Takemusu Aikido Society

Despite the afternoon rain we managed to practise bukiwaza outdoors. Today we covered all five Kumitachi: Ichi no Tachi Ni no Tachi San no Tachi Yon no Tachi Go no Tachi The main class was focused on the Kotegaeshi techniques: Tai no Henko Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Morotedori Kokyuho Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Katatedori Kotegaeshi Gedan Katatedori Kotegaeshi Jodan Katatedori Kotegaeshi Gedan Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kotegaeshi Jodan Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kotegaeshi (reversed) Suwariwaza Ryotedori Kotegaeshi 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 the day with the kids' class: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho The adult class was small but intensive: Tai no Henko Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Morotedori Kokyuho Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Morotedori Kokyuho (twisted) Morotedori Kokyuho (up) Morotedori Kokyuho (down) Morotedori Kokyuho (wrist) Ryotedori Kokyuho Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai Katatedori Kotegaeshi Jodan Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kotegaeshi Gedan Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kotegaeshi Irimi Morotedori Kotegaeshi Tenkan Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (nage initiates) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (gyaku hanmi) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (ai hanmi) Ushiro Ryotedori Kotegaeshi Ushiro Eridori Kotegaeshi Kotegaeshi from free attack (2 attackers) 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, a...

 Today we began our practise outdoors and covered the following techniques: Jo Suburi. Tsuki no Bu: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Jo Suburi. Men Uchi no Bu: Shomen Uchi Komi Renzoku Uchi Komi Men Uchi Gedan Gaeshi Men Uchi Ushirozuki Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki 31 no Jo Kata 31 no Kumi Jo Movements 1 - 3 Movements 4 - 6 Movements 9 -11 The main class at Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre was focused on the Kotegaeshi technique: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Kihon Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ai Hanmi Ki no Nagare Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Gyaku Hanmi Ki no Nagare Tantodori Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Tantodori Tsuki Kotegaeshi 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 #ringsendai...

Today in Ringsend Dojo, we began with the kids class: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Shihonage Katatedori Kaitenage Zagi Kokyuho At the adult class, we welcomed another newcomer and concentrated on the Kotegaeshi technique: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Kotegaeshi Katatedori Kotegaeshi Gedan Katatedori Kotegaeshi Jodan 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 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 concentrated on Kotegaeshi techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Irimi Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kotegaeshi Kosadori Kotegaeshi Yokomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Tsuki Kotegaeshi Katetedori Kotegaeshi Katetedori Kotegaeshi Gedan Katetedori Kotegaeshi Jodan 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, we had one of the last outdoor sessions of the year. We covered Aiki-ken suburi and their applications in pair work: Suburi 1 Migi Awase Suburi 1 Hidari Hanmi Hidari Awase Suburi 2 Ni no Awase Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Go no Awase 1 Go no Awase 2 During the main class at Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre we focused on Kotegaeshi technique: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Kihon Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (Ai Hanmi) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (Gyaku Hanmi) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (Irimi) Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare (Tenkan) 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 #kokyuna...

Today in Ringsend Dojo, we continued to study Kotegaeshi and Iriminage techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kotegaeshi 1 Morotedori Kotegaeshi 2 Morotedori Iriminage Morotedori Kokyunage 1 Morotedori Kokyunage 2 Morotedori Kokyunage 3 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, we welcomed back last week’s newcomer—now officially part of our dojo. The session focused on techniques against Ryotedori. Taijutsu: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no HenkoKi no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori & Ryotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Ryotedori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: 🔹 Shiboru Undo (Migi & Hidari) 🔹 Suburi 1 🔹  Migi Awase 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, a few of our kids arrived in their keikogi for the very first time! We kicked things off by learning how to tie their belts correctly—an essential step on their Aikido journey. After a warm-up with stretching and core-strength exercises, we worked on front and back rolls from a standing position, building confidence and agility. The techniques we practised included: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho In the adult class, we welcomed a visitor who practised Aikido years ago but now trains in BJJ. It was great to share the mat with someone bringing different skills and perspectives—a reminder that Aikido is for all walks of life! Together, we explored: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Kihon Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare Ai Hanmi Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare Gyaku Hanmi Morotedori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s ...

