100% Uchi Kaiten Aikido DVD with Jose Isidro

Master Jose Luis Isidro, 7th Dan Aikido and an internationally recognized expert in police and military defensive tactics, presents an in-depth study of one of Aikido's most effective yet often overlooked tactical concepts: Uchi Kaiten ("entering inside").

While many modern practitioners focus primarily on the external forms of Aikido, Isidro returns to the art's original martial principles, demonstrating how Uchi Kaiten creates superior positioning, control, and tactical advantage. Through decades of practical experience, he reveals why this concept remains one of the most efficient ways to neutralize an opponent while maintaining balance, mobility, and initiative.

The program includes detailed instruction in Katate Dori defenses, a wide range of techniques against wrist grabs, and Renraku Waza—the seamless linking of techniques that allows practitioners to adapt naturally as an opponent reacts. Rather than relying on predetermined movements, students learn to develop fluid transitions that make their Aikido more realistic, dynamic, and effective.

Advanced technical applications and Randori training complete the program, demonstrating how the principles of Uchi Kaiten can be applied under increasingly demanding conditions. More than simply teaching individual techniques, this instructional develops the ability to think tactically, move naturally, and apply Aikido as a living martial art.

Whether you are an experienced Aikidoka or a martial artist seeking a deeper understanding of practical Aikido, this program offers valuable insights into moving beyond technique to master the principles that make Aikido truly effective.

Contents: 

-Ai hanmi katate dori & jodan tsuki
-Gyaku hanmi katate dori
-Renraku waza
-Advanced techniques
-Randori

Language: English, Spanish, Italian, French