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.

Hiroshi Kato, 8th dan, demonstrates ikkyo techniques

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Hiroshi Kato, 8th dan, demonstrates ikkyo variations at a seminar in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2006. Notice that he also demonstrates from a static position and takes care to break uke’s balance prior to throwing.

From Wikipedia: “Hiroshi Kato (加藤弘 Katō Hiroshi?), born in Tokyo, 1935) is a world renowned Aikido Master (8th Dan).[1] He lives in Tokyo, Japan and travels around the world to spread his knowledge about Aikido. Sensei Kato is a former student of Morihei Ueshiba. Since 1986, Sensei Kato has been teaching in his Dojo “Suginami Aikikai” (affiliated to Aikikai World Headquarters) located in the Ogikubo district of Tokyo and has over 55 students.”

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