Takemusu Aikido Society

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we did the following techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Ryotedori Kokyuho Ryotedori Yonkyo Ryotedori Koshinage Yokomen Uchi Sankyo Oyo Waza (free hand control) Zagi Kokyuho After the main class, we practised Aiki-ken near Martello Tower: Shiboru Undo Shiboru Undo Tanren Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 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 #nagewaza #bukiwaza #taijutsu

Today was a great weather so we begin practice in Ringsend Park. We explored the first five of Jo Suburi: Jo Suburi. Tsuku no Bu: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Jo Awase: Chokuzuki Awase Kaeshizuki Awase  Tanren: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi The main class was focused on Katatedori techniques: Tai no Henko Katatedori Kokyuho Katatedori Yonkyo Ura Katatedori Koshinage (no head insersion) 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

✨ Tonight was our first class since Raman returned from two intense weeks of training as uchideshi in Iwama, Japan—the birthplace of Aikido. We focused on the katadori (shoulder grab) attack, working through fundamental principles refined under Inagaki Sensei’s guidance. The energy on the mats was focused and sharp as we explored: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Katadori Yonkyo Omote 🔹 Katadori Koshinage with Sankyo 🔹 Katadori Koshinage Shihonage (with & without head insertion) 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho There’s something special about returning to the basics with new depth. Raman brought back not only technique but also spirit—reminding us that every movement, when done with presence and care, can be profound. We’re grateful to have him back and look forward to sharing more of what he learned in the coming weeks!  ✨  Join Us! We welcome everyone—beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Come train with us and grow through the art...

🌧️ Rain or Shine – We Train! 🌧️ Today’s wet weather kept many off the roads, but a few dedicated students braved the elements—and were rewarded with an intensive session on the tatami. We focused on Katatedori techniques and their many variations, deepening our understanding of movement, connection, and control: 🔹 Basics & Beyond: • Tai no Henko • Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare • Katatedori Kokyuho • Katatedori Ikkyo – Yonkyo • Katatedori Koshinage (no head insertion) • Katatedori Koshinage (head under arms) • Katatedori Kokyunage • Katatedori Shihonage • Katatedori Iriminage Chudan 🔹 Kakari Keiko (rotational attack training): • Katatedori Kokyunage 1 – Ki no Nagare • Katatedori Kokyunage 2 – Ki no Nagare • Zagi Kokyuho A small class often means big growth—each student had ample time to polish techniques and receive detailed feedback. ✨ Join Us! Our doors are open to all levels, rain or shine. Discover the depth of Aikido in a welcoming and focused environment. 🔗 Visit www...

 Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we continued to study techniques against Ryotedori attack: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ryotedori Tenchinage Ryotedori Koshinage 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 #nagewaza #bukiwaza #taijutsu

Today we practised Jo in Ringsend Park before the main class: 🔹 31 no Jo Kata 🔹 13 no Jo Kata 🔹 13 no Jo Awase (Movements 1–3, 4–6, and 1–6) Afterwards, we continued indoors with a regular class centred on ushiro techniques and koshinage variations: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Ushiro Ryotedori Ikkyo 🔹 Ushiro Ryotedori Jujinage 🔹 Ushiro Ryotedori Koshinage 1 (no sankyo) 🔹 Ushiro Ryotedori Koshinage 2 (with sankyo) 🔹 Katatedori Koshinage (shihonage variation) 🔹 Katatedori Koshinage (without head insertion) 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho Kihon 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho (grab from below) ✨  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 #aikidorings...

Today in Ringsend Dojo we had a dynamic and engaging kids’ class. We began with a warm-up and core strength exercises, followed by dynamic ukemi and tai sabaki drills. The techniques we explored today included: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo 🔹 Kosadori Iriminage 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho The adult class focused on ushiro (rear) techniques. We worked through the following techniques today: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Ushiro Ryotedori Ikkyo 🔹 Ushiro Ryotetori Kokyunage 🔹 Ushiro Katatedori Munedori Kokyunage 🔹 Ushiro Ryotetori Koshinage 🔹 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 #iwamaa...

The weather was beautiful today, so we met in Ringsend Park before the regular class and learned the first Kumitachi (Ichi no Tachi) under the sakura tree.  The regular class was focused on Koshinage and Kokyunage techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katategori Kokyuho (shihonage grip) Katatedori Kokyunage Katatedori Koshinage Katatedori Koshinage (head doesn't go under the arms) Katatedoti Kokyunage Oyo Waza 1 (shihonage grip, belt & neck) Katatedoti Kokyunage Oyo Waza 2 (shihonage grip, belt & chocking) Katatedoti Kokyunage Oyo Waza 3 (shihonage grip, choking, arm on the knee) 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 #aikidoringsen...

