Takemusu Aikido Society

We dedicated our session to refining mae ukemi (forward breakfall) skills in Tai Jutsu (empty-hand techniques) and learned the basics of Jo during the Bukiwaza (weapons techniques) session. Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (short and long forms) Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Kaitenage Katatedori Kaitenage Katatedori Kaitenage Ki no Nagare Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Chokuzuki Awase Kaeshizuki Awase After the main class, we took our jo practice outside, focusing on the first 10 of the 20 suburi (jo swinging exercises): Tsuki no Bu (Thrusts): Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Men Uchi no Bu (Strikes): Shomen Uchikomi Renzoku Uchikomi Men Uchi Gedan Gaeshi Men Uchi Ushirozuki Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki  #aikido #todaypractice #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidofingal #aikidobalbriggan #balbriggan #takemusuaikidosociety #nagewaza #balbriggan #bukiwaza