Free Newsletter Sign Up!
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.
Video: An Introduction to Aikido by Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei
This video featuring Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei assisted by Donovan Waite presents basic techniques and principles of aikido. It begins with a free-style demonstration, followed by a presentation of etiquette, ukemi, and finally a detailed explanation of shomenuchi ikkyo. Yoshimitsu Yamada, a direct student of O-Sensei for more than ten years, is an 8th dan and [...]
This video featuring Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei assisted by Donovan Waite presents basic techniques and principles of aikido. It begins with a free-style demonstration, followed by a presentation of etiquette, ukemi, and finally a detailed explanation of shomenuchi ikkyo.
Yoshimitsu Yamada, a direct student of O-Sensei for more than ten years, is an 8th dan and the chief instructor at the New York Aikikai. In 1964, he was dispatched to New York City which has served as his base for the dissemination of aikido in the eastern United States and beyond ever since.
Currently, Yamada Sensei is Chairman of the Board of the United States Aikido Federation and the Latin America Aikido Federation. He is the author of Aikido Complete and has made multiple aikido training tapes.
Yamada Sensei is well known for his clear, strong basic technique. He teaches seminars in the USA and abroad where thousands of students attend his classes.
Related Products
-
Do NOT Punch In A Street Fight… Over 8,000,000 views!
add to cartFree -
Stanley Pranin’s “Nasty Nikyo”
add to cartFree -
Yoshimitsu Yamada demonstrates advanced aikido techniques
This video consists of an interesting series of advanced techniques -- some seldom seen -- that are definitely worthy of study. Yoshimitsu Yamada, a direct student of O-Sensei for ..More Info
add to cartFree -
Women’s Self-Defense: “The Weaker Sex Rules Again!”
Another delightful old newsreel clip from British Pathe in the mid-1930s featuring May Whitley and "The Bandit" demonstrating women's self-defense. Here is an example of the jujuts..More Info
add to cartFree -
Video: Can you roll safely on concrete? This guy can!
A demonstration of a variety of methods for rolling safely on a concrete surface that will be of particular interest to aikidoka from the world of "parkour."..More Info
add to cartFree -
Hiroyuki Sanada: Interview with star of “Tasogare Seibei” and “The Last Samurai”
This video consists of an interview in English with Hiroyuki Sanada, star of "Tasogare Seibei" (The Twilight Samurai) about his impressions and experiences of filming this classic ..More Info
add to cartFree