Aikido from A to Z Basic Techniques DVD 3 by Reiner Brauhardt

Aikido Fundamental Techniques – Vol. 3: Ground Hold Techniques

By Shihan Reiner Brauhardt, Kyoshi, 8th Dan Aikido

Featuring:

• Ikkyo
• Nikkyo
• Sankyo
• Yonkyo
• Gokyo
• And Many More

Aikido, founded by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century, is one of the world's foremost Japanese martial arts. Combining empty-hand techniques with traditional weapons training using the sword and staff, Aikido is based on the principles of harmony, timing, balance, and efficient movement.

As a purely defensive martial art, Aikido teaches practitioners to redirect an attacker's energy rather than oppose it with force. Through throws, joint locks, and immobilizations, an opponent can be controlled effectively while minimizing unnecessary injury. In addition to providing practical self-defense skills, Aikido develops coordination, flexibility, 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. A pioneer of Aikido in Germany, Brauhardt Sensei has practiced the art for more than forty years and has been teaching professionally since 1985 at his dojo in Siegen.

This third volume, Aikido Fundamental Techniques – Vol. 3, focuses on the essential immobilization and control techniques that form the foundation of Aikido's pinning system. Brauhardt Sensei demonstrates the core techniques of Ikkyo, Nikkyo, Sankyo, Yonkyo, Gokyo, and many additional variations, explaining the principles that make each control effective.

Each technique is applied against the first ten fundamental Aikido attacks, allowing students to understand how the same principles can be adapted to a wide variety of situations. By emphasizing correct body movement, leverage, balance breaking, and precise control, this program helps practitioners build confidence while expanding their technical repertoire.

Whether you are just beginning your Aikido journey or looking to refine your fundamentals, this comprehensive instructional program provides an excellent guide to mastering the essential ground control and immobilization techniques that are central to traditional Aikido.

Languages: English, German, French
Running Time: 77 Minutes