Takemusu Aikido Society

🎉 The first Aikido practice of 2025! 🎉 We returned to the mats with renewed energy, starting the year by sharpening our skills in both Tai Jutsu and Bukiwaza. Today's training covered: Tai Jutsu: 🔸 Tai no Henko 🔸 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔸 Katatedori Kokyuho 🔸 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔸 Morotedori Kokyunage 🔸 Ryotedori Kokyuho 🔸 Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: 🔸 Ken no Kamae 🔸 Shiboru Undo 🔸 Shiboru Undo Irimi 🔸 Shiboru Undo Tanren It’s a great start to what promises to be an exciting year of growth and practice! #aikido #todaypractice #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidofingal #aikidobalbriggan #balbriggan #takemusuaikidosociety #osaewaza

This Wednesday at Ringsend Dojo, we welcomed one of our newcomers from Monday’s session to continue their Aikido journey. Our focus for the evening was on Aiki-ken , the core of Aikido practice, helping develop strong body movements, timing, and blending with an opponent’s energy. Techniques Covered: Shiboru Undo : Practicing the correct gripping and cutting motion. Shiboru Undo Irimi : Adding the entering movement to the basic cutting practice. Suburi 1-7 : A set of fundamental solo sword movements to refine technique and balance. Zengogiri : A continuous forward and backward cutting exercise. Migi Awase : Partner practice to align movements and understand the flow of techniques. It was a productive session, with everyone sharpening their Aiki-ken skills and reinforcing the principles of movement that translate to Aikido’s empty-handed techniques. Join Us We welcome practitioners of all levels to our classes at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether you’re interested in Aikido’s weapons tra...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we welcomed a newcomer who came for a trial Aikido session: Tai Sabaki: Irimi  Tenkan Irimi-Tenkan Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Irimi Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Ken no Kamae Shiboru Undo #aikido #todaypractice #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidofingal #aikidobalbriggan #balbriggan #takemusuaikidosociety #outdoorpractice #bukiwaza #aikien 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

Today we had a newcomer in Ringsend Dojo, so we did some basic techniques: Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Ikkyo Ura Kosadori Nikyo Ura Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Ken no Kamae Migi & Hidari Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari  #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidoringsend #iwamaaikido #takemusuaikidosociety #iwamaaikido #bukiwaza  www.aiki.ie

Today we learned the techniques as follows: Ukemi Mae & Ushiro Shikko Mae & Ushiro Shikko-Kaiten Mae Tai-Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kokyunage Morotedori Kokyunage Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyunage Katatedori Koshinage Zagi Kokyuho Buki Waza: Shiboru-Undo Shiboru-Undo Tanren #aikido #aikidobalbriggan #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #takemusuaikido #takemusuaikidofingal #aikidopractice #japanesemartialarts #balbriggan #mybalbriggan

 Today after a five-weeks break we finally returned to the regular hall. So we could enjoy soft mats and high ceilings allowing us to do proper ukemi and practise bukiwaza.   Today's techniques: Tai-Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Kokyunage (variation ending like Iriminage) Katatedori Kokyunage (Sumiotoshi) Katatedori Kaitenage Uchi Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Shiboru-Undo Migi Hanmi, Hidari Hanmi Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3  #aikido #aikidodublin #martialarts #japanesemartialarts #budo #bokken #aiki #aikidoireland #takemusuaikido #ourpractice #takemusuaikidofingal

Today in the Balbriggan dojo we focused on the ikkyo and gokyo techniques: Taijutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Yokomen Uchi Kuzushi (soto) Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Ura Tantodori Yokomen Uchi Gokyo Ura Tsuki Ikkyo Ura Tantodori Tsuki Gokyo Ura Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Shiboru Undo 

 Today in the Balbriggan dojo we focused on the Ikkyo control. Mae Ukemi Ushiro Ukemi Mae Shikko Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Katatedori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Katadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Shiboru Undo Shiboru Undo Tanren #aikido #aikidobalbriggan #aikidofingal #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #osaewaza #bukiwaza #taijutsu

