Power of the Void in Aikido DVD 2 with Tsuneo Ando

Volume 2: Weapon Techniques - Swords and Staffs to Deepen the Principles of Aikido

Delve into the Mastery of Aikido Principles with Weapons

Unlock the secrets of "vacuum ki" and its application in Aikido techniques involving swords and staffs under the guidance of Yoshinkan Aikido Master Ando Tsuneo.

Contents:

What is Vacuum Ki?

Explore the concept of "vacuum energy" in Aikido, leveraging central force and axis movement to create space and manipulate opponents effectively.

Techniques with Swords and Staffs

• Matching Ki: Techniques for inviting swings and thrusts
• Inhaling into Space: Opening the body and adjusting the back leg
• Connecting Ki: Adapting to repulsion and breaking down opponent's defenses

Vacuum Ki Techniques

• Kumiken

  • Right-side change
  • Right to left transition
  • Handling a side-face strike into left transition

• Sword Grab

  • Right-side change: Breath throw
  • Left-side change: Irimi throw
  • Left-side change: Kotegaeshi

• Kumijo

  • Middle thrust
  • Upper thrust
  • Lower thrust

• Staff Grab

  • Right-side change: Breath throw
  • Left-side change: Irimi thrust
  • Right-side change: Side-side Irimi throw

Vacuum Ki Training Method

• Matching the Sword Ki
• Inhaling the Thrust
• Removing the Breath (One article/Four articles)

Instructor and Supervision: Ando Tsuneo (8th Dan in Aikido)

• Yoshinkan Headquarters Chief Instructor
• Born in Ehime Prefecture in 1956, Ando Tsuneo began Aikido during university.
• Apprentice of Gozo Shioda since 1981, he became an instructor in 1993 and founded Yoshinkan Aikido Ryu in 1996.
• Renowned for his reliable techniques learned directly from Shioda, Ando Tsuneo continues to influence students globally.