7 more minutes with O’sensei…and the new generation of aikido

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This is a treasure found after being unseen for decades, depicting O’sensei at the end of his life teaching at Hombu Dojo. Basics, sword-work, and even “secret techniques” on film but more importantly, it shows how O’sensei practiced, how he related to students (beginners as uke…), and a bit of what his aikido looked like at the end of his life. Continue reading 7 more minutes with O’sensei…and the new generation of aikido

“Technique is no special thing.” Saotome Sensei instructs on practicing “Aiki Principles.”

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“Aiki Principles in Aikido” is a seminar on DVD with Saotome Sensei that focuses on what the feeling, intent, and purpose of Takemusu Aiki. He focuses on several insights which are important to realizing the benefits and substance of aikido.
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