Takemusu Aikido Society

Today we practised aiki-ken in Ringsend Park before our regular class: Shiboru Undo Suburi 1 - 7 Zengogiri Shihogiri Migi & Hidari The regular class was an important milestone for E., who successfully tackled his very first test.  Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Katadori Ikkyo Katadori Nikyo Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! We welcome everyone—beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Come train with us and grow through the art of Aikido. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  to learn more about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #takemusuaikido #aikiken #aikijo #bukiwaza #koshinage #aikidoringsend #aikidotraining #dublinmartialarts #takemusuaikidosociety

 Today in Ringsend Dojo we had a special moment as  A successfully passed the 6th Kyu test  – congratulations! 🎉 Aside from the test, we worked on the following techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Shihonage Omote & Ura Katatedori Nikyo Omote & Ura Zagi Kokyuho ✨  Join Us! Whether you’re taking your first steps or refining your skills, there’s a place for you on the mat. 🔗  Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikiken

We started the day with outdoor weapons training in Ringsend Park, taking advantage of the good weather. Today, we focused on the first two kumitachi: 🔹 Ichi no Tachi 🔹 Ni no Tachi Later, in the dojo, we had a special moment as V successfully passed the 6th Kyu test – congratulations! 🎉 Aside from the test, we worked on the following techniques: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (Jutai & Ryutai) 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Katatedori Shihonage Omote 🔹 Katadori Nikyo Ura 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho ✨ Whether you’re taking your first steps or refining your skills, there’s a place for you on the mat. 🔗 Join us – www.aiki.ie #aikido #aikidodublin #ringsendaikido #aikidoireland #takemusuaikidosociety #iwamaaikido #takemusuaikido #martialarts #aikiken

Today in Balbriggan Dojo Alex has successfully passed his 5th kyu test. Apart from the grading on exploring variations of Katatedori Nikyo techniques, honing both fundamentals and advanced movements: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Nikyo Kihon Katatedori Nikyo Henka 1 (elbow up, control from inside) Katatedori Nikyo Henka 1 (elbow up, control from outside) Zagi Kokyuho We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages to join us at Balbriggan Dojo. 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 #osaewaza #bukiwaza #nikyo

Balbriggan Dojo was full of energy today. 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 The highlight of the day was Michael’s 8th Kyu test , which he completed with determination! Following his test, we spent the rest of the class refining the techniques that posed the greatest challenge for him: Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Ura   Katatedori Shihonage Omote We concluded the session with the calming and focused practice of Zagi Kokyuho . We welcome new practitioners of all ages to join our cl...

Today in Ringsend dojo E. finally passed his 5th kyu test. It was not easy, but he managed. Apart from that we covered the following techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Nikkyo Katatedori Nikkyo Ura Katatedori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho. Before the main class, we did a short bukiwaza session in the park: Ken Suburi 1-3 Migi Awase (three levels of distance) #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza  #outdoorpractice www.aiki.ie

Today A. successfully passed her 6 kyu test in Ringsend Dojo. Apart from the test, we covered the following techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotdori Kokyuho Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura Katatedori Shihonage Omote & Ura Jodori Zagi Kokyuho #aikido #todaypractice #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza   www.aiki.ie

Today was a big day for two of our members who were graded for the 6th kyu.  Apart from the test, we did the following techniques: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Katatedoi Shihonage Katadori Ikkyo Omote Kihon Katatedori Nikyo Omote Kihon Katadori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare Kosadori Kotegaeshi (2 variations) Kosadori Iriminage (2 variations) Kosadori Juwaza against multiple attackers Zagi Kokyuho & Yonkyo  #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidofingal #iwamaaikido #aikidobalbrigan www.aiki.ie

Today in Balbriggan dojo our youngest members successfully passed their 10 and 9 kyu tests. Well done, congratulations! Apart from that we covered the techniques as follows: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Iriminage   Zagi Kokyuho & Yonkyo  #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidofingal #iwamaaikido #aikidobalbrigan www.aiki.ie

Today E. successfully passed his 6th kyu test. He is a very diligent student and performed very well. Congratulations! Apart from the test, we covered the following techniques today: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katadori Nikyo Ura Katatedori Nikyo Ura Katatedori Sankyo Ura Zagi Kokyuho #aikido #aikidobalbriggan #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #takemusuaikido #takemusuaikidofingal #aikidopractice #japanesemartialarts #balbriggan #mybalbriggan

Today was a great day for S. After a year of Aikido practice she finally passed her first-ever kyu test. Congratulations with 6th kyu! Apart from the test, we covered the following techniques today: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Kotegaeshi 1 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 2 Katatedori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho #aikido #aikidodublin #aikidofingal #iwamaaikido