Shoji Nishio: “Aikido’s Innovative Genius!”

4 downloadable videos and 1 ebook for an in-depth introduction to Shoji Nishio Sensei’s aikido!

Aikido Journal is offering the “Nishio Aikido Study Course” by Shoji Nishio, 8th dan, that covers the essentials of Nishio Sensei’s elaborate system. A total of 4 downloadable videos are included in the package and cover the following subjects: Gyakuhanmi Katatedori, Aihanmi Katatedori, Shomenuchi (1), Shomenuchi (2), Yokomenuchi, Ryotedori and Sodedori, Katadori Menuchi, and Aikido Toho Iai. Altogether, the course includes six hours of expert video instruction by Nishio Sensei. The offer also features the authoritataive 208-page ebook “Shoji Nishio: Aikido – Yurusu Budo (The Forgiving Martial Art)” as a PDF download.

Nishio Sensei’s technical legacy is totally unique. He mastered the basics of several of the modern weapons systems from which he drew many elements in addition to his prior experience in judo and karate. What emerged as Nishio Aikido is an amalgamation of elements drawn from judo, karate, iaido, and jojutsu built on the aikido technical framework and philosophy. To supplement his martially-oriented taijutsu or empty-handed techniques, Nishio also developed an elaborate series of sword, staff, and iaido variations.

Readers will be able to access their downloadable products within minutes of purchase. No more paying for shipping, no more customs charges, or lost packages, no more waiting! This special offer is available for the special price of $39.95 through Saturday, May 18.

Frank Doran, 7th dan: “Poetry in Motion”

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This is a wonderful video of Frank Doran Sensei of Aikido West in Redwood City, California containing numerous snippets of his elegant aikido. Of special note is his excellent posture at all times during the execution of techniques.

Frank Doran is a aikido teacher in the United States, chief instructor of Aikido West in Redwood City, California. His current rank is 7th dan shihan from the Aikikai. A former U.S. Marine Corps hand-to-hand combat instructor with experience in Judo, Doran began studying aikido in 1959 while in the military, stationed in San Diego, California. He later went to the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Japan to train under Koichi Tohei.

Doran is head of Division 2 of the California Aikido Association.

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