Collector’s Edition:
Complete Aikido Friendship Demonstration Set”

6 hi-res videos of some of Aikido’s greatest teachers in downloadable format!

Aikido Journal is now offering a “Collector’s Edition of videos of the Aikido Friendship Demonstrations,” historic events that took place in 1985, 1986, and 1987 in Tokyo, Japan. A total of 6 videos in DVD or downloadable format — your choice! — are included in the package which includes over 9 hours of rare footage.

The following experts and martial arts appear: Saito, Shioda, Mochizuki, Nishio, Kondo, Kobayashi, Saotome, Sunadomari, Kuroiwa, Shimizu, Sugino, Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, Katori Shinto-ryu, Kashima Shinto-ryu, Yagyu Shingan-ryu.

The 1st Aikido Friendship Demonstration drew over 900 people and was a resounding success. Aiki News went on to sponsor three more events in subsequent years, the last taking place in 1988. The Friendship Demonstrations were among the most historic Aikido events ever held in Japan. Thankfully, the video record of these unique demonstrations remains as a testimony to the skills and willingness of the participating instructors to share the stage in a spirit of harmony. The Founder Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei would surely have been pleased!

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 offer is available for the special price of $49.95 through Saturday, June 1. You may also purchase the Friendship Demonstration videos as a 6-DVD set for $89.95.

Yoshimitsu Yamada demonstrates advanced aikido techniques

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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, is an 8th dan and the chief instructor at the New York Aikikai. He was dispatched to New York City in 1964 which has served as his base for the development 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.

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Dianti says:
Posted May 4, 2013 at 1:29 pm | Permalink

I don’t understand how you can say Yamada sensei was a direct student of O Sensei for 10 years.
I respect him very much, and I like his way of practicing, but he never could have been direct student of O Sensei.
He is younger than Tamura, and Noro sensei for example, who themselves trained only occasionally With O Sensei.