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: Katsuyuki Kondo Sensei explains the basic principles of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu

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“Morihei Ueshiba: Daito-ryu opened my eyes to Budo!”

This video offers a brief historical introduction to Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu tracing the art’s lineage from Sokaku Takeda down to Katsuyuki Kondo, Menkyo Kaiden. Kondo Sensei explains the basic principles of Daito-ryu: Rei, Metsuke, Maai, Kokyu, Kuzushi, Zanshin, and Kiai. This clip is excerpted from the Aikido Journal DVD set titled “Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu – Hiden Mokuroku.”

Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, the major technical influence on modern aikido, was a martial art taught in the first part of twentieth century Japan by the famous Sokaku Takeda of the Aizu clan, a certified martial arts’ genius. Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba met Sokaku in 1915, and immediately became engrossed in training. Daito-ryu, in Morihei’s words, “opened his eyes to budo.”

DVDs on Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu offered through Aikido Journal

Downloadables products on Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu offered through Aikido Journal

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