Takemusu Aikido Society

We were delighted to welcome Brendon, Dojocho of Takemusu Aikido Midlands and a student of Lewis Bernaldo de Quiros, to our Balbriggan Dojo for an intensive day of training. We spent two sessions on the mats, exploring both taijutsu and bukiwaza. Taijutsu – Shomen Uchi Iriminage The first session focused on different variations of Shomen Uchi Iriminage, exploring how the technique changes depending on the entry, the connection with uke and the direction of movement. 🔹 Shomen Uchi Iriminage (one-hand collar grip) 🔹 Shomen Uchi Iriminage (one-hand chin) 🔹 Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Kihon) 🔹 Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (choosing the direction) 🔹 Shomen Uchi Iriminage from Gyaku Hanmi (“please go”) 🔹 Shomen Uchi Iriminage from Ai Hanmi 🔹 Shomen Uchi Iriminage (call uke’s hand but avoid contact) 🔹 Shomen Uchi Iriminage (raising uke’s hand and entering through the variation) 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza – Kumijo The second session was devoted to Kumijo, working through the first five ...

Today was probably the last outdoor class of 2026 in Ringsend Park: Ichi no Kumi Jo 🔹 Stop - Go 🔹 Awase 🔹 No counts Ni no Kumi Jo 🔹 Stop - Go 🔹 Awase 🔹 No counts The main class focused on Iriminage: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Katatedori Iriminage Gedan (one step) 🔹 Katatedori Iriminage Gedan (two steps) 🔹 Katatedori Iriminage Chudan (one step) 🔹 Katatedori Iriminage Chudan (two steps) 🔹 Katatedori Iriminage Jodan (one step) 🔹 Katatedori Iriminage Jodan (two steps) 🔹 Katatedori Iriminage Jodan Ki no Nagare 🔹 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikijo

 Today at Balbriggan Dojo, we continued exploring Iriminage. Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho  Morotedori Iriminage (from down up) Morotedori Iriminage (from up down) Morotedori Iriminage (thumb up outside hand) Morotedori Iriminage (thumb up inside hand) Morotedori Iriminage (thumb up inside hand ki no nagare) Zagi Kokuyho Bukiwaza: Kumijo 1 💫 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 #AikidoTechnique #Aikijo #Bukiwaza

Today we began practising Aiki-jo outdoors in Ringsend Park: Tsuki no Bu: 🔹 Chokuzuki 🔹 Kaeshizuki 🔹 Ushirozuki 🔹 Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi 🔹 Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Ichi no Kumi Jo 🔹 Movement 1 🔹 Movement 1-2 The main class focused on Iriminage: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Shomen Uchi Iriminage Kihon 🔹 Shomen Uchi Iriminage Gyaku Hanmi (Uke attacks) 🔹 Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare 🔹 Yokomen Uchi Iriminage Kihon 🔹 Yokomen Uchi Iriminage (go through) 🔹 Yokomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare 🔹 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikijo

Today in Ringsend Dojo, we focused on Iriminage variations: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Iriminage (one hand collar) Shomen Uchi Iriminage (one hand chin) Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Kihon) Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Kihon, Uke grabs front hand in hte middle) Shomen Uchi Iriminage (uke initiates from Gyaku Hanmi) Shomen Uchi Iriminage (uke initiates from Ai Hanmi) Shomen Uchi Iriminage (call the uke's hand up but avoid contact) Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (choose direction) Shomen Uchi Iriminage (both shoulders throw) 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #iriminage

Today we began our practise in Ringsend Park and covered the following: Suburi 1-7 Kumitachi 1 Kumitachi 2 The main class was focused on the Iriminage technique: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Iriminage Gedan Katatedori Iriminage Chudan Katatedori Iriminage Jodan Katatedori Iriminage Jodan (Tenkan) 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 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikiken

Today we began with practising Aiki-Jo at Ringsend Park. 13 no Jo Kata 13 no Jo Awase 31 Kata In the main class, we concentrated on the Iriminage technique: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Shomen Uchi Iriminage Kihon Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (Ai Hanmi, front hand attacks, irimi) Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (Ai Hanmi, back hand attacks, irimi) Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (Gyaku Hanmi, front hand attacks, irimi) Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (Gyaku Hanmi, back hand attacks, irimi) Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (Tenkan) Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (Irimi with Hitoemi entrance)  Tsuki Iriminage Aruku Ushiro Katadori Iriminage (Agonage, turn inwards) Aruku Ushiro Katadori Iriminage (Agonage, turn outwards) Bashi-o-Aruku Shomen Uchi Iriminage (on-line throw) Iriminage (two attackers, free attack) Zagi Kokyuho (two attackers Ki no Nagare) Zagi Kokyuho (yonkyo)  ✨  Join Us! Whether ...

Today in Ringsend Dojo, we continued studying techniques against the Shomen Uchi attack: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Shihonage Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (uke initiates) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (uke initiates, irimi behind) Shomen Uchi Iriminage Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (uke initiates) Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare (uke initiates, irimi behind) Shomen Uchi Iriminage (one hand throw from collar grab) Zagi Kokyuho Thank you to As Darragh Did for funding, which enabled us to get a new roll-up poster promoting our Aikido classes locally.  💫  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 #To...

