“Is the study of the Aiki Ken and Jo important to your progress?”

There are a variety of schools of thought as to whether study of the Aiki Ken and Jo is essential to developing the well-rounded aikidoka. When making your personal decision, consider the following. Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba was very serious about his study of the ken and jo from his middle years onward. He considered knowledge of these weapons as a key component of “Takemusu Aiki,” the highest level of attainment in the art where one is capable of spontaneously executing techniques perfectly suited to the circumstances. Moreover, weapons practice strengthens the entire body, enhances hip stability and an understanding of maai (combative distance). Many who have not had access to aikido weapons training have sought to fill this gap by studying various outside systems such as iaido and classical Japanese weapons schools. Fortunately, aikido does include an elaborate weapons curriculum and these DVDs will open up a new dimension in your training.

It is for these reasons that we are offering a special for this week of the famous Aiki Ken and Aiki Jo DVD set by Morihiro Saito Sensei, 9th dan. These DVDs cover all of the basic Iwama weapons forms of the aikdo sword and staff curriculum as taught by Saito Sensei over a period of several decades. In addition, as a special bonus, we are adding a one-year subscription to the Aikido Journal Members Site, all for the affordable price of $39.95. This offer is valid only through Saturday, March 24.

Click here for detailed information of this offer of Morihiro Saito’s Aiki Ken and Aiki Jo DVDs plus a 1-year subscription at the special price of $39.95.