About Us

Brief History of Our Dojo

We started our practice in 2021 when Raman Bekarevich, our head instructor, returned from Japan after ten years of practising Aikido in its birthplace. However, due to COVID-19 pandemic, our ability to practise was very limited. The Founder's Aikido places great emphasis on weapon work, so we took advantage of the lifting of main restrictions in May 2021 and started practising outdoors. In September, we opened our Balbriggan dojo for indoor practice as soon as the government allowed it. In early 2022, we opened another dojo in Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre in Dublin city centre. We continue to practice with weapons outdoors whenever possible. Our classes focus on basic forms, making them suitable for all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, you'll find something new and interesting in our dojo. By the end of 2022, we established connections with Ulf Evenas shihan, one of the most renowned students of Morihiro Saito sensei. In 2023, Takemusu Aikido Society became a member of the Irish Martial Arts Commission.

Our features

or few reasons to join Takemusu Aikido Society

1

Traditional training methods

We teach Aikido with detailed explanation of every move we learn. As a result, you will have a deep understanding of techniques and quick progress.

2

Highly qualified instructor

Our instructor had spent ten years studying Aikido in Japan. He got hand-to-hand instructions from high-ranked teachers, including the direct students of Aikido Founder.

3

Regular weapon training

Weapons training is an integral part of the Aikido curriculum. A deep understanding of sword and staff techniques helps to coordinate your body and makes your Aikido solid and meaningful.

4

Efficient techniques

We teach traditional Aikido techniques developed by Founder and preserved by Morihiro Saito. Aikido techniques are very powerful and efficient by nature but may lose their meaning if some elements are missing or misinterpreted. We are responsible for the correct transmission of the Founder's Aikido to the next generations. We teach how to deal with non-cooperative partners, making your Aikido precise and effective.

5

Strong connections with high-ranked Japanese and international teachers

We regularly invite high-ranked teachers to Ireland and organise trips to Japan and other countries for our students interested in attending Aikido seminars or becoming uchideshi (inner student) in traditional Japanese dojo.

6

Enjoyable practice

There are no competitions in Aikido, so you will not find rivalry, abuse, or ferocity in Aikido schools. It is possible to learn Aikido only if you are open to your partner. Only sincere practice ensure the constant progress of the students.

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Our Videos

Training in Balbriggan dojo (2021)

Our demonstrations at RICC - May Day Parade (2022)