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: Sadateru Arikawa, 9th dan, conducts seminar in Paris in 1994

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This is a rare video featuring highlights of a seminar conducted in Paris by Sadateru Arikawa Sensei in 1994. The uke appearing in this clip is Tiki Shewan. This video includes the following material: Shisei & Ashisabaki (Ayumiashi, Okuriashi, formal walking, etc.), Shomen-uchi Iriminage, Suwariwaza Kokyu-ho, Ikkyo Katatedori, and Morotedori Kokyuho and are highlights of a commercial video published by mutokukaivideo.com

Sadateru Arikawa (1930-2003) was one of the first generation of Aikikai instructors of the postwar era. He was known for his powerful technique and many feared to train with him for this reason. A rather enigmatic character, Arikawa Sensei was an avid reader and collector, and possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of Japanese martial arts. He was instrumental behind the scenes in disseminating information about the philosophy and technique of Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba mainly through early issues of the Aikikai newspaper beginning in 1959. Prefering to avoid the limelight, Arikawa Sensei was a staunch supporter of the Ueshiba family and the Aikikai Hombu Dojo. Though a hugely important person in postwar aikido, little is known about him in the aikido community.