Master of Aiki DVD 1 by Kogen Sugasawa

Nippon Den Daito-ryu Aiki-Jujutsu

Vol. 1: Jujutsu

Front Techniques for Refining "Kiai" as a Prelude to Aiki

"Jujutsu" serves as the front technique in refining "kiai" as a prelude to Aiki. "Aiki-Jujutsu" follows as the technique extending from jujutsu with numerous variations, while "Aiki-no-jutsu" represents a strategic theory mastered by high-ranking warriors, distinct from the first two.

Throughout the gradual mastery of these three major Nippon Den techniques, the "kiai" cultivated in jujutsu naturally evolves into "Aiki", the quintessence of Japanese martial arts.

Contents:

• Explanation of ten representative techniques from the four forms of "Itori", "Tachiai", "Hanza Hantachi", and "Urotori" from Nippon Den Jujutsu Ikkajo.

  • "Itori" from the Japanese Traditional Jujutsu One Article

  • Ippon-dori

  • Gyaku Udetori

  • Kotegaeshi

  • "Tachiai"

  • Ippon-dori

  • Karanage

  • Shiho-nage

  • "Hanza Hantachi"

  • Hanmi-nage

  • Ura-otoshi

  • "Urotori"

  • Tachi-eri-dori

  • Ryohiza-gaeshi

  (Demonstration by Master Tsunemoto Sugasawa, explanations in instructional format, and application techniques for each technique)

• Introduction of "Aiki-jo" and "Aiki Nitouken" from "Aiki Kihon Soho", another stage of Aiki within the Ninomiya-Tsunemoto tradition.

Instruction and Supervision:
Kogen Sugasawa
Born in Tokyo in 1951, Kogen Sugasawa (real name: Shigeru Sugasawa) has been immersed in martial arts since his youth, initially studying judo and karate. His journey into Nippon Den Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu began under Master Kakuyama Kozui in 1981, where he swiftly demonstrated his talent and dedication. He has since developed his own style of Nippon Den Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, teaching extensively while maintaining his professional career in education.

Language: Japanese 

Run time: 60 min.

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