Yoshinkan Aikido Master DVD 1 with Yasuhisa Shioda

Yoshinkan Official Technical DVD Vol. 1 Basics Part 1 (for 10th to 4th grades)

Embark on a comprehensive journey into Yoshinkan Aikido's foundational techniques with headmaster Shiota Yasuhisa. This instructional DVD series, spanning five volumes, meticulously covers the teachings and techniques of Gozo Shioda, celebrated as a master in Aikido. Perfectly tailored for promotion and rank examinations, these volumes provide clear and detailed instruction suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.

Contents:

Stance:

• Stance for right half body
• Stance for left half body

Seiza Method/Etiquette:

• Proper etiquette and seiza (formal sitting)

Kneeling:

• Techniques and etiquette involving kneeling

Defeat (Ukemi):

• Forward rotation defeat
• Forward leap defeat
• Backward defeat
• Backward leap defeat
• Backward defeat (One-handed strike)
• Backward rotation defeat

Basic Movement:

• Body change (1)
• Body change (2)
• Arm strength training (1)
• Arm strength training (2)
• Final movement (1)
• Final movement (2)

Required Techniques:

• One-handed four-way throw (1)
• One-handed four-way throw (2)
• Front strike, one-article hold (1)
• Front strike, one-article hold (2)
• One-handed two-article hold (1)
• One-handed two-article hold (2)
• Front strike, three-article hold (1)
• Front strike, three-article hold (2)
• Front strike, four-article hold (1)
• One-handed Side Iriminage (1)
• Side-face strike Front Iriminage (2)
• Chest-hold Elbow hold (2)
• Front strike Kotegaeshi (2)
• Two-handed Tenchi-nage (1)
• Sitting technique Two-handed Breathing technique (1)

Instructor:
Shioda Yasuhisa
Born on November 15, 1952, Shiota Yasuhisa is the head of the Aikido Yoshinkai Foundation and the Yoshinkan Headquarters Dojo. He is the third son of Gozo Shioda, the founder of Yoshinkan Aikido. Shiota began his Aikido training at the age of 13 and has since dedicated his life to promoting and teaching Aikido globally. His contributions include establishing Aikido programs for youth and adolescents, emphasizing character development through martial arts training.