Aikido from A to Z Basic Techniques DVD 2 by Reiner Brauhardt

Aikido Fundamental Techniques – Vol. 2: Throwing Techniques

By Shihan Reiner Brauhardt, Kyoshi, 8th Dan Aikido

Featuring:

• Shiho Nage
• Kote Gaeshi
• Irimi Nage
• Sumi Otoshi
• And Many More

Aikido, founded by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century, is one of the world's most respected Japanese martial arts. Built upon the principles of harmony, timing, and efficient movement, Aikido combines empty-hand techniques with traditional weapons training using the sword and staff, creating a complete martial discipline.

As a purely defensive art, Aikido teaches practitioners to blend with an attack rather than oppose it with force. By redirecting the attacker's energy through throws, joint controls, and immobilizations, an opponent can be neutralized effectively while minimizing unnecessary injury. More than a method of self-defense, Aikido develops balance, coordination, awareness, discipline, and mental focus.

In the acclaimed instructional series Aikido from A to Z, Grand Master Reiner Brauhardt (Kyoshi, 8th Dan Aikido) presents a complete and systematic study of the art, guiding students from the fundamentals to advanced techniques with and without weapons. One of Europe's leading Aikido instructors, Brauhardt Sensei has devoted more than forty years to the art and has been teaching professionally since 1985 at his dojo in Siegen, Germany.

This second volume, Aikido Fundamental Techniques – Vol. 2, is dedicated to the essential throwing techniques that form the core of Aikido. Through detailed demonstrations and clear instruction, Brauhardt Sensei teaches fundamental throws including Shiho Nage, Kote Gaeshi, Irimi Nage, Sumi Otoshi, and many others, explaining the principles that make each technique effective.

Each throw is demonstrated against the first ten fundamental Aikido attacks, allowing students to understand how a single technique can be adapted to different situations. By emphasizing correct timing, balance breaking, body movement, and technical precision, this program provides both beginners and experienced practitioners with a thorough understanding of Aikido's versatile throwing methods.

Whether you are building your foundation or refining your technique, this instructional program offers an excellent guide to mastering the essential throwing principles that define traditional Aikido.

Languages: English, German, French
Running Time: 60 Minutes