Takemusu Aikido Society

Thanks to the Irish Martial Arts Commission, we received a few mats for practice! While we still need more for a truly comfortable setup, we made the most of it today and included some Tai Jutsu alongside Bukiwaza. We also welcomed a newcomer eager to get a first taste of Aikido! Tai Jutsu: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Irimi 🔹 Katatedori Kokyuho 🔹 Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: 🔹 Ken no Kamae 🔹 Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari 🔹 Suburi 1–3 🔹 Zengogiri 🔹 Shihogiri 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 #bukiw...

Today, we wrapped up our Women in Sports Week with an inspiring session at Balbriggan Dojo. We had the pleasure of welcoming determined and open-minded women who joined us to explore the foundations of Aiki-ken. The class focused on essential sword work, building precision and flow through these movements: Ken no Kamae Migi & Hidari Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengogiri Shihogiri Migi & Hidari. Each new participant received a special gift, thanks to the generous support of Fingal County Sports Office . We’re also grateful to Pappagallino’s Ice Cream Café for helping us spread the word! 💪 While Women in Sports Week may be over, the spirit continues—our mats are always open for those curious to explore the art of Aikido. 🔗 Learn more: www.aiki.ie #aikido #WomenInSportsWeek #WomenInSportIre #AccelerateAction #AikidoDublin #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #AikidoForEveryone #ActiveCity #SportIreland #Finga...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we continued studying the basics of Aiki-ken: Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengogiri 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

Today, a new chapter for the Fingal branch of Takemusu Aikido Society began as we held our first class at Balbriggan Clubs Community Centre. After 3 years at our previous location, this spacious hall with high ceilings opens new possibilities—especially for bukiwaza, where we can now explore weapon work without space limitations. We kicked things off with an Aiki-ken session, focusing on the fundamentals to refine posture and basic movement: Ken no Kamae Migi & Hidari Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Shiboru Undo Irimi Migi & Hidari Shiboru Undo Tanren Suburi 1 Suburi 2  Suburi 3 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 #aikidobalbri...

 Today in Ringsend Dojo we did the first ten movements from Jo Suburi set: 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 #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza

Today at Ringsend Dojo, the chill in the air couldn't dampen our spirit and focus. We kept warm by diving straight into dynamic Jo practice. We began by revisiting last week's lessons: 6 no Jo Kata 6 no Jo Kata Awase Building on this foundation, we moved on to Jo Suburi, refining movements in two blocks: Katate no Bu (One-Handed Techniques): Katate Gedan Gaeshi Katate Toma Uchi Katate Hachinoji Gaeshi Hasso no Bu (Figure-Eight Techniques): Hasso Gaeshi Uchi Hasso Gaeshi Tsuki Hasso Gaeshi Ushirozuki Hasso Gaeshi Ushiro Uchi Hasso Gaeshi Ushiro Barai As the class progressed, we were introduced to a new sequence that brought an exciting challenge to our practice: 13 no Jo Kata The rhythmic flow of these movements and the focus required kept us engaged and invigorated, proving that Aikido training is the best way to shake off the cold! Join Us Explore the art of Aikido at Takemusu Aikido Society, where every session offers a blend of basics and dynamic practice. For more details, ...

Today in Ringsend Dojo we did Jo Suburi and Jo Kata: 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 Roku no Jo Kata Roku no Jo Awase #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza

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...

Today we did 20 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 #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza

Raman Sensei is back, and we’ve fully embraced the practice with renewed energy! Tonight, we focused on the basics of Aiki-Ken, working through the following techniques: Shiboru Undo Suburi 1-7 Ken Awase 1-4 (from Inagaki Sensei’s set) A fantastic session to sharpen our sword skills and reinforce the fundamentals! #Aikido #AikiKen #Suburi #KenAwase #TakemusuAikido #RingsendDojo #AikidoTraining #InagakiSensei #DublinAikido #MartialArts

