Takemusu Aikido Society

Today in Ringsend n Dojo we focused on the Kaeshi Waza (counter techniques): Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (Short and Long versions) Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Ushi Ikkyo Omote Kihon Kaeshi Waza Ikkyo - Ikkyo (1) Kaeshi Waza Ikkyo - Ikkyo (2) Kaeshi Waza Ikkyo - Ikkyo (3) Shomen Uchi Nikyo Ura Kihon Kaeshi Waza Nikyo - Sankyo Kaeshi Waza Nikyo - Iriminage Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi Kihon Kaeshi Waza Kotegaeshi - Katame Waza Kaeshi Waza Kotegaeshi - Rokkyo 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

 🎙️ We were on the air! Today, we had the pleasure of joining RICC RADIO to chat about Women in Sports Week, the art of Aikido, and yes—even Steven Seagal made an appearance in the conversation! We’re excited to welcome more women to our free Women in Sports Week Aikido sessions—come and try something new with us! 📅 3 & 5 March 2025 📍 Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre 📅 8 March 2025 📍 Balbriggan Clubs Community Centre 💻 Find all our events at www.aiki.ie/seminars #aikido #aikidodublin #WomeninSportsIRE #takemusuaikido #RICCRadio #aikidoireland #balbriggan #ringsend

From the youngest to the most advanced—everyone had a place on the mat today! 🧒 Kids' Class: We started with core strength, stretching, and ukemi drills, followed by: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote 🔹 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Kosadori Iriminage 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho 🥋 Adults' Class: An intense session focused on advanced techniques and kaeshi waza: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (short & long) 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho (Kihon) 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho (twisted) 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho (up) 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho (down) 🔹 Morotedori (Twisted) Kokyunage 🔹 Morotedori (Twisted) Ikkyo 🔹 Kaeshi waza Ikkyo – Ikkyo (2 versions) 🔹 Kaeshi waza Ikkyo – Iriminage 🔹 Kaeshi waza Nikyo – Iriminage 🔹 Ushiro Ryotedori Koshinage 🔹 Ushiro Ryotedori Kotegaeshi 🔹 Ushiro Ryotedori (hands behind the body) Kotegaeshi 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho ✨ Join Us! Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s a place for you on the mat. Expl...

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 we had very few people on the mats and concentrated on the 6 kyu program. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Kotegaeshi Katatedori Shihonage Katadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Katadori Nikyo Omote & Ura Ryotedori Tenchinage Zagi Kokyuho A representative from the Experience Japan Festival attended our class tonight to assess our potential for a martial arts demonstration. We’re delighted to share that Takemusu Aikido Society has been granted a spot in the festival program! 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

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, we held our final Aikido practice at Beyond Jiu-Jitsu Academy on Hampton Street, closing a 3.5-year-long chapter in our dojo’s history. While we say goodbye to this space, our Aikido spirit remains strong as we move forward to a new location next week—stay tuned for updates! For our last class here, we focused on the review of Osae Waza techniques, honouring the space that hosted us for so long: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Katatedori Nikyo Omote & Ura Katatedori Sankyo Omote & Ura Katatedori Yonkyo Omote & Ura Zagi Kokyuho The two pictures below capture a special moment—one from our very first practice here and the other from today, our last. A dojo is not defined by its walls but by the people who bring it to life. Thank you to everyone who made this space a home for Aikido. The very first class in 2021 The last class in the BJJ gym in 2025 We look forward to welcoming you to our new dojo in Balbriggan n...

Today at the Balbriggan dojo, we focused on the members' requests and techniques related to those requests. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Tsuki Kokyunage Tsuki Kotegaeshi Tsuki Kotegaeshi Henka Katatedori Kaitenage Soto Shomen Uchi Koshinage (Sankyo) Zagi Kokyuho 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 #koshinage

This Monday Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre was closed due to a bank holiday, so we shifted the kids' class to Wednesday.  As always we did core strength and stretching exercises, followed by ukemi and shikko practice. Then we delved into Aikido techniques: Tai no Henko Morotedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho Adult class: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Shomen Uchi Sankyo Kihon Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka Kosadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Kosadori Kotegaeshi Ryotedori Tenchinage 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

Today in Balbriggan dojo we welcomed the last-week newcomer who decided to join us. Also, a few members returned to the mats after a rather long break. So we focused the class on the basics while keeping the progression of our Aikido cycle. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Sankyo - hand positioning exercise Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote (kihon) Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka (Uchi Mawari) Zagi Kokyuho 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 #osaewaza #bukiwaza #ikkyo

Today in Ringsend Dojo we continued studying Sankyo variations: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 1 Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka 2 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

Today at Ringsend Dojo, we had a fulfilling day of practice that brought out the best in both our kids and adult groups. Kids class:  Core strength and stretching exercises Mae and Ushiro Ukemi Shikko Mae and Ushiro Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho Adult class shifted to advanced techniques, as we concluded our exploration of Nikyo variations and began delving into Sankyo techniques. The practice included: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katatedori Nikyo Kihon Katatedori Nikyo Henka (against Kaeshi waza Nikyo - Iriminage) Munedori Nikyo Ki no Nagare Henka (same principle) Katatedori Nikyo Henka (chest hand crossing) Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote Kihon Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka (fingers control) Zagi Kokyuho But while we practised, something truly special was happening at the Carlton Hotel in Blanchardstown. Our assistant instructor, Jan, was honoured with the prestigious title of Sports Volunteer of the ...

Today at Balbriggan Dojo, we were thrilled to host a travel aikidoka visiting us from Sweden during his business trip to Ireland, and a newcomer who stepped onto the mat for the very first time. The mix of advanced, first-time visitors and our regular members (slightly fewer number than usual due to cancelled trains from Dublin) created an exciting atmosphere for practice. We focused on fundamental techniques with intricate details, ensuring everyone could engage and learn at their own level: 🔹 Tai no Henko 🔹 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔹 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔹 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 1 : "You are welcome" entrance, sitting control 🔹 Kosadori Kotegaeshi 2 : Hand inwards, standing control 🔹 Kosadori Iriminage 1 : "You are welcome" entrance 🔹 Kosadori Iriminage 2 : Hand inwards 🔹 Zagi Kokyuho 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...

Today in Ringsend Dojo we covered the basic techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Katadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura Katadori Nikyo Omote & Ura Ryotedori Tenchinage 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

At Takemusu Aikido Society, today’s training was alive with enthusiasm and determination as both kids and adults brought their best to the mats. The kids’ group returned to practice with excitement, channelling their energy into learning and play. Here’s what we worked on: Warm-ups : Stretching and strength-building exercises to kick-start the session. Ukemi practice : Forward (Mae) and backward (Ushiro) rolls to build agility and confidence. Shikko movement : Practiced with a lively tag game to keep things fun and engaging. Techniques : Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Irimi Katatedori Kokyuho Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho The kids displayed remarkable focus, pushing through challenges with determination. They left the mats with tired smiles and a sense of accomplishment! We were thrilled to see members from Balbriggan and Ringsend Dojos coming together, mixing and training with renewed energy. Today’s session focused on exploring variations of Nikyo techniques, providing a rich...

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

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

Today it was the first kids class after the Christmas break. A few new boys joined the class so we spent a lot of time on basics. The session began with warm-up, stretching, and strength-building exercises. We introduced the fundamental Aikido stance and movements: Irimi, Tenkan, and Irimi-Tenkan . Students practised the practical application of Tenkan in Tai no Henko . We learned the art of walking on the knees - Shikko. Shikko movement was explored in Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote , with focus on fluidity and control. To build confidence in falling techniques, we taught Ushiro Ukemi , essential for performing Katatedori Kokyuho . The class ended with Zagi Kokyuho , leaving the kids feeling accomplished and ready for more.  The adult group also had a productive session, welcoming a newcomer into the fold. The techniques covered included: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Nikyo Ura Kosadori Sankyo Omote Zagi Kokyuho (grab elbows...

Today marked the first practice of the year at Balbriggan Dojo, setting the tone for an exciting year ahead in Aikido training. The session focused on core principles and techniques, blending fundamental movements with advanced applications. This combination provided an enriching experience for practitioners of all levels. We started Taijutsu section of the class the year with the basic exercises:  Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote Then we explored advanced counteracting techniques to deepen the understanding of the principles of blending and force redirection: Kaeshi Waza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote - Ikkyo (1) Kaeshi Waza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote - Ikkyo (2) Kaeshi Waza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote - Iriminage We concluded the taijutsu segment with sitting breathing exercise: Zagi kokyuho We started to learn Bukiwaza with the basics of Aiki-ken: Shiboru Undo Shiboru Undo Irimi Shibiru Undo Tanren We welcome practitioners of all levels and age...

