Takemusu Aikido Society

19/08/2026

Today, in Raman's absence, Jan led the class at Ringsend Dojo. Before the main class, we practised Jo Suburi:
- Katate no Bu (3 Movements)
- Hasso no Bu (5 Movements)
- Nagare no Bu (2 Movements)
The main class was focused on Kokyunage techniques:
- Tai no Henko (Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai)
- Morotedori (Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai)
- Morotedori Kokyunage (3 variations)
- Zagi Kokyuho

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🔗 Visit www.aiki.ie for details on our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan.

17/08/2026

Today in Ringsend Dojo we focused on Osaewaza techniques:

Tai no Henko
Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare
Morotedori Kokyuho
Morotedori Kokyuho Ki no Nagare
Shomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura
Shomen Uchi Nikyo Omote & Ura
Shomen Uchi Sankyo Omote & Ura
Shomen Uchi Yonkyo Omote & Ura
Zagi Kokyuho

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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.

15/08/2026

Today's Balbriggan Dojo taijutsu class focused on techniques against the Morotedori attack.
- Tai no Henko
- Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare
- Morotedori Kokyuho
- Morotedori Nikyo Omote
- Morotedori Nikyo Ura
- Morotedori Kotegaeshi
- Morotedori Kotegaeshi Henka
- Zagi Kokyuho

Bukiwaza section was devoted to exploring some of Ken Sou Hou (剣操法 – Sword Manipulations), sword handling exercises compiled by Nemoto Sensei based on Saito Sensei's teachings and demonstrations of Aiki-ken movements. The aim of Ken Sou Hou is to explore the variety and depth of Aiki-Ken manipulations:
- Hit the Sword and Strike to the Head (Ken So Hou 4)
- Blend with the Attack and Strike to the Head (Ken So Hou 5)
- Blend and Undercut to the Chest (Ken So Hou 6)
- Drop the Sword and Cut the Wrist (Ken So Hou 8)

💫 New to Aikido?

We welcome practitioners of all levels and ages at Takemusu Aikido Society. Whether you're taking your first step or deepening your practice, there’s always something to learn and share.

🔗 Visit www.aiki.ie for full details about our classes in Ringsend and Balbriggan.

12/08/2026

Today we began practising Aiki-ken in Ringsend Park. We learned different ways of using the sword (Ken So Hou):
- Hit the Sword and Strike to the Head (Ken So Hou 4)
- Blend with the Attack and Strike to the Head (Ken So Hou 5)
- Blend and Undercut to the Chest (Ken So Hou 6)
- Drop the Sword and Cut the Wrist (Ken So Hou 8)
- Blend and Parry the Attack (Go no Awase)
- Go no Awase with Tsuki – Ulf’s Variation (Ken So Hou 3)
- Hit the Sword from the Left and Strike (Ken So Hou 7)
- Tsuki with Sword Deflection (Ken So Hou 1)
- Double Tsuki (Ken So Hou 9)

The main class focused on the basics as a newcomer came to our dojo to try Aikido after seeing our demonstrations last weekend.
- Tai no Henko
- Morotedori Kokyuho
- Shomen Uchi Ikkyo
- Tsuki Kotegaeshi
- Zagi Kokyuho

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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.

10/08/2026

Today in Ringsend Dojo, we focused on Nikyo:

Tai no Henko Kotai - Jutai - Ryutai
Morotedori Kokyuho
Kosadori Nikyo
Katatedori Nikyo
Morotedori Nikyo
Ryotedori Nikyo
Zagi Kokyuho

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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.

10/08/2026

Aiki-ken vs. the light saber at Dublin Comic Con 2026

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

The second day of an exciting weekend at the amazing Dublin Comic Con is over!

Today we continued showcasing our Aikido weapons techniques. In addition to the techniques we demonstrated yesterday, we also showed some weapons-taking techniques, giving our visitors another glimpse into the breadth of our weapons practice.

It was especially great to see our old friend Richie, an active BJJ practitioner and a huge fan of aikido in general, and of Takemusu Aikido Society in particular. He travelled all the way from Cork to Dublin Comic Con and was genuinely surprised to find us there! It was great to catch up with him.

A huge thank you to our friends from the 501st Ireland Garrison for adding extra atmosphere to our demonstrations with their background music throughout the weekend, and for letting our youngest member temporarily join their ranks! 🎶⚔️ Apparently, this had an unexpected side effect: the Jawas suddenly became very friendly and even asked him for a selfie! 😄

It has been an amazing weekend full of aikido, new friends, fantastic costumes and plenty of fun.

Thank you to everyone who came to watch, asked questions, joined us, or simply stopped by to say hello.

What a weekend! See you on the mats!