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.

Morihiro Saito: Aiki Ken, hi-res video

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This is the first of a two-DVD set covering most of the Iwama Aiki Ken and Aiki Jo curriculum expertly demonstrated by Morihiro Saito, 9th dan. These ken forms were compiled and refined by Saito Sensei based on his weapons training directly under Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba during the years immediately following World War II. This video provides detailed instruction on the Aiki Ken, as well as demonstrations of each sword movement in an easily-understood manner.

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“The Aiki Ken legacy taught in Iwama in the postwar years by the Founder Morihei Ueshiba”

This is the first of a two-DVD set covering most of the Iwama Aiki Ken and Aiki Jo curriculum expertly demonstrated by Morihiro Saito, 9th dan. These ken forms were compiled and refined by Saito Sensei based on his weapons training directly under Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba in Iwama during the years immediately following World War II. This video provides detailed instruction on the Aiki Ken, as well as demonstrations of each sword movement in an easily-understood manner.

7 ken suburi – solo basic sword striking, turning and thrusting movements.
Ki musubi no tachi – paired sword blending exercise.
5 kumitachi – paired sword kata containing striking, blending and thrusting movements
Henka no tachi – paired practices with variations of the kumitachi

Excerpts of explanation by Saito Sensei from the video:

I would like to explain the Ken suburi to you. Among the basic ken practices left by the founder are the ki musubi no tachi and the five kumitachi. Since the kumitachi are quite complicated, you must learn the basic seven suburi in order to aviod being confused and to be able to safely practice the kumitachi. I formulated seven suburi practices by selecting movements from the seven kumitachi. You must practice the suburi an sufficient amount in order to exucute the kumitachi safely. I will now perform the suburi.

The first suburi. Let me explain the first suburi. Follow the aiki kumitachi start with the sword held at the center level in a horizontal position in order to exucute a decisive movement. The first suburi represents an important exercise for the learning the decisive movement in sword practices. Thus we stop the sword in the decisive postition in the first suburi….

Japanese narration, complete English subtitles

Duration: 30:29
File size: 460 mb
Frame size: 720 x 480