Takemusu Aikido Society

03/09/2026

Everyone is launching a “Beginner Course” these days… 😉

We are not.

At Takemusu Aikido Society, beginners are welcome all year round.

You don’t need to wait for September, January, or the next six-week intake.

No previous experience needed. No need to sign up months in advance. Just turn up, step onto the mat, and start learning Aikido.

🥋 Beginners welcome all year round
🥋 First class free
🥋 Free uniform for new beginners
🥋 Start any time

Why wait for a beginner course when you can start now?

Contact us to arrange your first class:

🌐 https://aiki.ie
📧 [email protected]
📞 083 026 4645

02/09/2026

Today we practised Aiki Jo in Ringsend Park before the main class:

Katate no Bu (3 Movements)
Hasso no Bu (5 Movements)
Nagare no Bu (2 Movements)
31 no Jo Kata
31 no Jo Uchi Jo no Kata

The main class we continued to learn Shihonage:

Tai no Henko
Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare
Morotedori Kokyuho
Kosadori Shihonage
Morotedori Shihonage
Morotedori Shihonage
Ushiro Eridori Shihonage
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.

01/09/2026

A new article about Takemusu Aikido Society was published in Balbriggan Local Magazine

https://communitylocals.ie/aikido-takes-centre-stage-at-comic-con/

31/08/2026

Today we began our practise outdoors before the main class:

Tsuki no Bu (5 Movements)
Men Uchi no Bu (5 Movements)
31 no Jo Kata

The main class again was focused on Yokomen Uchi Shihonage variations:

Tai no Henko
Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare
Morotedori Kokyuho
Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote & Ura
Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Omote & Ura
Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage (Shihonage entrance, Kokyuho)
Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage Oyowaza (Shihonage entrance, choking)
Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage Oyowaza (Shihonage entrance, elbow on the knee)
Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage Oyowaza (Shihonage entrance, elbow on the shoulder)
Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage (Shihonage entrance, elbow throw)
Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage (Shihonage entrance, reversed ikkyo)
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.

29/08/2026

Today at Balbriggan Dojo, we continued studying Shihonage, focusing on footwork against Yokomen Uchi attack.

Tai no Henko
Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare
Morotedori Kokyuho
Kokyu-Undo Shiho
Yokomen Uchi Tanren
Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote
Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Ura
Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Omote
Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Ura
Yokomen Uchi Iriminage Chudan
Yokomen Uchi Kokyunage
Zagi Kokyuho
Bukiwaza section covered Aiki-Jo Suburi. Today we did 5 movements of Tsuki no Bu from both left and right stances.

💫 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.

26/08/2026

Today we began practising Aiki-ken in Ringsend Park. We covered the following techniques:

Suburi 1
Migi Awase
Hidari Awase
Ki Musubi no Tachi

The main class was focused on the Shihonage technique:

Katatedori Shihonage Omote
Ryotedori Shihonage Omote
Katadori Shihonage Omote
Katatedori Shihonage Ura
Shomen Uchi Shihonage Ura
Yokomen Uchi Shihonage Omote & Ura
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.

22/08/2026

Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we explored variations of Morotedori Kokyuho during Tai Jutsu class:
- Tai no Henko
- Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare
- Morotedori Kokyuho Kihon
- Morotedori Kokyuho (twist)
- Morotedori Kokyuho (Hand up. Variation 1)
- Morotedori Kokyuho (Hand up. Variation 2)
- Morotedori Kokyuho (Hand down)
- Morotedori Kokyuho (Wrist grab)
- Morotedori (twist) escape
- Morotedori (twist) Kokyunage
- Morotedori (twist) Ikkyo
- Ushiro Ryokatadori Aiki Otoshi
- Zagi Kokyuho

During the Bukiwaza section, we continued exploring Ken Sou Hou (剣操法):
- Ken Sou Hou 1 - Hip twist tsuki
- Ken Sou Hou 9 - Right tsuki to left tsuki transition (double-layered tsuki)
- Ken Sou Hou 4 - Hit the sword and strike to the head
- Ken Sou Hou 8 - Drop the sword and cut the wrist

💫 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.