Takemusu Aikido Society

Today in the Ringsend dojo we had to move from the boxing gym to the next-door cabin. The place was lovely but lacked mats, so we had to be a little more careful with ukemi. The beginner who joined our outdoor class continued the practice in RICC, so as usual in such cases we focused on the very basics. Tai-Sabaki: Migi Hanmi Hidari Hanmi Irimi Tenkan Irimi-Tenkan Kaiten Tai-Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Irimi Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Kotegaeshi #aikido #aikidodublin #takemusuaikidofingal #todaypractice #iwamaaikido #RICC 

Today we covered the techniques as follows: Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Suwariwaza Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Ura Shikko Mae and Ushiro Suwariwaza Shomenuchi Kokyunage Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Shiboru Undo Shiboru Undo Tanren #aikido #aikidobalbriggan #aikidofingal #aikidodublin #aikidobalbriggan #aiki #takemusuaikidofingal #todaypractice #iwamaaikido

Today a newcomer visited us in the Ringsend dojo. As usually in such cases we focused on the very basics: Tai Sabaki: Migi Hanmi Hidari Hanmi Irimi Tenkan Irimi-Tenkan Kaiten Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho #aikido #aikidodublin #takemusuaikidofingal #todaypractice #iwamaaikido

We have two pieces of news today: The bad news is that F. had the last practice in the Balbriggan dojo. The good news is that last week newcomers returned and joined our team.  Today we covered the techniques as follows: Tai sabaki Migi Hanmi Hidari Hani Irimi Tenkan Irimi Tenkan Tsuki Irimi Tai Jutsu Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Then we had a special part devoted to F. We gave him an opportunity to teach us one of his favourite techniques. He chose Katatedori Kokyunage Henka Osae Waza (Elbow control from outside) Then F. performed Randori when two persons randomly attacked him one by one. After that, everyone used F. as uke for attack from katatedori, morotedori, yokomen uchi (kosadori for beginners). The final accord was niningake (simultaneous two-person attack) morotedori. F. managed to escape this attack too. We finished the practice with traditional Zagi Kokyuho.   After the practice we enjoyed a barbecue and lovely Iris

Today in the Balbriggan Dojo three newcomers came for the trial Aikido lesson. So we spent a lot of time on the basic movements and exercises. Tai sabaki: Migi Hanmi Hidari Hanmi Irimi Tenkan Irimi-Tenkan Ushiro Ukemi Tai Jutsu Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Tai no Henko Irimi Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Kotegaeshi Kosadori Iriminage Zagi Kokyuho #aikido #aikidoireland #aikidobalbriggan #aikidodublin #martialartsireland #takemusuaikidofingal

It was the first practice in the Balbriggan Dojo after Raman returned from Japan. A newcomer joined our dojo, so we did a lot of basic exercises: Tai Jutsu Tai Sabaki Migi Hanmi Hidari Hanmi Irimi Tenkan Irimi-Tenkan Uchi Kata  Ukemi kata Mae Ukemi Soto Ukemi Ushiro Ukemi Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza Shuboru Undo Migi and Hidari Tanren Shuboru Undo From now on we will do Shiboru Undo exercises every time as they do not require high ceilings. 

Today I began to practise alone and did a few solo exercises: Hanmi Uchi kata: Shomen Uchi Yokomen Uchi Tsuki Shikodachi Tsuki Happo-Ukemi Ken Suburi 1 Then two newcomers came to our dojo and we covered the very basics of Aikido: Tai Sabaki: Migi Hanmi Hidari Hanmi Irimi Tenkan Irimi Tenkan Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Irimi Variation Katatedori Kokyuho

Now we reached gender equality among students in the Ringsend dojo. We focused on the basic techniques today: Tai-Sabaki Migi Hanmi Hidari Hanmi Irimi Tenkan Irimi-Tenkan Tai-Jutsu Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Tai no Henko Irimi Variation Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho Buki-Waza Ken Suburi 1 - 3 We have also clarified a few etiquette points: how to bow correctly and how to sit if you are uncomfortable in seiza.

