokyuho 🔹 Kosadori Ikkyo 🔹 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Ryotedori Tenchinage 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! We welcome everyone—beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Come train with us and grow through the art of Aikido. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  to learn more about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #takemusuaikido #aikiken #aikijo #bukiwaza #iriminage #aikidoringsend #aikidotraining #dublinmartialarts #takemusuaikidosociety

Today we practised again in Ringsend Park before the main class at Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre. We repeated Jo Suburi again: Tsuki no Bu: • Chokuzuki • Kaeshizuki • Ushirozuki • Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi • Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Men Uchi no Bu: • Shomen Uchi Komi • Renzoku Uchi Komi • Men Uchi Gedan Gaeshi • Men Uchi Ushirozuki • Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki The regular class was focused on aplication of Ikkyo Omote techniques for different attacks: • Tai no Henko • Tai no Henko • Morotedori Kokyuho • Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote • Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote • Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote • Tsuki Uchi Ikkyo Omote • Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! Whether you’re taking your first steps or refining your skills, there’s a place for you on the mat. 🔗  Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #buki...

Today we practised Jo in Ringsend Park before the regular class. We completed studying Jo Suburi today: Katate no Bu Katate Gedan Gaeshi Katate Tooma Uchi Katate 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 Zuki In Ringsend Dojo we focused on basic techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura (Katatedori for beginners without keikogi)  Katadori Nikyo Omote & Ura (Katatedori for beginners without keikogi)  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 #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusua...

This Monday Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre was closed due to a bank holiday, so we shifted the kids' class to Wednesday.  As always we did core strength and stretching exercises, followed by ukemi and shikko practice. Then we delved into Aikido techniques: Tai no Henko Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho Adult class: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Shomen Uchi Sankyo Kihon Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Kotegaeshi Ryotedori Tenchinage 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 #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety

Today in Balbriggan dojo we welcomed the last-week newcomer who decided to join us. Also, a few members returned to the mats after a rather long break. So we focused the class on the basics while keeping the progression of our Aikido cycle. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Sankyo - hand positioning exercise Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote (kihon) Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka (Uchi Mawari) Zagi Kokyuho 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 #aikidobalbriggan #balbriggan #takemusuaikidosociety #osaewaza #balbriggan #osaewaza #bukiwaza #ikkyo

Today it was the first kids class after the Christmas break. A few new boys joined the class so we spent a lot of time on basics. The session began with warm-up, stretching, and strength-building exercises. We introduced the fundamental Aikido stance and movements: Irimi, Tenkan, and Irimi-Tenkan . Students practised the practical application of Tenkan in Tai no Henko . We learned the art of walking on the knees - Shikko. Shikko movement was explored in Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote , with focus on fluidity and control. To build confidence in falling techniques, we taught Ushiro Ukemi , essential for performing Katatedori Kokyuho . The class ended with Zagi Kokyuho , leaving the kids feeling accomplished and ready for more.  The adult group also had a productive session, welcoming a newcomer into the fold. The techniques covered included: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Nikyo Ura Kosadori Sankyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho (grab elbows...

Today, at Ringsend Dojo, we held our final kids' class of 2024, followed by an engaging adult session. Both classes showcased the dedication and progress of our practitioners as we close the year on a high note. The children’s class began, as always, with a warm-up session that included stretching and core strength exercises. This was followed by ukemi and shikko practice, laying the foundation for balance, coordination, and confidence. Building on this, we delved into essential Aikido techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Kosadori Ikkyo Zagi Kokyuho The session concluded with an atmosphere of joy and accomplishment, a testament to the growth of our young aikidoka throughout the year. In the adult class, we were delighted to welcome a special visitor returning to the mats after having practised Aikido as a teenager. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm rekindled and to help them reconnect with the art. To ensure a smooth re...

Yesterday, 14 December 2024, marked 141 years since the birth of Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba. Today, at Balbriggan Dojo, we honoured his legacy by exploring Budo, a technical manual O-Sensei wrote in 1938 for Prince Kaya Tsunenori. This profound work offers insights into Aikido practice, revealing not only technical elements but also the philosophical underpinnings of the art. We began the session by reading key passages from Budo and discussing their relevance to our training today. The following principles, displayed prominently in the changing room at the Iwama Dojo, should serve as our guide: Aikido can determine life and death with a single blow; therefore, when training, observe the instructor's directions and don't engage in contests of strength. Aikido is a way that makes one person an equivalent of thousands; therefore, when training, always be mindful not only of the space in front of you but also of what is happening in all directions. Training should always be ...

Today we had Kids and Adults Classes in Ringsend Dojo. The kids started their session with warm-up exercises, focusing on stretching and core strength to build a solid foundation for movement. They practiced Mae and Ushiro Ukemi (forward and backward rolls) and refined their Mae Shikko (forward knee-walking) along with Mae Shikko Kaiten (rotational movements). To keep things fun and engaging, we played a shikko tag game, blending play with skill development. The class transitioned seamlessly into practicing key Aikido techniques: Tai no Henko and Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Zagi Shomen Uchi Iriminage Kosadori Iriminage Zagi Kokyuho The children's dedication and enthusiasm were inspiring as they tackled each technique with growing confidence and skill. The adult class focused on Ikkyo , the foundational Aikido technique, and explored its variations and related movements. After starting with Tai no Henko and Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare , we moved into a series of ...

