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The Role of Ukemi in Aikido, Part 2: Interview with George Ledyard

George Ledyard Sensei has been practicing aikido for over 40 years and holds the rank of 7th dan under Mitsugi Saotome Sensei as well as shodan in Daito Ryu Aiki-jujutsu. He is the chief instructor of Aikido Eastside in the Seattle area. He is a...

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The Role of Ukemi in Aikido: An interview with George Ledyard

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Koichi Tohei 1974 Seminar

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Aiki-ken and Aiki-jo with Morihiro Saito

This course highlights the aikido sword and staff forms taught by Morihiro Saito, 9th dan. Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba spent many years studying these weapons — called the Aiki Ken and Jo — at his country retreat in...

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The Second Aikido Friendship Demonstration

One of aikido’s most historic events took place in Tokyo in 1986, the 2nd Aikido Friendship Demonstration. Five unforgettable lecture demonstrations were presented by some of the great legends of the aikido world. This...

Josh Gold

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