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’s class at Ringsend Dojo was dedicated to Aiki-ken practice, an essential part of Aikido that teaches precision, timing, and control through sword movements. Focusing on the fundamentals, we worked through a series of exercises that helped develop fluidity and coordination. We began the session with Suburi exercises, which are the basics of sword movements. These repetitive drills help refine our cutting techniques and body alignment: Suburi 1–7 : We worked through these seven fundamental cutting forms, ensuring precise posture and movement in each. After that, we moved into Awase , practising partner-based movements to build harmony and connection: Migi Awase : Right-side cut. Hidari Awase : Left-side cut. Go no Awase : Partner practice based on the fifth suburi. Shichi no Awase : Partner practice based on the seventh suburi. To close out the session, we practised Shihogiri and Happogiri , which are advanced cutting drills that test our ability to move fluidly in multiple dire...

Today was a special day at Ringsend Dojo, as we not only held our first Wednesday class but also welcomed a new member to our Aikido family! It's always exciting to see new faces join the dojo, and we look forward to seeing them grow in their practice. Today we focused on the basics of Aiki-ken, which is the foundation of all Aikido. Our session centered around the basics of Aiki-ken, the foundation of all Aikido. Aiki-ken helps build precision, balance, and control, all of which are key elements of the art. Here’s what we worked on: Ken no Kamae Migi & Hidari: Basic Aiki-Ken stance in both right and left positions. Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari: Squeezing exercise, the movement included in every swing of Aiki-Ken. Shiboru Undo Irimi Migi & Hidari:  Combining the squeezing motion with forward stepping. Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengogiri:  Cutting forward and backward. Shihogiri Migi & Hidari:  Cutting in four ...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we focused on Kokyuho techniques: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare short & long Morotedori Kokyuho Kihon Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho (twisting grip) Morotedori Kokyuho (help up) Morotedori Kokyuho (held down) Morotedori Kokyuho (wrist grip) Zagi Kokyuho Kihon Zagi Kokyuho (grip from below) After the main class, we practised jo outdoors: 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 Our new banner in front of the dojo #aikido #todaypractice #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidofingal #aikidobalbriggan #balbriggan #takemusuaikidosociety #outdoorpractice www.aiki.ie

Today we met in Ringsend Park and practised aiki-ken before the main class in Ringsend and Irishtown community centre.  Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Suburi 1 Migi & Hidari Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 During the main class was we focused on Ken Awase exercises: Shiboru Undo Migi & Hidari Suburi 1 Migi & Hidari Suburi 5 Suburi 7 Ashi wo Fumikae with Suburi 5 Shikodachi Suburi 1 and 5 Migi Awase Hidari Awase Go no Awase Shichi no Awase #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza  #outdoorpractice www.aiki.ie

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we began to study Koshinage and Kokyunage techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwari Waza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Koshinage Sankyo Katatedori Koshinage  Katatedori Kokyunage Juwaza multiple attackers Zagi Kokyuho   After the main practice we did bukiwaza on the pitch near Martello tower: 20 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 #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #b...

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

We began the year in Rathgar from the basics of Aiki-ken: Shiboru Undo Shiboru Undo Tanren Suburi 1 Suburi 2  Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Migi Awase Hidari Awase Go no Awase www.aiki.ie #aikido #bukiwaza # awase #aiki-jo #aikidodublin #aikidoireland

Today in Rathgar dojo we began to study Aiki-Jo starting from Tsuki no Bu Suburi movements: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Then we learned the meaning of these movements by practising a few Awase exercises in pairs: Chokuzuki off-line counterattack Chokuzuki on-line parrying followed by a counterattack Kaeshizuki off-line counterattack Tsuki parrying by circular hand movement Tsuki parrying by circular hand movement followed by a counterattack Gedan Gaeshi escape and counterattack Jodan Gaeshi parrying followed by Tsuki counterattack Jodan Gaeshi parrying followed by Yokomen uchi counterattack www.aiki.ie #aikido #bukiwaza # awase #aiki-jo #aikidodublin #aikidoireland

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