Takemusu Aikido Society

Today at Balbriggan Dojo, we concentrated on Aiki-Ken techniques: Suburi 1 - 7 Kumitachi 1 Kumitachi 2 💫  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

We started the day with outdoor weapons training in Ringsend Park, taking advantage of the good weather. Today, we focused on the first two kumitachi: 🔹 Ichi no Tachi 🔹 Ni no Tachi Later, in the dojo, we had a special moment as V successfully passed the 6th Kyu test – congratulations! 🎉 Aside from the test, we worked on the following techniques: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (Jutai & Ryutai) 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Katatedori Shihonage Omote 🔹 Katadori Nikyo Ura 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho ✨ Whether you’re taking your first steps or refining your skills, there’s a place for you on the mat. 🔗 Join us – www.aiki.ie #aikido #aikidodublin #ringsendaikido #aikidoireland #takemusuaikidosociety #iwamaaikido #takemusuaikido #martialarts #aikiken

Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we focused on the first Kumitachi. We split the sequence on separate movements and studied them one by one: Ichi no Tachi: Movement 1 (Stop-Go and Awase) Movement 1-2 (Stop-Go and Awase) Movement 1-3 (Stop-Go and 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 weather got slightly better so we could finally do outdoor practice. This time we met in Tymon North Park in Tallaght.  We covered the techniques as follows: Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Kumitachi 1 Kumitachi 2 with a focus on the seventh awase steps. #aikido #aikidodublin #takemusuaikidosociety #todaypractice #iwamaaikido #bukiwaza #outdoorpractice www.aiki.ie

Today we practised Aiki-ken in Ringsend park: Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Suburi 1 Suburi 2  Suburi 3 Kumitachi 3 Kumitachi 4 #aikido #aikidodublin #takemusuaikidosociety #todaypractice #iwamaaikido #bukiwaza #outdoorpractice www.aiki.ie

Today we met in Ringsend Park before the main class: Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Suburi 1. Migi & Hidari Suburi 5 Ichi no Tachi #aikido #aikidodublin #takemusuaikidosociety #todaypractice #iwamaaikido #bukiwaza #outdoorpractice 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.

Before the regular practice in RICC, we practised bukiwaza in the park. Luckily the rain did not start until we finished. Kumitachi 1 Kihon Kumitachi 1 Henka Nigeki 1 (wrist control) Kumitachi 1 Henka Nigeki 2 (neck cut) Kumitachi 1 Henka Nigeki 3 (elbow control)   #aikido #aikidodublin #takemusuaikidofingal #todaypractice #iwamaaikido #bukiwaza #outdoorpractice

Techniques covered: Tai Jutsu Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare with the pivot at the end Katatedori Shihonage Omote Katatedori Shihonage Ura Katatedori Iriminage Chudan (shihonage release) Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza Kumitachi 1, movement 1

Today in the Ringsend Dojo we practised only Buki Waza, as it was the first training in June. The techniques covered: Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6  Suburi 7 Zengo-Giri Shiho-Giri Migi Awase Hidari Awase Go no Awase Shichi no Awase Ki Musubi no Tachi

 Today we focused on Ki no Nagare techniques: Tai Jutsu Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kaitenage Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyunage Ki no Nagare Morotedori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza Kumitachi 1

On the 2nd of May we had our very first demonstrations at the 14th Annual May Day Parade in Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre. Unfortunately, we got extremely short notice, and have no time for the proper preparation. But thank you to the diligence of our members, demonstrations went as smooth as possible under these circumstances.

Today we covered the techniques as follows: Taijutsu Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyunage Mune Tsukami (Munedori Ki no Nagare) Ikkyo Omote & Ura Mune Tsukami Nikyo Omote & Ura Mune Tsukami Iriminage Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza Kumitachi 1

Techniques covered: Suburi: Ken suburi 1 Ken Suburi 2 Ken Suburi 2 Kumitachi 1 Kumitachi 2

Last week we had to cancel our class because of the heavy rain. This week weather was nice, and we had amazing training. Techniques covered: Suburi 1-7 Migi Awase Hidari Awase Go no Awase Shichi-no-Awase Kumitachi 1 Kumitachi 2 Kumitachi 3 A few last minutes were devoted to the explanation of 20 jo suburi.

Today we were only two, but we worked really well. The new place was awesome. Techniques covered: Suburi: Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Shichi-no-Awase Kumitachi 1 Kumitachi 2 Kumitachi 3 Kumitachi 4

Pubs are opening, people disappearing...  Ringsend park looks overcrowded. Probably have to look for a quieter place. Techniques covered: Suburi 1 Awase 5 Kumitachi 1 Kumitachi 2

Yesterday we had chance to practice in Dublin again. Unfortunately rain did not allow to cover all planed points in necessary volume... Ki-Musubi-no-Tachi Techniques covered: Ken-no-suburi (basic sword movements): Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Shichi-no-Awase  Ki-Musubi-no-Tachi (step-by-step and awase) Kumutachi 1 (step-by-step).

 It seems like today is a birthday of Low Tide Aikido Club. We were only two, but it worked well. Techniques covered: Ken-no-suburi (basic sword movements): Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Zengogiri (Suburi 1) Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Shihogiri (Suburi 1, 6, and 7) Happogiri (Suburi 1, 6, and 7) Migi Awase Hidari Awase Go-no-Awase Shichi-no-Awase  Ki-Musubi-no-Tachi Kumutachi 1