On this video, Mitsugi Saotome - a direct student of Aikido's founder - systematically demonstrates the full range of Aikido's throwing and pinning techniques, from ikkyo to koshinage. Saotome also discusses some of Aikido's philosophical principles, including musubi (harmonious connection), koky...

In this video, Saotome Sensei -- a direct student of Aikido's legendary founder -- explains the use of the staff (jo) as a training tool for Aikido. After discussing basic jo movements and exercises, Saotome Sensei offers a sequence of six kumijo (complex two person kata), each with several varia...

On this unique video, Mitsugi Saotome Sensei - a direct student of Aikido's Founder, Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei - demonstrates and explains his system for using two swords at once. Beginning with basic stances, he moves to defenses against attacks with single sword and eventually to defenses agains...

Teaching Aikido to Children offers a practical way for Aikido teachers to start a children's program at their dojo. With violence on the rise in our society, Aikido instructors can contribute to reversing this trend by introducing children to the principles of Aikido. Children learn that they can...

Advanced Ukemi for Aikido and other Martial Arts, provides detailed instruction of advanced aspects of falling and is a systematic continuation of Bruce Bookman's first video, "Basic Ukemi - The Art of Falling".

Topics include:
Breakfalls (advanced applications)
Multiple attack ukemi
Falling wh...

Wooden Stick in Aikido

By Shihan Reiner Brauhardt, Kyoshi, 8th Dan Aikido

Jo Suburi
Jo Waza
Jo Dori
And More

Aikido, founded by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century, is one of the world's most respected Japanese martial arts. While best known for its empty-hand techniques, traditional wea...

In this comprehensive instructional program, Master Akeshi introduces you to the traditional art of mastering this classical Japanese weapon. Beginning with the fundamentals, he explains how to select the correct weapon length according to the practitioner's physique, how to handle it properly, a...

By Shihan Reiner Brauhardt Kyoshi 8th Dan Aikido

Wooden sword
Ken "Bokken" Suburi
Tachi Dori "Ken"
Tachi Waza

Aikido is a Japanese martial art that steadily becomes more popular worldwide. It was founded by Morihei Ueshiba at the beginning of the 20th century. Aikido includes elements of differ...

Master Alfonso Longueira is known for preserving and teaching techniques that have largely disappeared from the modern Aikido curriculum. Drawing inspiration from the art's classical roots, he revisits direct, efficient, and highly practical applications that emphasize decisive control with minim...

Produced under the auspices of the Latin American Aikido Federation, this exceptional instructional program once again showcases the remarkable teaching ability of Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan, one of the world's most respected representatives of traditional Aikido.

With his characteristic clarity, ...

In this second instructional program, Master Jose Luis Isidro presents a practical and modern approach to applying Aikido principles in the field of operational police and security self-defense. Drawing on his extensive experience, he demonstrates a series of simple, effective, and highly functio...

By Patricia Guerri, Soke & Chief Instructor of Aiki Bukikai

Tai-Jitsu Aiki-Waza
Curriculum for 1st Kyu through 3rd Dan
Advanced Empty-Hand Techniques
The Essence of Morihiro Saito Sensei's Aiki

Takemusu Aiki represents the culmination of the teachings of O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba as they were de...

This set offers a body centered, principle based "how to" explanation of the essential elements of performing technique with "Aiki" rather than mere muscular force. For the student of Aikido who aspires to attain the kind of effortless, relaxed, yet powerful technique exhibited by teachers such a...

Kaeshiwaza or Reversals is the application of Aiki principles on the part of the uke in Aikido practice. This set offers a delineation of the principles that govern the ability to reverse a technique instantly if ones partner leaves an opening. It is not a basic technique video but rather is inte...

This video is the first of a series on Kiho Waza or Aikido basic technique. Although it is designed for the Beginner / Intermediate student of Aikido, instructors who teach Beginners might find the approach to be helpful in their classes. Kaeshiwaza Vol. 2 is technique intensive, applying the ge...

Filmed at the Alamo City Aikikai in San Antonio, this 3 volume set contains both demonstration and lecture material on the principles involved in the various "Entries" in Aikido. It covers body mechanics, timing, perception, energetic and psychological aspects. As in the sword videos, Ledyard Sen...

Experience one of the top Aikido masters in his prime! TK Chiba was a direct student of the founder of Aikido and achieved the rank of 8th dan. In this archival footage we take you back to the early days of Aikido in England, where Chiba sensei lived and taught during the 1960's and 70's.

Conten...