Today we could not access our regular place in Ringsend Community Centre as the key was locked in the office. So we practised in another room without mats. Such practice helps to better understand safe ukemi and forges the spirit of the practitioners. The old dojo of Aikido Founder in Iwama had no mats, so we could feel the old-fashioned practice on our bodies today. No one complained, even the beginner who came to practise with us today. The ceiling in the substitution room was too low, so we were limited to tai-jutsu (empty-handed) techniques: Hanmi: Migi Hanmi Hidari Hanmi Tai Sabaki: Irimi Tenkan Irimi-Tenkan Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Tai no Henko (Irimi variation) Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Kotegaeshi Katatedori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho

 Today we covered the techniques as follows: Tai-sabaki: Migi Hanmi Hidari Hanmi Irimi Tenkan Irimi Tenkan Funekogi Undo Tai-Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Ikkyo Ura Katatedori Nikyo Ura Zagi Kokyuho Buki Waza: Suburi 1

The techniques covered: Tai-Sabaki Irimi Tenkan Irimi-Tenkan Funekogi Undo Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyunage Katatedori Nikyo Ura Katatedori Kaitenage Zagi Kokyuho

 Today we covered the techniques as follows: Tai sabaki Tai-Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Kotegaeshi Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Shihonage Omote Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: Ken no Kamae Suburi 1 Suburi 2

Today we continued to learn basic Aikido techniques: Tai Sabaki: Migi Hanmi (right-sided stance) Hidari Hanmi (left-sided stance) Irimi Tenkan Irimi-Tenkan Ikkyo-Undo Zengo Ikkyo-Undo Shiho Ukemi (break falls): Mae Ukemi (forward) Ushiro Ukemi (backwards) Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Ikkyo Omote Katatedori Ikkyo Ura Katatedori Nikkyo Omote Katatedori Nikkyo Ura Zagi Kokyuho

The last week visitors joined our group in Balbriggan. Today we refreshed basic techniques from the last weekend and learned a few new: Tai Sabaki Migi Hanmi Hidari Hanmi Irimi Tenkan Irimi Tenkan Ikkyo-Undo Zengo (two directions) Ikkyo-Ungo Shiho  (four directions) Mae Ukemi Ushiro Ukemi Tai Jutsu Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho

 Another newcomer visited us today. Again the very basics: Tai Sabaki Migi Hanmi Hidari Hanmi Irimi Tenkan Irimi-Tenkan Taijutsu Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Irimi variation Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Kotegaeshi Bukiwaza Ken no Kamae Suburi 1

Today beginners tried to feel the spirit of Aikido. Very basic techniques were covered: Hanmi: Migi Hanmi Hidari Hanmi Tai-Sabaki Irimi Tenkan Irimi-Tenkan Ukemi Mae Ukemi Soto Ukemi Ushiro Ukemi Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Tai no Henko Irimi variation Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho 

Today we welcomed a newcomer. Hopefully, he enjoyed the practice and will come back next week.  The techniques covered: Tai sabaki: Irimi Tenkan Irimi-Tenkan Tai no henko Tai no henko ki no nagare Morotedori Kokyunage Ushiro ukemi, basics Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuhou

 This day I practised with my 8 years old son. Techniques covered: Basic stance: left and right Basic movements (ashi-sabaki): Irimi Tenkan Irimi-tenkan Shikko (knee walking) Ukemi (breakfalls) Mae-ikemi Ushiro-ukemi Soto-ukemi Tobi-ukemi Tai-no Henko Kotegaeshi grip Zagi Kokyuho  

Today we welcomed a newcomer. Hopefully, he enjoyed the practice and will come back next week.  The techniques covered: Hanmi (basic stance): hidari hanmi (left-side stance) migi hanmi (right-side stance) ashi o fumikae (change from left to right and back). Tai sabaki: Irimi Tenkan Irimi-Tenkan Tai no henko Tai no henko ki no nagare Morotedori Kokyunage Ushiro ukemi, basics Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Ikkyo Ura Zagi Kokyuhou

Today we were four. Two persons have never touched a wooden sword before. So we did very basic exercises today.  Techniques covered: Ken-no-kamae (basic stance) Ashi o fumikae  Suburi: Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Zengogiri: Suburi 1 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 Shihogiri: Suburi 1 Tai sabaki (basic movements): Irimi Tenkan Irimi-Tenkan (kaiten)