Takemusu Aikido Society

Today, we held our final Aikido practice at Beyond Jiu-Jitsu Academy on Hampton Street, closing a 3.5-year-long chapter in our dojo’s history. While we say goodbye to this space, our Aikido spirit remains strong as we move forward to a new location next week—stay tuned for updates! For our last class here, we focused on the review of Osae Waza techniques, honouring the space that hosted us for so long: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Katatedori Nikyo Omote & Ura Katatedori Sankyo Omote & Ura Katatedori Yonkyo Omote & Ura Zagi Kokyuho The two pictures below capture a special moment—one from our very first practice here and the other from today, our last. A dojo is not defined by its walls but by the people who bring it to life. Thank you to everyone who made this space a home for Aikido. The very first class in 2021 The last class in the BJJ gym in 2025 We look forward to welcoming you to our new dojo in Balbriggan n...

Today in Ringsend Dojo we continued to study Osae Waza (immobilisation techniques), exploring smooth transitions and precise applications: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Sankyo Ura Shomen Uchi Yonkyo Omote Shomen Uchi Yonkyo Ura We ended the studying basic Osae Waza techniques by linking them seamlessly, flowing through: Nikyo → Sankyo Omote → Sankyo Ura → Yonkyo Omote → Yonkyo Ura We closed the session by  Zagi Kokyuho Join Us! Takemusu Aikido Society welcomes practitioners of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to start your journey or refine your skills, there’s a place for you on the mat. For more details, visit  www.aiki.ie . #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we continued to study Osae waza techniques. This time we focused on Kosadori attacks: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Nikyo Ura Kosadori Sankyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho #aikido #todaypractice #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidofingal #aikidobalbriggan #balbriggan #takemusuaikidosociety #outdoorpractice #bukiwaza #aikien www.aiki.ie

At the beginning of our training, S. was awarded with the 6th kyu certificate. Then we covered osae waza techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Nikyo Ura Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote Shomen Uchi Yonkyo Ura Zagi Kokyuho #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidofingal #iwamaaikido