“Now I have to continue to seek inspiration and knowledge from others, and to strengthen the mentor / disciple relationships I have with my students.” Josh Gold: It was around 2004 that you were introduced...
Archive - October 2015
Josh GoldStanley Pranin’s Aikido Chronological Chart for Dojo Display, Hi-res download – $12.99
“The Epic Sweep of Aikido History at a Glance!” The evolution of Aikido was a development that spanned more than 50 years. The beginning and early phase of the art took place in the prewar period. The devastation of the...
“O-Sensei’s spiritual talk was gibberish!” Not so says Michio Hikitsuchi, 10th dan! by Stanley Pranin
“The quickness in Aikido is beyond seizing the initiative. It is ‘katsuhayabi‘, a speed that transcends space and time.” I frequently mention the problem that all of us who practice face in...
Ebook: Morihiro Saito: Takemusu Aikido, Volume 4 — Kokyunage – $12.99
“78 Kokyunage Techniques” Takemusu Aikido, Volume 4: Kokyunage is the fourth volume of a comprehensive technical series covering the aikido of the Founder Morihei Ueshiba, as taught in Iwama, Ibaragi Prefecture...
Ebook: Morihiro Saito: Takemusu Aikido, Volume 3 — Basics Concluded – $12.99
“Kaitennage, Koshinage, Tenchinage & Jujinage” Takemusu Aikido, Volume 3: Basics Concluded is the third volume of this comprehensive series presenting the aikido of Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei. Volume 3 covers...
Ebook: Morihiro Saito: Takemusu Aikido, Volume 2 — More Basics – $12.99
“Master every Yokomenuchi, Kotegaeshi, and Iriminage imaginable!” This volume, titled Takemusu Aikido: More Basics, is the second of the comprehensive technical series authored by Morihiro Saito, 9th dan...
Ebook: Morihiro Saito: Takemusu Aikido, Volume 5 — Bukidori & Ninindori – $12.99
“Rarely taught, advanced weapons and empty-handed techniques for the serious aikido student! This volume entitled Takemusu Aikido: Bukidori & Ninindori is the fifth of the comprehensive series by Morihiro...
Ebook: Morihiro Saito: Takemusu Aikido, Volume 1 — Background & Basics – $14.99
“Prepare yourself for your next exam! The Bible of Aikido Basic Techniques: Ikkyo through Yonkyo” This work, Takemusu Aikido: Background & Basics, is the first of Morihiro Saito’s final series of Aikido...
Ebook: Morihiro Saito: Takemusu Aikido Special Edition – “Budo” – $12.99
“Commentary on the 1938 Training Manual of Morihei Ueshiba” Among the technical volumes authored by Morihiro Saito, certainly the most unique must be his publication of “Takemusu Aikido – Special...
Effective techniques without strength by Stanley Pranin
“He went down easily. I had only used one hand from beginning to end!” From the start of my involvement in aikido I would find myself using physical force in an attempt to salvage techniques that were not...