Takemusu Aikido Society

Today in Ringsend Dojo, we focused on the transition between techniques and Yonkyo. Tai no Henko Tai n Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kihon Morotedori Kokyuho (twist) Morotedori Kokyuho (up) Nikyo Ura - Sankyo Omote - Sankyo Ura - Yonkyo Omote - Yonkyo Ura - Kotegaeshi - Shihonage Yokomen Uchi Yonkyo Omote Yokomen Uchi Yonkyo Ura Yokomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare Zagi Kokyuho   ✨  Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill, strength, and community. 🔗  Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety #bukiwaza #aikijo

 Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we continued studying Osaewaza techniques: Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho  Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Suwari Waza Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote & Ura Shomen Uchi Yonkyo Omote & Ura Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: 13 no Jo Kata 13 no Jo Awase 💫  New to Aikido? We welcome practitioners of all ages and levels at  Takemusu Aikido Society . Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your journey, there’s always something to learn and share. 🔗 Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details about our classes in  Ringsend  and  Balbriggan . #Aikido #TodayPractice #AikidoDublin #AikidoIreland #IwamaAikido #Iwama #AikidoAikikai #TakemusuAiki #OurPractice #AikidoFingal #AikidoBalbriggan #Balbriggan #TakemusuAikidoSociety #Osaewaza #Nagewaza #Bukiwaza #Taijutsu

Today in Balbriggan Dojo we did the following techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Ryotedori Kokyuho Ryotedori Yonkyo Ryotedori Koshinage Yokomen Uchi Sankyo Oyo Waza (free hand control) Zagi Kokyuho After the main class, we practised Aiki-ken near Martello Tower: Shiboru Undo Shiboru Undo Tanren Suburi 1 Suburi 2 Suburi 3 Suburi 4 Suburi 5 Suburi 6 Suburi 7 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 #taijutsu

✨ Tonight was our first class since Raman returned from two intense weeks of training as uchideshi in Iwama, Japan—the birthplace of Aikido. We focused on the katadori (shoulder grab) attack, working through fundamental principles refined under Inagaki Sensei’s guidance. The energy on the mats was focused and sharp as we explored: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Katadori Yonkyo Omote 🔹 Katadori Koshinage with Sankyo 🔹 Katadori Koshinage Shihonage (with & without head insertion) 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho There’s something special about returning to the basics with new depth. Raman brought back not only technique but also spirit—reminding us that every movement, when done with presence and care, can be profound. We’re grateful to have him back and look forward to sharing more of what he learned in the coming weeks!  ✨  Join Us! We welcome everyone—beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Come train with us and grow through the art...

Today we practised Aiki-Jo in Ringsend Park. At first, we started with more advanced practitioners and did: • 31 no Jo Kata • 31 no Kumijo:          Movements 1-3 (stop-go and awase)           Movements 4-6 (stop-go and awase) Later, beginners came and we revised Aiki-Jo Suburi: Tsuki no Bu: • Chokuzuki • Kaeshizuki • Ushirozuki • Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi • Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Men Uchi no Bu: • Shomen Uchi Komi • Renzoku Uchi Komi • Men Uchi Gedan Gaeshi • Men Uchi Ushirozuki • Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki Katate no Bu • Katate Gedan Gaeshi • Katate Toma Uchi  • Hachi no Ji Gaeshi The main class at Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre, we focused on Ryotedori attack: • Tai no Henko • Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare • Morotedori Kokyuho • Ryotedori Yonkyo • Ryotedori Kokyunage • Zagi Kokyuho  ✨  Join Us! Whether you’re taking your first steps or refining your skills, there’s a place for you on th...

Today in Ringsend Dojo we started with the kids' class.  Warm-up, stretching and strength exercises Mae and Ushiro Shikko Mae and Ushiro Ukemi Tai no Henko Morotedori Kokyuho Tsuki Kotegaeshi Kosadori Kotegaeshi Zagi Kokyuho Our adults' class had fewer people on the mats today, and our youngest member asked if we could do something "cool." What could be cooler than Iwama’s morning training? So we kicked off with conditioning exercises: Kokyu Undo Shomen Uchi receiving Yokomen Uchi receiving Tsuki receiving Shomen - Yokomen - Tsuki receiving series Morotedori Tenkan Morotedori Kokyunage After that, we proceeded to the usual routine: Tai no Henko  Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Yonkyo Omote Katatedori Yonkyo Ura Zagi Kokyuho Yonkyo Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Explore Aikido with us and grow in skill, strength, and community. Visit  www.aiki.ie  for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan. #aikido #kidsai...

Today in Ringsend Dojo we continued to study Osae Waza (immobilisation techniques), exploring smooth transitions and precise applications: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Sankyo Ura Shomen Uchi Yonkyo Omote Shomen Uchi Yonkyo Ura We ended the studying basic Osae Waza techniques by linking them seamlessly, flowing through: Nikyo → Sankyo Omote → Sankyo Ura → Yonkyo Omote → Yonkyo Ura We closed the session by  Zagi Kokyuho Join Us! Takemusu Aikido Society welcomes practitioners of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to start your journey or refine your skills, there’s a place for you on the mat. For more details, visit  www.aiki.ie . #aikido #kidsaikido #ringsendaikido #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety