Takemusu Aikido Society

Today, the weather smiled on us, allowing a focused Bukiwaza session in Ringsend Park . Though few could make it, the small group meant we could dive deep into the details. Small classes are a gift, offering clarity, individual attention, and deeper learning. 🔹 Aiki-Jo Suburi – Tsuki no Bu: • Chokuzuki • Kaeshizuki • Ushirozuki • Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi • Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi 🔹  Aiki-Jo Awase: • Chudan Tsuki • Jodan Tsuki • Gedan Tsuki Later, at the main class in the dojo, we explored variations of one of Aikido’s iconic throws— Iriminage : • Tai no Henko • Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare • Morotedori Kokyuho • Katatedori Iriminage Gedan • Katatedori Iriminage Jodan • Katatedori Iriminage Chudan • 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 #...

🌧️ Rain or Shine – We Train! 🌧️ Today’s wet weather kept many off the roads, but a few dedicated students braved the elements—and were rewarded with an intensive session on the tatami. We focused on Katatedori techniques and their many variations, deepening our understanding of movement, connection, and control: 🔹 Basics & Beyond: • Tai no Henko • Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare • Katatedori Kokyuho • Katatedori Ikkyo – Yonkyo • Katatedori Koshinage (no head insertion) • Katatedori Koshinage (head under arms) • Katatedori Kokyunage • Katatedori Shihonage • Katatedori Iriminage Chudan 🔹 Kakari Keiko (rotational attack training): • Katatedori Kokyunage 1 – Ki no Nagare • Katatedori Kokyunage 2 – Ki no Nagare • Zagi Kokyuho A small class often means big growth—each student had ample time to polish techniques and receive detailed feedback. ✨ Join Us! Our doors are open to all levels, rain or shine. Discover the depth of Aikido in a welcoming and focused environment. 🔗 Visit www...

 Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we continued to study techniques against Ryotedori attack: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ryotedori Tenchinage Ryotedori Koshinage 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 #taijutsu

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 focused on the Ushiro Ryotedori techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ushiro Ryotedori Kokyuho Kihon Ushiro Ryotedori Kokyuho from the front entering Ushiro Ryotedori Kokyunage from a powerful grip Ushiro Ryotedori Kotegaeshi Ushiro Ryotedori Kotegaeshi Ki no Nagare Zagi Kokyuho At the end of class, we tried to do a couple of Jo Nage techniques: Jonage Kokyunage Jonage Nikyo ✨  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 #aikido

Today we practised again in Ringsend Park before the main class at Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre. We repeated Jo Suburi again: 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 The regular class was focused on aplication of Ikkyo Omote techniques for different attacks: • Tai no Henko • Tai no Henko • Morotedori Kokyuho • Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote • Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote • Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote • Tsuki Uchi Ikkyo Omote • 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 #buki...

 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

Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we worked on Ninindori - techniques against two attackers holding both hands.  Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Ninindori Kokyuho Ninindori (up) Kokyuho Ninindori (pull to sides) Kokyuho Ninindori Yonkyo Ninindori Kokyunage Zagi Kokyuho After the main class, we practised Jo Suburi at the pitch near Martello Tower: Katate no Bu Katate Gedan Gaeshi Katate Tooma Uchi Katate Hachi no Ji Gaeshi Hasso no Bu Hasso Gaeshi Uchi Hasso Gaeshi Tsuki Hasso Gaeshi Ushirozuki Hasso Gaeshi Ushiro Uchi Hasso Gaeshi Ushiro Barai Nagare no Bu Hidari Nagare Gaeshi Uchi Migi Nagare Gaeshi Zuki 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 #o...

Today we practised Jo in Ringsend Park before the regular class. We completed studying Jo Suburi today: Katate no Bu Katate Gedan Gaeshi Katate Tooma Uchi Katate Hachi no Ji Gaeshi Hasso no Bu Hasso Gaeshi Uchi Hasso Gaeshi Tsuki Hasso Gaeshi Ushirozuki Hasso Gaeshi Ushiro Uchi Hasso Gaeshi Ushiro Barai Nagare no Bu Hidari Nagare Gaeshi Uchi Migi Nagare Gaeshi Zuki In Ringsend Dojo we focused on basic techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Katadori Ikkyo Omote & Ura (Katatedori for beginners without keikogi)  Katadori Nikyo Omote & Ura (Katatedori for beginners without keikogi)  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 #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusua...

Today we were proud to represent Takemusu Aikido Society at the 17th Annual May Day Parade hosted by the wonderful team at Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre (RICC). We gathered at the Community Centre and marched through the local streets, sharing in the festive spirit of our community. Then we presented elements of Aiki-Ken and Aiki-Jo on the main stage, including: Aiki-Ken Suburi Ken Awase 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Kumitachi Aiki-Jo Suburi – Tsuki no Bu 6-no-Jo Kata and Awase 13-no-Jo Kata and Awase 31-no-Jo Kata As there were no mats available, demonstrations focused solely on Bukiwaza (weapon techniques), offering the audience a glimpse into the precision, harmony, and depth of traditional Aikido weapon practice. A heartfelt thank you to RICC for the invitation, hospitality, and all the amazing work they do to keep community spirit alive in Ringsend and Irishtown. It was an honour to be part of this joyful and inclusive celebration. Join Us! We welcome people of all ages and level...

Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we welcomed the father of one of our members, who came to practise with us while he visited his son.  Today at our Balbriggan Dojo, we had the pleasure of welcoming the father of one of our members, who joined us on the mat while visiting his son — a heartwarming moment that beautifully captured the spirit of Aikido across generations. During the class, we focused on: • Tai no Henko • Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare • Morotedori Kokyuho • Kosadori Kotegaeshi • Kosadori Shihonage • Zagi Kokyuho Afterwards, we headed to the nearby Martello Tower and practised Aiki-Jo Suburi under the golden evening sun: Tsuki no Bu: • Chokuzuki • Kaeshizuki • Ushirozuki • Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi • Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi Men Uchi no Bu: • Shomen Uchikomi • Renzoku Uchikomi • Men Uchi Gedan Gaeshi • Men Uchi Ushirozuki • Gyaku Yokomen Ushirozuki Katate no Bu: • Katate Gedan Gaeshi • Katate Tooma Uchi • Katate Hachi no Ji Gaeshi ☀️ A memorable session in a beautiful ...

Today was a warm and sunny day — too beautiful to stay indoors — so we made the most of it by training in Ringsend Park before our main evening class. We practised the first ten 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 Later in the dojo at Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre, we were delighted to welcome back Monday’s newcomer, who is now part of our dojo community. We focused on reinforcing foundational techniques: • Tai no Henko • Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare • Katatedori Kokyuho • Kosadori Ikkyo Omote • Kosadori Kotegaeshi • 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. #ai...

Today’s kids class was calm and focused, giving everyone a chance to really think about their movement and balance. After warm-up and stretching exercises, we concentrated on Mae Ukemi (forward rolls), followed by these techniques: Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote Kosadori Iriminage Zagi Kokyuho 🌿 In the adult class, we warmly welcomed a newcomer, so the session was focused on the basics , while more experienced students explored advanced variations: Tai Sabaki and Ushiro Ukemi Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Katatedori Kokyuho Kosadori Ikkyo Omote (Omote and Ura for advanced students) Kosadori Kotegaeshi Ryotedori Tenchinage (Kihon and Ki no Nagare for advanced students) Zagi Kokyuho (Kihon, grab from below, grab from above for advanced students) ✨  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...

Takemusu Aikido Society performed today at the Experience Japan Festival in Phoenix Park, where we presented the structure of Aikido through a 20-minute demonstration. It was important for us to show that Aikido starts from the sword, so we began with Aiki-ken, demonstrating basic suburi exercises and the first five Kumitachi. This introduced the core principles of distance, timing, and body movement. We then moved into Tai-jutsu (empty-handed techniques), focusing on the progression of throwing techniques — starting from Shihonage, moving through one technique to another, developing towards Kokyunage. During this part of the demonstration, a young boy threw a well-built adult, illustrating that correctly applied Aikido techniques can be used by everyone, regardless of size. Afterwards, we introduced Aiki-jo, demonstrating basic Jo suburi, the 6 no Jo Kata, the 13 no Jo Kata, and their paired forms. We concluded the Jo section with five Kumi-jo. At the end, we demonstrated that the sam...

Today, on Morihei Ueshiba's death anniversary, we concentrated on Kokyuho - the most important Aikido technique. Tai no Henko Tai no Henko Ryutai Morotedori Kokyuho Morotedori Kokyuho (up) Morotedori Kokyuho (down) Morotedori Kokyuho (hold the wrist) Zagi Kokyuho You can read more about the Founder of Aikido on our website  here : https://aiki.ie/morihei_ueshiba/ 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

Today in Ringsend Dojo we focused on the connection between empty-handed and weapon-taking techniques: Tai no Henko Tai n Henko Ryutai Katatedori Kokyuho Jodori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Kokyunage Jodori Kokyunage Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage Jodori Kokyunage 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 #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety

Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we focused on techniques against Morotedori with an additional twist. Tai Jutsu: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare (Jutai & Ryutai) Morotedori Kokyuho Kihon Morotedori Kokyuho (Twist) Morotedori Kokyunage Entrance (Twist) Morotedori Kokyunage (Twist) Morotedori Ikkyo (Twist) Bukiwaza. Jo Suburi. Tsuki no Bu: Chokuzuki Kaeshizuki Ushirozuki Tsuki Gedan Gaeshi Tsuki Jodan Gaeshi 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

Today in Ringsed Dojo, we worked on the Sankyo variations and their connections with other techniques: Tai no Henko  Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare Morotedori Kokyuho Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka (irimi behind) Shomen Uchi Kokyunage Shomen Uchi Kaitenage Soto Shomen Uchi Sankyo Henka (entrance under the arm) Shomen Uchi Koshinage (Sankyo) Shomen Uchi Kaitenate Uchi 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 #aikidodublin #aikidoireland #iwamaaikido #aikidoaikikai #takemusuaiki #aikidoringsend #takemusuaikidosociety