Today, we were delighted to welcome a new practitioner to the mats. To provide a strong foundation, we focused on essential basics and movements. Techiques covered: Hanmi (Migi & Hidari) Ashi Sabaki: Solo: Irimi, Tenkan, Irimi-Tenkan Paired: Evading Shomen Uchi attack using Irimi, Tenkan, and Irimi-Tenkan Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Irimi Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Kosadori Kotegaeshi Kosadori Iriminage Zagi Kokyuho We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages to join us at Balbriggan Dojo. 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 #aikidobalbriggan #balbriggan #takemusuaikidosociety #osaewaza #balbriggan

Today at Ringsend Dojo, we began with our engaging kids’ class. We started with stretching and core-strength exercises to warm up, followed by Shikko and Ukemi practice. The young practitioners then explored these Aikido techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Zagi Shomen Uchi Iriminage Kosadori Ikkyo Zagi Kokyuho In the adult class, we focused on refining Ikkyo techniques, building on our foundational skills. Here’s what we practiced: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Katatedori Ikkyo Morotedori Ikkyo Zagi Kokyuho Both classes were filled with energy and determination, showcasing the importance of consistent practice in mastering Aikido techniques. Join Us! Takemusu Aikido Society welcomes practitioners of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to start your journey or refine your skills, there’s a place for you on the mat. For more details, visit www.aiki.ie . #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendai...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we welcomed back a member returning to the mats after nearly five months. To support the transition, we held a slow and thoughtful class, focusing on foundational techniques to help ease back into practice. Here’s what we covered: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Zagi Kokyuho It was wonderful to see the dedication and effort in returning to Aikido practice. The class served as a reminder of the supportive community we cultivate at Takemusu Aikido Society. We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages to join us at Balbriggan Dojo. 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 #aikidobalbriggan #balbriggan #take...

Balbriggan Dojo was full of energy today. Here’s a look at the techniques we covered: Basic Movements: Ukemi Mae & Ushiro  – front and back rolls Shikko Mae & Ushiro  – knee-walking forward and backward Tobi Ukemi  – jumping rolls Aiki Taiso Stretching Exercises: Ryotedori Kokyuho   Ryotedori Tenchinage   Ryotedori Shihonage Omote  Ryotedori Shihonage  Ura   Tai Jutsu (Body Arts): Tai no Henko  – fundamental turning movement Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare  – incorporating fluidity Morotedori Kokyuho  – developing breath and extension The highlight of the day was Michael’s 8th Kyu test , which he completed with determination! Following his test, we spent the rest of the class refining the techniques that posed the greatest challenge for him: Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Ura   Katatedori Shihonage Omote We concluded the session with the calming and focused practice of Zagi Kokyuho . We welcome new practitioners of all ages to join our cl...

Today in Ringsend Dojo we focused on the Ikkyo and Koshinage techniques. Tai no Henko  – A foundational technique to centre and balance movements with a partner. Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (short and long forms) – Practiced both the short and long forms, working on fluid movement and connection. Morotedori Kokyuho  – Focused on breathing power and posture control. Katadori Ikkyo Omote – The basic control from a shoulder grab. Katadori Nikyo Ura – The second control from a shoulder grab. Ushiro Ryotedori Ikkyo – The basic control from a double rear wrist grab with a focus on effective hip work and the application of the kokyu movement. Ushiro Ryotedori Koshinage 1  – Application of hip work and kokyu for the hip throw with entry under the opponent's arm. Ushiro Ryotedori Koshinage 2  – Application of hip work and kokyu for the hip throw without entering under the opponent's arm. Zagi Kokyuho Join Us We welcome new practitioners o...

This Monday at Ringsend Dojo, we had two great sessions—starting with our kids' class, followed by the regular adult class. Both groups worked on foundational techniques, building up their strength, coordination, and understanding of Aikido. Kid's class started with w arming up and core strength exercises  to prepare the body. We then moved into basic Aikido techniques, where the kids practised: Tai no Henko  for learning proper alignment and turning. Katatedori Kokyuho  to focus on posture and breathing power. Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo   Katatedori Ikkyo , honing their control and balance. Zagi Kokyuho , reinforcing the importance of stability and connection. In the adult class, we welcomed two newcomers and focused on the basics to ensure they got a solid foundation. The techniques practised were: Tai no Henko and Tai no Henko Irimi : Fundamental turning movements to harmonise with an opponent’s energy. Katatedori Kokyuho : Continuing to develop posture and breath co...

We had a great week start with the kids' and regular classes at Ringsend Dojo! Kids' Class: Building Strength and Basics We started the session with the children, focusing on building core strength and fundamental movements through: Warming up and core strength exercises to prepare the body. Kokyu-Undo and Funekogi Undo , helping develop breath power and core coordination. We then moved into basic Aikido techniques, where the kids practised: Tai no Henko for learning proper alignment and turning. Katatedori Kokyuho to focus on posture and breathing power. Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo and Kosadori Ikkyo , honing their control and balance. The class ended with Zagi Kokyuho , reinforcing the importance of stability and connection. Adult Class: Exploring Deeper Techniques The main class for adults continued to build on core principles, with a focus on essential techniques: Tai no Henko and Morotedori Kokyuho to emphasize connection and body alignment. Kosadori Ikkyo (Omote & ...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we continued to study Osae waza techniques. This time we focused on Kosadori attacks: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Nikyo Ura Kosadori Sankyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho #aikido #todaypractice #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidofingal #aikidobalbriggan #balbriggan #takemusuaikidosociety #outdoorpractice #bukiwaza #aikien www.aiki.ie