🎉 The first Aikido practice of 2025! 🎉 We returned to the mats with renewed energy, starting the year by sharpening our skills in both Tai Jutsu and Bukiwaza. Today's training covered: Tai Jutsu: 🔸 Tai no Henko 🔸 Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare 🔸 Katatedori Kokyuho 🔸 Morotedori Kokyuho 🔸 Morotedori Kokyunage 🔸 Ryotedori Kokyuho 🔸 Zagi Kokyuho Bukiwaza: 🔸 Ken no Kamae 🔸 Shiboru Undo 🔸 Shiboru Undo Irimi 🔸 Shiboru Undo Tanren It’s a great start to what promises to be an exciting year of growth and practice! #aikido #todaypractice #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #iwama #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #ourpractice #aikidofingal #aikidobalbriggan #balbriggan #takemusuaikidosociety #osaewaza

Today marked the last Aikido class of the year at Balbriggan Dojo. It was a focused and rewarding session as we explored a range of Kokyunage techniques. The mats were alive with energy as we delved into the following practices: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (short & long variation) Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kokyunage (tenkan and throw forward) Morotedori Kokyunage (tenkan and spin under arms) Morotedori attack Ki no Nagare entrance from below and from above Morotedori Kokyunage Ki no Nagare (kokyuho) Morotedori Kokyunage Ki no Nagare (from down - up to elbow control) Morotedori Kokyunage Ki no Nagare (from up - down to elbow control) Zagi Kokyuho The session provided an excellent opportunity to refine our flow, connection, and responsiveness, closing out the year with focus and enthusiasm. We’ll return to the mats on 8 January 2025 , ready to kick off another year of practice. Balbriggan Dojo welcomes practitioners of all levels and ages. Whether you’re a complet...

Today, we bid farewell to 2024 during the final Aikido class of the year at Ringsend Dojo. Although attendance was small, the energy on the mats was anything but! We engaged in an intense session, making the most of every moment to reflect on our practice and push our limits. The class covered a wide range of techniques, ensuring a thorough and dynamic training experience. We started with fundamental movements to build flow and connection before progressing to more complex sequences: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Jutai Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Ryutai We then explored variations of Kokyuho and Kokyunage, focusing on fluidity and adaptability: Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Basic Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Variation 1 Katatedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Variation 2 Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyunage 1 (Down-Up) Morotedori Kokyunage 2 (Up-Down) Morotedori Kokyunage 3 (Tenkan) Morotedori Kokyuho Futarigake To further challenge our movement and timing, we tran...

Today, at Ringsend Dojo, we held our final kids' class of 2024, followed by an engaging adult session. Both classes showcased the dedication and progress of our practitioners as we close the year on a high note. The children’s class began, as always, with a warm-up session that included stretching and core strength exercises. This was followed by ukemi and shikko practice, laying the foundation for balance, coordination, and confidence. Building on this, we delved into essential Aikido techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Zagi Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Kosadori Ikkyo Zagi Kokyuho The session concluded with an atmosphere of joy and accomplishment, a testament to the growth of our young aikidoka throughout the year. In the adult class, we were delighted to welcome a special visitor returning to the mats after having practised Aikido as a teenager. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm rekindled and to help them reconnect with the art. To ensure a smooth re...

Yesterday, 14 December 2024, marked 141 years since the birth of Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba. Today, at Balbriggan Dojo, we honoured his legacy by exploring Budo, a technical manual O-Sensei wrote in 1938 for Prince Kaya Tsunenori. This profound work offers insights into Aikido practice, revealing not only technical elements but also the philosophical underpinnings of the art. We began the session by reading key passages from Budo and discussing their relevance to our training today. The following principles, displayed prominently in the changing room at the Iwama Dojo, should serve as our guide: Aikido can determine life and death with a single blow; therefore, when training, observe the instructor's directions and don't engage in contests of strength. Aikido is a way that makes one person an equivalent of thousands; therefore, when training, always be mindful not only of the space in front of you but also of what is happening in all directions. Training should always be ...

 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