Takemusu Aikido Society

 In Ringsend Dojo we did a bukiwaza class: Suburi Ken Suburi 1 Ken Suburi 2 Ken Suburi 3 Ken Suburi 4 Ken Suburi 5 Ken Suburi6 Ken Suburi 7 Zengogiri Shihogiri Ken no Awase: Migi Awase Hidari Awase Go no Awase #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidofingal #iwamaaikido

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.

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 were only two with E. We focused on the slow execution of basic techniques in order to better understand body mechanics.  Tai-Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Ikkyo Ura Katatedori Shihonage Omote Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Shiboru Undo #ourbalbriggan #aikido #aikidoireland #aikidodublin #aikidofingal # aikidobalbriggan #balbriggan

Today we came to the dojo and were surprised to see a new lock on the door. Not being able to enter the hall we decided to do outdoor practice on the beach. However the high tide did not permit us to practise at our regular spot, so we had no option except the ground near the harbour where the old nightclub was located. We covered the following techniques: Ken no Kamae Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengogiri Suburi 1 Zengogiri Suburi 2 Zengogiri Suburi 3 Zengogiri Suburi 4 Zengogiri Suburi 5 Zengogiri Suburi 6 Zengogiri Suburi 7 Migi Awase Hidari Awase

Today in the Balbriggan dojo we welcomed a guest from Australia, a former uchideshi of Nemoto sensei, Trevor Jones. Today we focused on the iriminage techniques and at the end of practice, Trevor also taught us a few techniques.    Tai-Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Iriminage Katatedori Iriminage Jodan Katatedori Iriminage Gedan Shomen Uchi Iriminage Ryotedori Tenchinage Trevor's teaching: Shomen Uchi Kokyunage (similar to the entrance to kaitenage with irimiage-like finishing) Shomen Uchi Kaitenage Soto Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Ken no Kamae Shiboru Undo Tanren-Shiboru Picture taken 29 September 2018 in Tsukuba Shurenkai. Trevor is second from the right in the front row (with a logo on the chest) #aikido #aikidobalbriggan #aikidofingal #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #nagewaza

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 

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

 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 Ringsend Dojo we learn techniques for the 6th kyu exam. Tai-Jutsu:  Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katadori Ikkyo Ura Katadori Nikyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Suburi 1. Migi & Hidari hanmi Migi Awase Next two weeks we will practise in the next-door cabin due to preparation for the Halloween festival. #aikido #aikidodublin #takemusuaikidofingal #todaypractice #iwamaaikido #RICC 

 Today in the Ringsend Dojo we focused on Tachidori techniques from the Gyaku Hanmi position. Suburi 1-7 Tachidori: Kokyuho Kokyunage Shirahadori Kotegaeshi Iriminage

Today in the Balbriggan dojo we focused on the Kotegaeshi techniques: Ukemi Mae & Ushiro Shikko Mae & Ushiro Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotdori Kokyuho Katatedori Kotegaeshi (Jodan) Shomen Uchi Kotegaechi Ki no Nagare Tachidori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho #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 in the Balbriggan dojo we covered the techniques as follows: Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote & Ura Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Shiboru Undo #aikido #aikidoireland #aikidodublin #aikidobalbriggan #takemusuaikidofingal #todaypractice

Today was a formal Good-Bye training for Francesco, our assistant instructor. In fact, he is still with us for a few weeks, but today was the best day for a party. We covered the techniques as follows: Tai Jutsu Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyunage Katatedori Kotegaeshi Kosadori Kotegaeshi 1 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 2 Bukiwaza Shiboru Undo Shiboru Undo Tanren After the training, we drank a couple pints in one pub, but it was no food there. So we relocated to another one where we could order some food. At the very end, we went to the beach where Francesco enjoyed the Sayonara Nikyo.  #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #nikyo #sayonaranikyo #todaypractice #takemusuaikidofingal

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

Finally, we gathered again in Ringsend park to practise bukiwaza.  This time we focused on the exercises I learned in Iwama: Shiho-Nana Tobungiri and 9 Ken Awase from Inagaki sensei's curriculum.