Yoshinkan Box Set 3: Aikido of Heaven & Earth 3 DVD Set

Aikido's essence lies in the central power, the ultimate concentration within that central power, and further development into the essence of martial arts—the highest state, known as breath power. These are teachings that Gozo Shioda, a master of Aikido, imparts with his entire being.

Gozo Shioda, a renowned master of Aikido who made his name not only in Japan but also worldwide, passed away in 1994. Throughout his life, Shioda often said, "Breath power can be expressed limitlessly regardless of age. Aikido is about realizing one's intentions," and also emphasized, "It's a lifelong practice until death." He earnestly wished for people to learn Aikido and understand its principles, hoping they would awaken to the principles of natural order. The footage contained here is a profound message from Gozo Shioda, transmitting his Aikido techniques and spirit to future generations.

Contents:

Disc 1 - Demonstrations

• 1955-1965 Yahata Jidai Demos
• 1962 Demo for Robert Kennedy
• 1962 Demo for the Japanese Self Defense Force
• 1965 Demo Queen Alexandra of the UK
• 1981 Demo for the Indonesian Ambassador to Japan
• 1981 Kogane Dojo kagami biraki
• 1985 Kokusai Budoin 10th Sogo Budo Taikai

Disc 2 - Black Belt festival & Kenshukai

• Tekubi no sosa
• Irimi 1
• Irimi 2
• Irimi 3
• Mune no sayo 1
• Mune no sayo 2

Disc 3 - Special seminar for uchi deshi at the Shinjuku Dojo

• Special Lecture by Gozo Shioda on "Kamae" 1991.2.23 Centered on his uchi-deshi, Gozo Shioda dedicated approximately one hour to instructing the fundamental "Kamae" posture at the Shinjuku Dojo. This session represents the last recorded teaching session of Gozo Shioda.

Language: Japanese

Lrength: 250 min. on 3 DVDs

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