Seeking the Heart of Aikido – Manseikan Aikido Demonstration DVD

Seeking the Heart of Aikido (合気道の心を求めて) documents a special Manseikan Aikido demonstration held on September 24, 2011, at the Kumamoto Prefectural Theater.

The program explores the spirit and principles of Aikido through demonstrations of empty-hand techniques, weapons practice, self-defense, and paired training. The presentation emphasizes Aikido not simply as a collection of martial techniques, but as a path centered on harmony, connection, and personal development.

The DVD also features historical imagery connected with Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, along with footage and photographs illustrating the traditions preserved by the Banseikan organization.

A valuable Japanese-language DVD for Aikido practitioners, martial arts historians, and collectors interested in the philosophical and technical traditions of Aikido.

Length: 1 hour & 23 min.

Publication date: 2011