Aikido Blog

Miyako Fujitani is the director of the Tenshin Dojo in japan. Yes, the same Tenshin Dojo that Steven Seagal used to direct. As some of you already know Miyako Fujitani was the first wife of the famous actor, but also his senior (Sempai) on the tatami. this means Seagal drank from the same fountain, but Miyako was always above him in terms of degree. Mrs. Fujitani has always had to swim against the tide. Today all her accumulated experience is reflected in Aikido. it runs through her veins, through every pore, it flows out into every class and every course she teaches. Now she is ready for the world, with out any scars to stop her, full of desire and courage with the right knowledge with the right energy. An outstanding video for all Aikido lovers.

In this second project for Budo International, Miyako Fugitani, 6th Dan by the Tokio Aikikai and director of the Aikido Tenshin Dojo in Osaka, Presents us with a subtle, efficient, elegant, and powerful Aikido, insisting that there is a great variety of techniques in Aikid, even if they all imply the use of cirrcular movements. From the hand of Sensei Fujitani ,we will study the exercises from a sitting position, Kokyu-Ho, Hanmi-Handachi Iriminage, Hanmi-Handachi Shiho-nage, shomenuchi, Hijishime, and Muna-dori Kokyu-nage

Dennis Hooker Sensei 6th Degree Black Belt and Chief Instructor of Shindai Dojo Orlando Florida addresses the basic principals of connection timing and spacial relationships in Aikido. Using emply hand techniques and well as use of the short staff and sword to illustrate these concepts Hooker Sensei teaches with wonderful clarity and purpose. His teaching will stay with the student long after watching this seminar.

Aikido is one of the oldest form of martial arts. Founded by Morihei Ueshiba, aikido came about through the studies of many different kinds of traditional martial arts. In fact, is often perceived as a form of exercise or a dance because of some of its forms. It is also viewed by some quarters as some form of martial mesmerism. Aikido is even confused with Daito Ryu Aikijutsu, it is different in its essence. Still, its founder attributed his creation of aikido to the way, his master Sokaku Takeda, grandmaster of Daito Ryu, opened his eyes to the nature of Budo.What is aikido?Despite its many perceived forms, aikido is a Budo or martial arts. It is the refinement of the techniques that are being taught in traditional martial arts and is combined with a philosophy that calls on for the power of the spirit. In its essence, it is a blending of the body and the mind. Download A Guide To Aikido Now!

In Aikido Sketch Diary: Dojo 365 Days, Gaku Homma introduces his readers to the annual round of events at the Nippon Kan dojo, where the new member has the opportunity to practice in daily activities the spirit of Aikido "beyond the mat." The section on uchideshi training describes goals and difficulties that lie along the path of any discipline. This book illustrates the basic Aikido belief that students learn and progress only by doing things for themselves.

This book is written to be clear and without mystifying aikido. It addresses the physics and biology of aikido, as well as how to do it. While you don't have to understand why techniques work, the author believes it will help us to do, and teach, good aikido. The book addresses goals, basics, situation control, state of mind, and how to train, as well as the techniques and how to do them. This book is aimed at experienced students who have reached or are close to reaching the rank of shodan.