Aikido Kobayashi Dojo DVD Series 4 Henka & Oyo Waza (Variations & Applied Techniques) by Yasuo Kobayashi

Expand beyond fundamentals and explore the adaptive side of Aikido with this advanced instructional volume from Yasuo Kobayashi. In this fourth installment of the Kobayashi Dojo series, Kobayashi Sensei reveals how core techniques evolve into fluid responses through henka waza (variations) and oyo waza (applied techniques).

Drawing on decades of teaching and direct lineage to the founder’s tradition, this DVD emphasizes practical adaptability, continuous movement, and the ability to respond naturally under changing conditions.

Contents include:

• Henka waza: variations of techniques such as iriminage, nikyo, sankyo, and more

• Renraku waza: flowing combinations linking ikkyo, nikyo, sankyo, and beyond

• Kaeshi waza: counter-techniques from ikkyo, kotegaeshi, shihonage, and others

• Tanto-dori, tachi-dori, and jo-dori (defenses against knife, sword, and staff)

• Futari-dori (two-person attacks) featuring dynamic applications of core techniques

• Practical insights drawn from Kobayashi Sensei’s lifelong experience

Filmed at the Aikido Kobayashi Dojo in Tokyo, this volume highlights timing, connection, and adaptability—key elements that transform static technique into living Aikido.

Ideal for intermediate to advanced practitioners, this DVD offers a deeper understanding of how techniques interrelate, evolve, and function in real practice.

A valuable addition for any serious Aikido student seeking to move from form to application.

Language: Japanese