Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Hikari-Do DVD by Buko Koga

Instead of trying to throw your opponent, "see them with your mind's eye" and move them naturally.

This DVD features instruction by Grandmaster Buko Koga, who personally teaches the authentic techniques and training methods of "Aiki no Waza" (Aiki techniques of harmonizing energy), passed down from Sokaku Takeda to Kodo Horikawa and Musakatsu (Takeo) Nishikido. Emphasizing the creation of a body of energy ("Ki"), the focus is not on mechanical techniques or forms but on understanding the essence of Aiki through fundamental practice. This makes for a deeply engaging learning experience.

CONTENTS

1. Introduction: What is Hikari-do?
2. Basics of Hikari-do

• Five Basic Principles
• Forming the "Hand of Ki" – Three Fundamental Techniques
  • Introduction to the Hand of Ki
  • [1] Tsuki (Thrust)
  • [2] Age (Raise)
  • [3] Hakobi (Carry)

3. Building the Body of Ki

• [1] Building from Ukemi (Receiving Techniques) / Ki Ukemi Techniques
• [2] Hikari-do Reiho (Kodo Etiquette) / The Strength of Hikari-do Reiho
• Techniques Using the Hand and Body of Ki
  • Shiho-nage (Four-Directional Throw)
  • Kuma-no-te (Bear Hand)
  • Jodan-tsuki / Tsukami-te (Upper Thrust / Grabbing Hand)
  • Kime-waza (Locking Techniques)
  • Multiple Attackers: Demonstration and Explanation

4. Training the Body of Ki

• Elbow Training: Elbow Ukemi
• Shoulder Training: Shoulder Ukemi / Against Multiple Opponents
• Head Training: Head Raising
• Knee Training: Knee Raising
• Ankle Training: Ankle Raising
• Chest Training: Chest Raising
• Body Training: Rear Bear Hug Escape

Instructor Supervision: Koga Buko
Born in Fukuoka in 1958. Entered Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu in 1981, receiving personal instruction from Grandmaster (Takeo) Musakatsu Nishikido the following year. In 1989, he received Menkyo Kaiden (full mastery). In 2015, he became Headmaster and Chief Instructor of Hikari-Do, and in 2020, he was awarded the rank of 8th dan.

Language: Japanese

Run Time: 1 hour & 9 min.

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