Today, we held the second session of our Women in Sports Week series at Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre—another inspiring day on the mats! We were delighted to welcome more bold and curious women eager to experience the graceful power of Aikido. With our usual space unavailable, we practised in a smaller room—demonstrating that Aikido can be practised anywhere with the right spirit. 🔹 We began with core movements: ◾ Hanmi Migi & Hidari ◾ Irimi ◾ Tenkan ◾ Irimi-Tenkan From there, we explored a variety of Aikido techniques, blending fluid motion with connection and balance: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Irimi 🔹 Katatedori Kokyuho 🔹 Katatedori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Tsuki Kotegaeshi 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho ✨ All  new participants received thoughtful gifts from Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership —a warm thank you for supporting this empowering initiative! 💪 One more opportunity remains! Join us this Saturday in Balbriggan for the final session of Women in Sports Week. Co...

🎉 Today, we held our first event in the Women in Sports Week series, welcoming brave and curious ladies eager to explore the art of Aikido. We began by grounding ourselves in the fundamentals: 🔹 Basic Stances and Movements:     ◾ Tai Sabaki     ◾ Hanmi Migi & Hidari     ◾ Irimi     ◾ Tenkan     ◾ Irimi-Tenkan From there, we moved into Aikido techniques: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Irimi 🔹 Katatedori Kokyuho 🔹 Katatedori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho ✨ To celebrate the spirit of the day, each female participant received special gifts from Dublin City Sport and Wellbeing Partnership —a heartfelt thank you for supporting this empowering initiative! 💪 Join us on the mat and be part of something special. 🔗 Find out more: www.aiki.ie #aikido #WomenInSportsWeek #AikidoDublin #RingsendAikido #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 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

Balbriggan Dojo was full of people and energy today. We focused on mastering the Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi technique. 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 Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi   Kihon  – basic (kihon) form of the throw by overtwisting the opponent's wrist.  Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi   Ki no Nagare  – the flowing form of the same throw. Zagi Kokyuho   Bukiwaza (Weapons Work): Jo Suburi – Tsuki no Bu : Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi (w...

Our young Aikido students had a fun and energetic session today! After warming up with core strength exercises, we practised  shikko (knee-walking) and played a tag game to apply the learned skills in the adventurous environment. Then we learned forward and backward  ukemi (falling practice) and moved into some key techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Then kids learned to punch using the instructors' bodies as makiwara ! With the instructors bravely serving as practice pads, the kids got to refine their tsuki (punching) technique safely and with lots of fun. We finished with: Tsuki Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho Fantastic work from all, with a perfect mix of hard work and fun! We had an exciting and high-energy adult class tonight, focusing on Ki no Nagare (flowing) techniques. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Ryokatadori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare W...

Today after the long break we welcomed Sean on the mats. To help ease him back into training, we had a relaxed session to brush off the rust and revisit fundamental techniques. It was great to have him back on the mats, and we made sure the practice supported a smooth reintroduction. Here’s what we covered during the session: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Shihonage Omote Katedori Kokyunage (from Shihonage entrance) Katatedori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho We kept things simple yet effective, reinforcing the importance of proper form and connection. Welcome back, Sean! Our classes at Balbriggan Dojo offer a great opportunity to dive deeper into Aikido’s techniques. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you’ll find something to challenge and inspire you. For more information, visit  www.aiki.ie . #aikido #todaypractice #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidofingal #aikidob...

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...

Today in Ringsend Dojo we welcomed two new dojo members. Therefore we focused on the basic techniques: Tai Sabaki: Hanmi Migi & Hidari Irimi  Tenkan Irimi Tenkan Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Kotegaeshi 1 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 2 Zagi Kokyuho #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety  www.aiki.ie