Kyoichi Inoue, inheriting the profound techniques of Aikido from the master Gozo Shioda, unveils his interpretation of Aikido. Delving into the essence of martial arts as Aikido, he emphasizes the spirit of harmony, the importance of fundamentals, and correct methodologies. Through decades of devoted Aikido practice, he meticulously explains the supreme techniques he has mastered and their underlying mechanisms. This DVD is a gift to all Aikido practitioners.

Contents:

• What is Aikido?
• Breathing Power (Kokyuryoku)
• Basic Movement: Half-Body Stance (Kihon Dosa Hanmi no Kamae)
• Development of Arm Power (Hiriki no Yosei)
• Body Movement (Tai no Henko 1 and 2)
• Application of Aikido Techniques
• Second Control of Front Strike – Three Count Control (Shomen Uchi Sankajo Osae 2)
• First Control of Single Hand Cross Hold (Katate Ayamochi Nikajo Osae 1)
• Second Control of Side Strike – Four Count Control (Yokomen Uchi Yonkajo Osae 2)
• First Return of Front Thrust (Shomen Zuki Kote Gaeshi 1)
• First Throw from Single Hand Cross Hold (Katate Mochi Shiho Nage 1)
• Second Control of Front Strike – First Control (Shomen Uchi Ikkajo Osae 2)
• First Entry Throw from Single Hand Cross Hold (Katate Mochi Sokumen Irimi Nage 1)
• Second Entry Throw from Front Strike – First Entry (Shomen Uchi Shomen Irimi Nage 2)
• Second Elbow Lock (Mune Mochi Hiji Shime 2)
• Second Breath Throw from Front Thrust Elbow (Shomen Zuki Hiji Ate Kokyu Nage 2)
• Breath Throw from Front Strike (Shomen Uchi Kokyu Nage)
• When Each Part of the Body is Held
• Weapons (Tanto & Ken)

Featuring:

Kyoichi Inoue Born on September 10, 1935, in Hokkaido. He joined the Yoshinkan Aikido Dojo in 1955 and underwent rigorous training under the guidance of Director Gozo Shioda. In 1970, at the behest of Director Shioda, he began teaching Aikido as a martial arts instructor for the Metropolitan Police Department. He established the Aikido examination regulations and solidified the instructional system. In 1996, he retired from the Metropolitan Police Department and became the head instructor at the Yoshinkan Aikido Headquarters Dojo. In 2002, he became the 2nd Director of the Yoshinkan Aikido Dojo. In 2010, he assumed the position of Director of the Aikido Shinwa-kan. In 2014, he founded the Aikido Nisshinkan. Over the years, he has trained numerous disciples as a representative Aikido practitioner inheriting Gozo Shioda’s Aikido. He holds the rank of Aikido Hanshi 10th Dan and is an honorary instructor of the Metropolitan Police Department. He passed away on December 23, 2017, at the age of 82.

Language: Japanese with English subtitlesRun time: 115 min.SPD-8081