Master Savegnago is one of the most important exponents in the world of Kobayashi Ryu, a school that takes up the inheritance of Grand Master and student of O Sensei, Hirokazu Kobayashi. In it, one continues developing the concepts of an Aikido essentially characterized by the simultaneous contro...

Master Isidro Casas presents us with a complete project on Aikido training with the traditional Japanese saber, or "Tachi", a practice in which, as with empty hands, attack and defense fuse into a single concept. We will study the fundamental movements extracted from Iaido, the Tachi-Dori work th...

In this excellent video, Master Isidro approaches the Nito-Ichi, the school of two swords, collecting some very old techniques and combining Aikido, Iaido, even Kenjutsu, in other words, pure Bushido. The aim is to instruct for combat, using effectively the Katana and the Wakizashi, whose variant...

Ki moves the body, both are only one, this is the principle of Aikido and Budo. In this first series, Nomura Shihan, head instructor of the Osaka Aikikai, presents us with a simple and systematic way to practice, which will allow us to feel and cultivate our Ki in Aikido. Each section of the seri...

In this second work called “En/ten & Sabaki” (circular integration and evasive maneuvers) Nomura Shihan and his Uke A. Malet show us a simple and systematic way of practice that will allow us to integrate the three key stages required to master any martial art: learning the principles, the f...

This video, the third of the series by Master Nomura, completes the two previous volumes, which were dedicated to the principles of Aikido and the technical aspects of Aikido, by presenting "Keiko" meaning "practice." In this video, "Keiko" is presented in three parts, which are entitled "Ki o Nu...

Master Longueira shows some Aikido avanced techniques adapted to the most effective combat methods.

In this video Master Kenneth Furuya presents us with his first video, an extensive and detailed work on Aikido techniques for defense against knife attacks. Here we study the standard Aikido techniques for facing the same type of techniques.

With this video you can learn the basics of techniques and concepts like Ma-ai, Shishei, and Kame, as well as more. Yamada explains and demonstrates the application of the techniques like Kokyu ryoku, Tai-Sabaki, Atemi, and more.

Miyako is the head instructor/director of the Tenshin Dojo in Japan. Yes! The same Tenshin Dojo that the famous actor Steven Seagal used to direct. As most of you already know, Miyako was the first wife of Seagal. What you might not know is that she was always sempai (senior) in the Tatami. Seaga...

In this second project for Budo International, Miyako Fujitani, 6th Dan by the Tokio Aikikai and director of the Aikido tenshin Dojo in Osaka, presents us with a subtle, efficient, elegant and powerful Aikido, insisting that there is a great variety of techniques in Aikido, even if they all imply...

Learn the most vigorous and energetic Aikido, the one in which the enemies are real, where efficiency is the real objective and not just an empty representation of combat. Longueira´s proposal is an reflection towards the idea of modernizing Aikido, it is about returning to its true capabilities ...

Tai-Jitsu - Aiki-Waza.
Emtpy Handed Defense Techniques.
The Essence of Morihiro Saïto Senseï’s Aiki.

The best strategy is to be able to have, for any case, an unlimited number of answers.
For every answer, one truth comes out: the AIKI, the union of energies coexisting without destroying.
This i...

By Patricia Guerri Soke Chief Instructor of Aiki Bukikai Style

The essence of the Aiki presented in this film includes an infinite range of techniques of TAI-JUTSU, AIKI-WAZA presented by AIKI BUKIKAI. Discover many empty hands techniques combined one after the other, see the great richness of t...

An exceptional video in which Master Yamada, with his usual charm and skill, breaks down the technical arsenal of Aikido in his own special way of interpretation. We have classified the techniques into groups to facilitate understanding and acquisition. It is a work that will delight all those wh...

Master Isidro presents us with a complete project on the Bo, the long staff from the Japanese martial tradition characterized by fast, fluid, potent and efficient handling. This instructional, divided into 4 sections, shows us the basic technique and the katas, which will help students to develop...

One of the highest ranking women in the art, Mary Heiny Sensei offers systematic, detailed technical instruction on many of Aikido's techniques. In her included in- depth interview, Heiny Sensei discusses the impact meeting O sensei had on her life and her teaching.

Rather than pitting strength against strength, Aikidoists train to blend with their attackers energy so that they can use it to pin or throw. But what happens when attackers feel technique as it develops and resist - by pulling back, pushing, or bracing?

Here Saotome Sensei - a direct student of...

Direct student of the founder of Aikido, Saotome Sensei explains sword basics, outlines philosophical principles (such as marubashi), illustrates simple sword movements (suburi), and demonstrates the paired movements (kumitachi) on which his instructional system rests. The first five kumitachi ar...

Direct student of the founder of Aikido, Saotome Sensei urges Aikido Students to go beyond basic technical practice (as demonstrated in his first video, The Principles of Aikido) to a more advanced level -- where the study focuses on the "risk points" of "martial situations."

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...