“Watch Sensei perform morotedori kokyuho at
regular speed, in stop motion, and in slow motion!”

We’re sure you want to improve your aikido technique… the faster the better! It’s common sense that you would want input from the best aikido masters for guidance. Morihiro Saito is certainly at the top of the list given his incredible technical and pedagogical skills. Saito Sensei covers all of the essentials of morotedori kokyuho. Watch Sensei perform morotedori kokyuho at regular speed, in stop motion, and in slow motion! By review the video often, you will begin to imprint the correct execution of this essential exercise that the Founder would practice in every session.

“Do this movement with the feeling of dropping your shoulder, elbows, and hips slightly. Turn to a position beside your partner, looking in the same direction. The spacing, or maai, between you and your partner will be wrong if you look at him. If you face the same direction with the feeling of enveloping him, you will stay close to him and he will be unable to escape. If you look at your partner even slightly, his body will separate from you and there will be too much space between you.” – Morihiro Saito, 9th dan