Today in Ringsend Dojo, we learned Renzokuwaza - a situation where the opponent resists your technique, but you respond by transitioning to another one. Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Shomen Uchi Iriminage Renzokuwaza Ikkyo - Ikkyo Renzokuwaza Ikkyo - Iriminage Renzokuwazai Ikkyo - Iriminage 2 Renzokuwaza Ikkyo - Iriminage 3 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 #Taiju...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we continued studying Iriminage techniques: Tai Jutsu •  Tai no Henko •  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare •  Morotedori Kokyuho Kihon •  Morotedori Iriminage Kihon •  Morotedori Iriminage Ki no Nagare (from down up) •  Morotedori Iriminage Ki no Nagare (from up down) •  Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza •  San no Tachi 💫  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 focused on Shomen Uchi Iriminage technique: • Tai no Henko • Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare • Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare • Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Iriminage • Hanmi Handachi Shomen Uchi Iriminage • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Uke attacks) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates, Uke pushes back outward blending) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates, Uke pushes back inward blending) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates, only front hand throw) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Uke initiates, only back hand throw) • Shomen Uchi Iriminage (Tori initiates, pass through) • Zagi Kokyuho (series of four in Ki no Nagare) 💫  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 #ai...

Today, the weather smiled on us, allowing a focused Bukiwaza session in Ringsend Park . Though few could make it, the small group meant we could dive deep into the details. Small classes are a gift, offering clarity, individual attention, and deeper learning. 🔹 Aiki-Jo Suburi – Tsuki no Bu: • Chokuzuki • Kaeshizuki • Ushirozuki • Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi • Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi 🔹  Aiki-Jo Awase: • Chudan Tsuki • Jodan Tsuki • Gedan Tsuki Later, at the main class in the dojo, we explored variations of one of Aikido’s iconic throws— Iriminage : • Tai no Henko • Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare • Morotedori Kokyuho • Katatedori Iriminage Gedan • Katatedori Iriminage Jodan • Katatedori Iriminage Chudan • 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 #...

Today at Balbriggan Dojo, we were thrilled to host a travel aikidoka visiting us from Sweden during his business trip to Ireland, and a newcomer who stepped onto the mat for the very first time. The mix of advanced, first-time visitors and our regular members (slightly fewer number than usual due to cancelled trains from Dublin) created an exciting atmosphere for practice. We focused on fundamental techniques with intricate details, ensuring everyone could engage and learn at their own level: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 1 : "You are welcome" entrance, sitting control 🔹 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 2 : Hand inwards, standing control 🔹 Kosadori Iriminage 1 : "You are welcome" entrance 🔹 Kosadori Iriminage 2 : Hand inwards 🔹 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...

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

We started the day with the kids class , blending fun, fitness, and focus: Core strength exercises and warm-up Ukemi Mae and Ushiro – front and back rolls Shikko Mae and Ushiro – knee-walking, including a lively tug game! Funekogi Undo – rowing exercise to build body coordination Then we moved to Aikido techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Katadori Ikkyo Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Ura Zagi Kokyuho The adults class took a deep dive into Katatedori Iriminage techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Iriminage Gedan – low entry Katatedori Iriminage Chudan – mid-level entry Katatedori Iriminage Jodan – high entry Zagi Kokyuho Join Us! Our classes at Ringsend Dojo welcome new practitioners of all ages. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned aikidoka, there’s always something new to discover. For more details, visit our website at www.aiki.ie #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoire...

Today in Ringsend Dojo we continued to explore the Iriminage technique.  Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Katadori Nikyo Omote & Ura Katadori Iriminage 1 Katadori Iriminage 2 Katadori Iriminage 3 Zagi Kokyuho Before the main class, we gathered in Ringsend Park and practised Jo: Kumijo 1 review Kumijo 2 review Kumijo 3 #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza  #outdoorpractice www.aiki.ie

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we continued to study the Iriminage technique. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Iriminage Ue kara Shita (from up down) Morotedori Iriminage Shita kara Ue (from bottom up) Morotedori Kokyunage Shita kara Ue  Zagi Kokyuho aikido #aikidodublin #aikidofingal #iwamaaikido #aikidobalbrigan #aikidopractice www.aiki.ie

Today's practice covered an unusually large number of techniques because we extended training time at RICC. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Katatedori Iriminage Gedan  Katatedori Iriminage Chudan Katatedori Iriminage Jodan Kosadori Iriminage 1 Kosadori Iriminage 2 Morotedori Iriminage Kihon Zagi Kokyuho  #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwama #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikido #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety  www.aiki.ie

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we continued to study Iriminage techniques. This time we focused on the Yokomen Uchi attack. Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Yokomen Uchi Iriminage Kihon Yokomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare 1 Yokomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare 2  Yokomen Uchi Iriminage Ki no Nagare 3 #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidofingal #iwamaaikido #aikidobalbrigan #aikidopractice www.aiki.ie

Today is Easter, so very few people came. However, it was a chance to practise a little more advanced variations of Shomen Uchi Iriminage techniques: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Iriminage Kihon Shomen Uchi Iriminage. One-Hand Variation: Back Hand Only Shomen Uchi Iriminage. One-Hand Variation: Front Hand Only Shomen Uchi Iriminage. One-Hand Variation: Front Hand Only. Avoid contact Shomen Uchi Iriminage. One-Hand Variation: Front Hand Only. Slide through  Shomen Uchi Iriminage. One-Hand Variation: Front Hand Only. Uke pushes back - outside circle Shomen Uchi Iriminage. One-Hand Variation: Front Hand Only. Uke pushes back - inside circle Shomen Uchi Iriminage. Two-Shoulders throw  Zagi Kokyuho #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidofingal #iwamaaikido #aikidobalbrigan #outdoor www.aiki.ie