Daito Ryu Aikijujutusu: What is Aiki? DVD with Katsuyuki Kondo

Takeda Sōkaku, Takeda Tokimune, and Kondo Katsuyuki are part of the legitimate lineage known for their transition from "Jujutsu" to "Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu," spreading from Japan to the world. Over time, the techniques and spirit of Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu, originating from the martial traditions of the Kai Takeda clan and incorporating the secret techniques known as "Goshiki," have been further refined by Takeda Sōkaku. This production meticulously introduces and explains the distinctions between Daito-Ryu Jujutsu and Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu, delving into the essence of the latter's revolutionary content.

Contents:

History of Daito-Ryu:

• Interview 1: Exploring the Essence of Aiki
• Technique Explanation: Differences between Daito-Ryu Jujutsu and Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu
  • Tachiai Ippon-Dori
  • Tachiai Kuruma-Daoshi
  • Tachiai Gyaku-Udedori
  • Tachiai Koshiguruma
  • Tachiai Obiotoshi
  • Tachiai Karaminage
  • Tachiai Uraotoshi
  • Kokyuryoku (Breathing Power)
  • Tachiai Kirikaeshi
  • Tachiai Kotegaeshi
  • Tachiai Shihonage
  • Tachiai Shihonage Ura
  • Tachiai Ippondori Ura
  • Hanza-Handachi Hanminage
  • Hanza-Handachi Uraotoshi
  • Hanza-Handachi Izori
  • Hanza-Handachi Kata-Otoshi
  • Applied Aiki Techniques: Tachidori, Sotogote, Shichiribiki

Bonus Footage:

• Takeda Sōkaku's 150th Birth Anniversary
• 40th Anniversary of the Katsushika Branch Establishment
• The 54th Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu Demonstration, Tokyo Budokan, August 16, 2009
• Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu 2009 Seminar

Cast: Kondo Katsuyuki Born in 1945 in Katsushika, Tokyo. Engaged in martial arts from a young age, studying Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu. Became a disciple of Takeda Tokimune in 1961. Established the Katsushika Branch in 1969. Authorized as a teaching assistant in 1974. Received full transmission (Menkyo Kaiden) in 1988 and appointed as acting head. In 1994, he was nominated by the National Branch Chiefs' Conference as Head and General Manager of the Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu Headquarters, succeeding Tokimune. He continues to promote the legitimate lineage of Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu globally.

Language: Japanese with English subtitles

Run time: 116 min.

SPD-8502