After the long break, we finally gathered to practise bukiwaza in the park. Today a beginner joined our session, so we began from the very basics. Shiboru Undo Suburi: Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengo Giri Migi Awase step-by-step awase Hidari Awase step-by-step awase Go no Awase step-by-step awase Shichi no awase step-by-step #aikido #aikidodublin #takemusuaikidofingal #todaypractice #iwamaaikido #bukiwaza #outdoorpractice

Today in the Balbriggan dojo we focused on the shihonage and ukemi techniques: Ukemikata: Mae Ukemi Ushiro Ukemi Tobi Ukemi Shikko: Mae Shikko Ushiro Shikko Mae Shikko Kaiten Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Shihonage Omote Katatedori Shihonage Ura Katatedori Kokyunage Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza Shiboru Undo Shiboru Undo Tanren   #aikido #aikidobalbriggan #aikidofingal #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #aikidoiwama #aiki #takemusuaikidofingal #todaypractice #iwamaaikido

Today in the Balbriggan dojo we welcomed a visitor with an Aikikai Hombu-style background. He tried to feel the essence of the Takemusu Aikido approach by practising basic techniques. He seemed to enjoy the positive vibes of hard but very open and sincere training. Hopefully, we will meet him on tatami again. The techniques covered: Tai-jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Kotegaeshi Katatedori Kotegaeshi Katatedori Kokyunage Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza Shiboru Undo Shiboru Undo Tanren #aikido #aikidobalbriggan #aikidofingal #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #aikidoiwama #aiki #takemusuaikidofingal #todaypractice #iwamaaikido

Today in the Balbriggan dojo we focused on the 6th kyu program. We covered the techniques as follows: Tai Sabaki Mae Ukemi Ushiro Ukemi Shikko Mae Shikko Ushiro Tai Jutsu Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katadori Ikkyo Omote Katadori Ikkyo Ura Ryotedori Tenchinage Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Ken no Kamae Shiboru Undo Shiboru Undo Tanren Uchi Shiboru Undo Zengogiri #aikido #aikidobalbriggan #aikidofingal #aikidodublin #aikidobalbriggan #aiki #takemusuaikidofingal #todaypractice #iwamaaikido

Today we tried to practice in Balbriggan with weapons, but the rain started as soon we began. As a result, we covered only very few techniques: Shiboru Undo Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7

Today in the Ringsend dojo we focused on the suwari waza and ryotedori techniques: Tai-Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwari Waza Ikkyo Omote Shikko Suwari Waza Ikkyo Ura* Suwari Waza Nikyo Omote* Suwari Waza Nikyo Ura* Ryotedori Tenchinage Omote Ryotedori Tenchinage Ura Ruotedori Shihonage Omote Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Hanmi Suburi 1 Migi & Hidari Hanmi Migi Awase

Today R. came to us after almost a year-long break. It was great practice with a great person. Hopefully, he will train with us more often because his skills and sizes will help to keep every member of our dojo in shape.  Tai-Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Ikkyo Omote Morotedory Nikyo Ura Morotedori Kotegaeshi Ue kara Shita Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza Shibori Undo Shibori Undo Tanren

 Today again we practised in Balbriggan. But today afternoon the water was high, so we were at the football pitch with a picturesque view on the sea. Techniques covered: Shibori Undo Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Shihogiri (Suburi 1) Migi Hanmi Shihogiri (Suburi 1) Hidari Hanmi Happogiri (Suburi 1) Migi Hanmi Happogiri (Suburi 1) Hidari Hanmi Shihogiri (Suburi 3) Shiho-Nana Tobungiri Migi Awase Hidari Awase Suburi 1

 After a long break, we continued to practise Aikido on the Balbriggan beach. We did sword exercises: Shibori Undo Shibori Undo with step Shibori Undo Tanren Uchi Shibori Undo Tanren Uchi walking Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengogiri Shihogiri

Today in the Ringsend dojo we focused on the nikyo techniques: Tai Jutsu Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Nikyo Ura Shomen Uchi Nikyo Ura Zagi Kokyuho Shikko  Bukiwaza Shiboru Undo Suburi 1 Shihogiri Happogiri