Ultimate Aikido Introduction DVD by Yasuhisa Shioda

Born as the son of the unparalleled master Gozo Shioda, Yasuhisa Shioda began Aikido at the age of 13 and has walked the path of Aikido ever since. He diligently trained at the headquarters of practical Aikido, the Yoseikan Aikido Dojo, while also contributing extensively to the spread of Aikido in universities, police departments, corporations, and cultural centers. This DVD presents Yasuhisa Shioda teaching a groundbreaking methodology to master self-discipline based on the principles of Aikido, covering basic postures, movements, and techniques effectively and efficiently.

Contents:

Self Training (Jiko Tanren)

• Koho Ukemi (Backward Breakfalls)
• Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi (Forward Rolling Breakfalls)
• Zenpo Hiyaku Ukemi (Forward Jumping Breakfalls)
• Shikko Ho (Knee Walking Techniques)
• Bokuto Suburi (Wooden Sword Exercises)
• Zenpo Kaiten Ukemi Holding a Sword
• Practice Swing, Abdominal Muscles
• Suburi Squat

Basic Posture (Kihon Sisei)

• Kamae (Ready Stance)
• Kamae no Gokui (Secrets of Kamae)

Basic Movement (Kihon Dosa)

• Straight Line Exercise: Hiriki no Yosei (1)
• Kaiten Undo - Tai no Henko (2) (Rotational Movement - Body Movement (2))
• Jushin Ido - Hiriki no Yosei (2) (Center of Gravity Movement - Development of Arm Power (2))

Principles of Aikido (Aikido no Riai)

• Kaiten and Jushin Ido (Rotation and Center of Gravity Movement)
• Shuchu-ryoku (The Power of Concentration)
• Timing
• Kaiten Undo (Rotational Movement)
• Hineri (Twisting)
• Hiki Komu (Drawing In)
• One Against Many (Ichi Tai Ta)

Basic Techniques (Kihon Giho)

• Katate Mochi Shiho Nage (Single Hand Grasp - Four Direction Throw)
• Shomen Uchi Ikajo Osae (Front Strike - First Control)
• Katate Mochi Nikajo Osae (Single Hand Grasp - Second Control)
• Shomen Uchi Sankajo Osae (Front Strike - Third Control)
• Shomen Uchi Yonkajo Osae (Front Strike - Fourth Control)
• Katate Mochi Sokumen Irimi Nage (Single Hand Grasp - Side Entry Throw)
• Shomen Uchi Shomen Irimi Nage (Front Strike - Front Entry Throw)
• Mune Mochi Hiji Shime (Chest Grasp - Elbow Lock)
• Katate Mochi Hiji Ate Kokyu Nage (Single Hand Grasp - Elbow Strike Breath Throw)
• Shomen Uchi Kote Gaeshi (Front Strike - Wrist Return)
• Ryote Mochi Tenchi Nage (Both Hands Grasp - Heaven and Earth Throw)
• Kokyu Ho (Breathing Techniques)

Featuring:

Yasuhisa Shioda Born on November 15, 1952, in Saitama Prefecture. He started Aikido at the age of 13 and has pursued it ever since. After graduating from the Faculty of Economics at Chuo University in 1976, he dedicated himself to Aikido training under Gozo Shioda at the Yoseikan Aikido headquarters, while actively promoting Aikido in universities, police departments, corporations, and cultural centers. He spent three years in the UK from 1984, establishing a foundation for Aikido's expansion before returning to Japan. Currently, he focuses on promoting and devel

Language: Japanese with English subtitles

Length: 116 min

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