Takemusu Aikido Society

Today we began practising at Ringsend Park and covered the basics of Aiki-Ken: Shiboru Undo Suburi 1  Suburi 1 Hidari Hanmi Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Migi Awase Hidari Awase The main class was focused on correlations between suwari and tachi waza: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Tachiwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Ura Tachiwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Ura Suwariwaza Katadori Ikkyo Omote Tachiwaza Katadori Ikkyo Omote Suwakiwaza Shomen Uchi 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 #bukiwaza #aikiken

Today we had the last kids class before summer break: Tai no Henko Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Iriminage Kokyu Undo: Shomen Uchi - Yokomen Uchi - Tsuki series Zagi Kokyuho The adult class was focused on the basic forms: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kokyu Undo Shiho 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 #bukiwaza #aikiken

Today in Ringsend Dojo, we begin with the kids' class: Tai no Henko Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Iriminage Zagi Kokyuho At the adults' class, we welcomed the newcomer from last week, who decided to join our club. So we focused on the Ikkyo techniques: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Tai no Henko Irimi Katatedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura 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 #bukiwaza #aikiken

Today in Ringsend Dojo we begin with the kids class: Tai no Henko Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Iriminage Zagi Kokyuho At the adult class we welcomed a newcomer: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Irimi Katatedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Shomen Uchi Kokyunage 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 #bukiwaza #aikiken

Today at Balbriggan Dojo, we worked through various ukemi and then focused on the Ikkyo technique. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Ura Zagi Kokyuho 💫  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 something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for full 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 in Ringsend Dojo, we started with the kids' class: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedoti Kokyuho Katatedori Kaitenage Uchi Mawari Katatedori Kaitenage Soto Mawari Zagi Kokyuho In the adult class, we welcomed two newcomers and concentrated on the Katatedori Ikkyo: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Ura Katatedori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare 1 Katatedori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare 2 Katatedori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare 3 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 #bukiwaza #aikijo

Today at Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre, we begin with the kids class, where we covered: Tai no henko  Kosadori ikkyo  ⁠Katatedori Kokyuho  ⁠Zagi Kokyuho The adults' class was focused on the Ikkyo: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho ki no Nagare Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Katadori Ikkyo Katatedori Ikkyo Ryotedori Ikkyo Ryokatadori Ikkyo Morotedori Ikkyo Kihon Morotedori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare from down up Morotedori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare from up down Zagi Kokyuho   💫  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 something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for full details about our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAi...

Today we focused on the basic forms of the osaewaza techniques: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Yonkyo Omote & Ura Zagi Kokyuho 💫  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 in our Ringsend Dojo, we were delighted to see how moved our new member was when we presented him with a free keikogi, purchased thanks to the generosity of As Darragh Did. From now on, all new members of Takemusu Aikido Society will receive a free keikogi as part of our Pathway to Aikido programme, which we are delivering with the support of As Darragh Did. With a new member on the mats, we began a new study cycle and focused on Ikkyo, the First Teaching. This technique is always the foundation of how we introduce Aikido. Today we covered: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Morotedori Ikkyo Ura Katadori Ikkyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho 💫  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  ...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we did a preparation for the upcoming kyu tests: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ushiro Ryotedori Kokyuho Katadori Ikkyo Kihon Katadori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare Kosadori Iriminage Zagi Kokyuho 💫  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 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...