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 we resumed our outdoor practice in Ringsend Park before the regular class at Ringsend Dojo. We covered the following techniques: 🔹  Tsuki no Bu      • Chikuzuki      • Kaeshizuki      • Ushirozuki      • Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi      • Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi 🔹  Menuchi no Bu      • Shomen Uchikomi      • Renzoku Uchikomi      • Menuchi Gedan Gaeshi      • Menuchi Ushirozuki      • Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki 🔹  Kumijo Ichi      • Movement 1       • Movement 1-2      • Movement 1-3      • Movement 1-4 At the main class at Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre, we continued studying techniques against Ryotedori attack: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Ryotedori Yonkyo 🔹 Ryotedori Koshinage (hips under from Yonkyo grab) 🔹 ...

 Today in Babriggan Dojo we continue studying Kumi Jo. Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Kumijo 2 Kumijo 3 💫  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 Balbriggan Dojo we studied the first Kumijo: Kumijo 1: Uchi Jo Kata Uke Jo Kata Movement 1-2 stop-go Movement 1-4 stop-go Movement 1 awase Movement 1-4 awase 💫  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

The cold weather may have kept many away, but for those who ventured to the dojo tonight, the chill only served to fuel our determination.  To keep warm and energised, we ramped up the intensity of our training. The focus of the evening was Kumi Jo , and we worked through 10 sequences , each carefully practised to refine technique and rhythm. The dynamic nature of the practice not only kept us warm but also deepened our understanding of jo work within Aikido. Even on the frostiest evenings, the dojo proves to be a space where movement, discipline, and community melt away the chill. A reminder that true practice thrives in dedication, no matter the season. Looking forward to seeing more of you on the mats next time! 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 #aikidopractice #kumijo #ring...

Two weeks ago, on 7th-8th September 2024, Takemusu Aikido Society had the honour of hosting a special Aikido Seminar led by Jöran Fagerlund Sensei, 6th dan Aikido Aikikai. With over forty years of experience, Jöran Sensei’s expertise is well-regarded across the international Aikido community. He has trained under some of the most respected figures, including Ulf Evenås Shihan and the legendary Morihiro Saito Shihan. The seminar attracted Aikidoka from England, Sweden, and various parts of Ireland, including Dublin and Limerick. Despite a modest number of participants, each attendee received highly personalised instructions, ensuring a deep and enriching experience, which made this seminar truly special. The seminar began with an Aiki-ken session, where we worked on Suburi and Ken no Awase, guided by Jöran Sensei’s detailed instructions. His focus on the finer points of technique helped clarify fundamental movements, adding new layers of understanding for all attendees. We then transiti...

 Today we practised jo in Marlay Park. Kumijo 1 Kumijo 2 Kumijo 3 Kumijo 4 Kumijo 5 Kumijo 6 Kumijo 7 (two variations) Kumijo 8 Kumijo 9 Kumijo 10 #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza  #outdoorpractice www.aiki.ie

Today we resumed our outdoor practices in Marlay Park. Kumijo 1 Kumijo 2 Kumijo 3 Kumijo 4 Kumijo 5 Kumijo 6 Kumijo 7 (two variations) #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza  #outdoorpractice www.aiki.ie

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 we could not get into the dojo due to problems with the lock. As a result we had an unscheduled outdoor practice with jo.  Jo Suburi. Tsuki no Bu: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Kumijo 1. Step by step  Kumijo 1. Movement 1 awase Kumijo 1. Movements 1 and 2 awase Besides, we explored how the length of a weapon determines the distance between partners.  #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza  #outdoorpractice www.aiki.ie

It was a warm sunny day so we decided to spend the Saturday afternoon in Ringsend Park practising jo. Jo Suburi. Tsuki no Bu: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Kumijo 1. Step by step and awase. Kumijo 2. Step by step and awase. Kumijo 3 - 5 demonstration #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza  #outdoorpractice www.aiki.ie

Today our usual room was taken for another event, so we moved to the boxing gym. We used this opportunity to practise weapons. Jo Suburi Tsuki no Bu: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaesh Men Uchi no Bu Shomen Uchi Komi Renzoku Uchi Komi Men Uchi Gedan Gaeshi Men Uchi Ushirozuki Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki Kumijo 1 Movements 1 and 2  Movement 3 #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwama #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikido #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza www.aiki.ie

RICC was closed yesterday due to Easter Monday, so we practised today in the boxing gym. We did bukiwaza today: Jo Suburi. Tsuki no Bu: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Kumijo 1. Step-by-step and Awase. Kumijo 2. Step-by-step and Awase. #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwama #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikido #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza www.aiki.ie

 Today in Balbriggan dojo we began learning the Iriminage technique. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ai-Hanmi (3 variations) Shomen Uchi Iriminage Gyaku Hanmi (3 variations) Zagi Kokyuho After the main class, we continued practising outdoors with Jo: Jo Suburi. Tsuki no Bu Chikuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gegan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Kumijo 1 #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidofingal #iwamaaikido #aikidobalbrigan #outdoor www.aiki.ie

The Takemusu Aikido Seminar we organised last weekend was a great success. People from all parts of Ireland, France, and UK came to see Ulf Evenas shihan, a student of Morihiro Saito sensei. Ulf sensei had a brilliant, very didactic approach to this seminar. He tried to explain the essence of Takemusu Aikido to non-Iwama practitioners. He explained the connections between ken and tai-jutsu, demonstrated the principles of jo, and disclosed how rigid kihon practice can be transformed into fluid ki-no-nagare forms. People from various Aikido styles tried to do their best to understand and accept Ulf sensei's teachings. It wasn't easy, but they enjoyed the seminar after all.

Yesterday we continued to study kumi-jo in Ringsend park. We covered the following techniques: Kumi-jo 1. Step-by-step and awase; Kumi-jo 2. Step-by-step and awase; Kumi-jo 3. Step-by-step and awase; Kumi-jo 4. Step-by-step and awase; Kumi-jo 5. Step-by-step and awase; Kumi-jo from 1 to 5 in awase manner

 Today weather permitted us to practise outdoor in the Ringsend park. We continued to learn kumijo: Kumijo 5: step-by-step and awase Kumijo 1: awase  

 Today was the first day of the month, so we did only bukiwaza in the Ringsend dojo. Starting from this month we will practise jo in Ringsend and all outdoor classes. We covered the following techniques today: Kumijo 1: step-by-step and awase. Ki awase, demonstration only; Kumijo 2: step-by-step and awase. Ki awase, demonstration only; Kumijo 3: step-by-step and awase. Ki awase, demonstration only; Kumijo 4: step-by-step and awase. Ki awase.

 Today we did bukiwaza: Aiki-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 Kumijo: Kumijo 1