Today at the Balbriggan dojo, we focused on the members' requests and techniques related to those requests. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Tsuki Kokyunage Tsuki Kotegaeshi Tsuki Kotegaeshi Henka Katatedori Kaitenage Soto Shomen Uchi Koshinage (Sankyo) 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 #nagewaza #bukiwaza #koshinage

Today was a special day as we welcomed Stefania back to training after nearly four months away! As always on Mondays, we began with the kids' class, focusing on building strength and foundational techniques. Here's a rundown of what we practised: Kids class: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote and Ura Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho Adults class: We did an overview of key Aikido techniques to help Stefania get back on track: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (short and long versions) Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Nikyo Ura Shomen Uchi Shihonage Omote Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Shomen Uchi Koshinage (sankyo) Shomen Uchi Juwaza (against two attackers) Zagi Kokyuho It was a dynamic session, full of energy and connection, perfect for a quick but thorough review of Aikido basics! Welcome back, Stefania — we missed you on the mats! Join Us We welcome new practitioners of all ages to join our classes at Ringsend Dojo. Whether y...

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...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we again focused on Sankyo variations and techniques based on Sankyo grip. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka Shomen Uchi Kaitenage Uchi Mawari Shomen Uchi Katamewaza Uchi Mawari Shomen Uchi Koshinage Sankyo Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka (Ura) Zagi Kokyuho #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety www.aiki.ie

Today in Ringsend Dojo we discovered sankyo and sankyo-based techniques Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka Uchi Shomen Uchi Kaitenage Uchi Shomen Uchi Koshinage Sankyo Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka Ura Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Zagi Kokyuho Before the main class, we met in Ringsend Park and practised Aikiken: Suburi 1 Right & Left Zengogiri Suburi 5 Suburi 7 Migi Awase Hidari Awase #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza  #outdoorpractice www.aiki.ie

Today very few members joined the class at the Balbriggan Dojo so we had an intensive Kakare Keiko practice. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Ryutai Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Morotesori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Ryotedori Kokyuho (back hand down) Ryotedori Kokyuho (back hand up) Ryotedori Tenchinage  Ryotedori Tenchinage (start from Funekogi Undo move) Ryotedori Yonkyo (Kokyunage style) Ryotedory Koshinage (hips under, Yonkyo variation) Katatedori Iriminage  Zagi Kokyuho #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety www.aiki.ie

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we began to study Koshinage and Kokyunage techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwari Waza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Koshinage Sankyo Katatedori Koshinage  Katatedori Kokyunage Juwaza multiple attackers Zagi Kokyuho   After the main practice we did bukiwaza on the pitch near Martello tower: 20 Jo Suburi: Tsuki no Bu Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki gedan gaeshi Tsuki jodan gaeshi Uchi no Bu Shomen uchikomi Renzoku uchikomi Menuchi gedan gaeshi Menuchi ushirozuki Gyaku yokomen ushirozuki Katate no Bu Katate gedan gaeshi Katate toma uchi 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 tsuki #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #b...

Today in Ringsend Dojo we revised techniques required for the shodan test: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Kokyuho Katatedori Kaitenage Uchi & Soto Shomen Uchi Iriminage Yokomen Uchi Gokyo Ura Hanmi Handachi Katatedori Shihonage Hanmi Handachi Ryotedori Shihonage Ushiro Ryotedori Kokyuho Ushiro Ryotedori Koshinage Ushiro Ryotedori Jujigrami Zagi Kokyuho #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwama #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikido #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety  www.aiki.ie

Today was the first time we practised in a new room of Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre.  Techniques covered: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Ushiro Ryotedori Ikkyo Ushiro Ryotedori Sankyo Ushiro Ryotedori Koshinage Sankyo Ushiro Ryotedori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho Before the regular class, we met in Ringsend park and practised bukiwaza. This time we learned Go no Awase. #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwama #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikido #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza  www.aiki.ie

Today we covered the techniques as follows: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Shihonage Ura Shomen Uchi Kaitenage Uchi Shomen Uchi Koshinage (Sankyo) Zagi Kokyuho #aikido #aikidobalbriggan #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #takemusuaikido #takemusuaikidofingal #aikidopractice #japanesemartialarts #balbriggan #mybalbriggan