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Box set contains 4 VHS videos: (1)The Universal Principles, (2) Form & Flow, (3) KiAi Golf Fitness, (4) Rising to Excellence

The Principles of Aikido Saotome Senseidemonstrates the full range of Aikido's basic empty-hand technique and discusses Aikido's underlying principles. (58 min.)

A harmonious system of defense which blends with movements of an attacker to bring about his downfall. Includes Shikko (knee walking), techniques from a kneeling position, bowing etiquette, techniques of parrying, hitting, locking and throwing, breakfalling training, the basic 17 Randori no Kata with counters, free practice, advanced breaking and training with a knife. Very detailed training.

Aikido's Ueshiba features Master Morihei Ueshiba. He can be seen in this video performing Aikido at its very best. Not only will you see the founder but also his son and other great Aikido Masters like Tohei Saito and Shioda when they were very young. The video also includes a sequence of night time shots that feature the Master demonstrating very rare sword and jo techniques in the forest. This video is in extremely good condition and has been created from 8mm film. Previously known as P2V6 in video format Approx 36 minutes B/W

Morihei Ueshiba King of Aikido VOLUME II This exciting historic video is Volume II of a two Volume set. It features spectacular 1960s footage of Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), the founder of aikido! It shows shots of O-Sensei performing in his later years when his technique was even more refined. It contains shots of O-sensei teaching and demonstrating and much more! His perfect circular movements and execution of techniques bring his opponents into his dynamic sphere where they are tossed about effortlessly. O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba is truly the "King of Aikido"! 60 min

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!

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