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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.
Stanley Pranin’s “Nasty Nikyo”
“I think of applying the pressure on the fingers right back at uke’s center. Uke is bent over and completely destabilized.” Recently, we posted a video with a demonstration and explanation of an especially effective nikyo shown by Stanley Pranin. Uke will usually fall backward. Many people have commented on nikyo done in this manner [...]
“I think of applying the pressure on the fingers right back at
uke’s center. Uke is bent over and completely destabilized.”
Recently, we posted a video with a demonstration and explanation of an especially effective nikyo shown by Stanley Pranin. Uke will usually fall backward. Many people have commented on nikyo done in this manner and have been experimenting with it in their dojos. Stanley Pranin explains this nikyo further in a closeup video that will give you a better view of the mechanics of this technique.
Stanley Pranin will be conducting a joint aikido seminar with Pat Hendricks, 7th dan, in Las Vegas,
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