Videos and DVDs about
Aikido

1. Art of Aikido (VHS)
2. Principles of Aikido (VHS)
3. Tomiki Aikido (VHS)
4. Early American Judo Jujitsu & Aikido (VHS)
5. Masters Martial Arts Collection: Aikido's Ueshiba (VHS)
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6. Aikido's Ueshiba (DVD)
7. Tomiki Aikido (DVD)
8. The Art of Iaido - Way of the Sword (DVD)
9. King of Aikido Vol. I and Vol. II (DVD)
10. Aikido Self Defense for the Modern Warrior Vol. I, Vol. II and Vol. III (DVD)

Art of Aikido
Starring: Dr.Lee Ah Loi
Studio: Artistic Video (February 2, 1994)

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Tomiki style, glad I bought it., August 10, 1999
A viewer from Kansas City, Missouri
This video is a great tool for students of Tomiki style Aikido. I bought it hoping to get a supplement to my personal training, and it was exactly what I expected. The kata is not presented in a way that a pure novice could execute the techniques simply by watching the video, but it gives a good example of each. It is also helpful for the student who wants to learn the Japanese terms for dojo decorum. I think that it would be nearly impossible to learn any martial art from watching a video, but if that is what you are wishing to accomplish this video is not likely the best choice for you. The techniques are shown briefly, and the little steps to achieve the technique are not shown in detail. This video is however an excellent tool for the Aikido student who wishes to use it as a study guide for Tomiki style Aikido, or the student of another style to get a better idea of what Tomiki Aikido is. I gave it 5 stars because it met and even exceeded what I was wanting from the video.

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Principles of Aikido
Starring: Shihan Mitsu Saotome
Studio: Tapeworm (May 20, 1999)

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Saotome Sensei demonstrates the full range of Aikido's basic empty-hand technique and discusses Aikido's underlying principles. (58 min.)

Professionally produced by Aikido Today Magazine.


Viewer Review
Excellent Visualization Tool, June 19, 1999
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As a beginning aikido student, I found this video most helpful in examining techniques (slow motion on my VCR) in detail.
The video demonstrates approximately twenty aikido techniques (several times each).
I recommend it.

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Tomiki Aikido
Starring: Tomiki Kenji
Studio: Tapeworm (November 10, 2000)

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Tomiki Kenji was born in 1900 in Japan. As a youngster he became a student of the esteemed Judo master Jigaro Kano - under whose guidance young Tomiki became a superior Judo student. At the urging of Kano - Tomiki undertook the study of Aikido under its founder M. Ueshiba and soon he began to excel in this art as well. By the time Tomiki grew into manhood he was considered one of the most knowledgeable martial arts experts in Japan respected by one and all not only for his knowledge but for his skill as a teacher to whom 1000’s flocked. This video is just a sampling of the great masters skill and is being released as a tribute to a truly great martial artist of the 20th Century.

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Early American Judo Jujitsu & Aikido
Starring: Bruce Tegner
Studio: Tapeworm (December 20, 2000)

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M 37 -Early American Judo & Jujitsu UPC#6 25866 00115-4 - Narrated by Damion G. Chambers this video “Early American Judo And Ju Jitsu” is a complete 45 lesson in Judo that features Martial Arts pioneer Bruce Tegner.
This video was filmed mostly in and around 1948 and is part of the Tegner legacy which was created by primarily by Bruce and his mother that set the stage for martial artists of the future.

Also in this tape is an assortment of very rare photos and footage of Master Kenji Tomiki and American martial arts icon Mel Bruno. Those serious martial artists of Judo and Ju Jitsu will find that this video is a must for their libraries as it depicts the early martial arts in America.

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Masters Martial Arts Collection: Aikido's Ueshiba
Starring: Morihei Ueshiba
Studio: Tapeworm (January 1, 2000)

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What a great tape!!, December 18, 2001
Reviewer: Michael C. Riehle (see more about me at Amazon.com) from Stockton, CA
There is a label on the tape warning you about the quality of the older footage. Ignore it, open the tape, watch it. Yes, alright, some of the older footage isn't up to modern production standards and it occasionally damages the presentation of an otherwise brilliant move, but the overall tape more than makes up for these occasional problems. Just the information on O'Sensei and why he started Aikido alone makes it worthwhile. You won't learn Aikido from this tape, but you might learn why you should learn Aikido.

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Aikido's Ueshiba
Starring: Morihei Ueshiba
Release Date: June 1, 2003

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Aikido’s Ueshiba features Master Morihei Ueshiba. He can be seen in this video performing Aikido at its very best. Not only will you see the founder but also his son and other great Aikido Masters like Tohei Saito and Shioda when they were very young. The video also includes a sequence of night time shots that feature the Master demonstrating very rare sword and jo techniques in the forest. This video is in extremely good condition and has been created from 8mm film.

Approx 36 minutes B/W

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Tomiki Aikido
Starring: Tomiki Kenji
Studio: RISING SUN PRODUCTIONS (November 11, 2003)

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see the VHS edition

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The Art of Iaido - Way of the Sword
Starring: Gloria E. Nomura, Shihan
Director: Jim Branstetter
Studio: Rubberbullet Productions (June 27, 2003)

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Iaido, the Way of the Samurai Sword, is the art of drawing and using the traditional Japanese sword (katana). Iaido is a non-combative physical and mental discipline formulated in 1932, largely through the efforts of Nakayama Hakudo and Oe Masamichi Shikei. Iaido is a way of self-cultivation through self-realization and spiritual development. The samurai swordsman, through his skill, has the capability to kill, yet does not. He has no conscious intention to harm others and wields the sword only to master his "self."

Here Nomura Sensei instructs on basic Iaido skills and demonstrates a variety of Iaido systems, including Shoden, Chuden, and Shindo Munen Ryu. The forms are shown in sitting and standing positions. Every form (kata) in each system is demonstrated from different angles accompanied with explanations to clarify the movements. Also included are free-style movements and pair work.


Viewer Review
Excellent work!, August 3, 2003
Reviewer: Daniel Reid from San Francisco, CA, USA
Overall, I was very impressed with this DVD. The swordsmanship of Sensei Nomura and her students is impeccable, and I appreciated the level of detail presented in such a compact format. That being said, this type of DVD is not intended for beginners; no book or video can replace the training one would receive from a qualified sensei. However, as a supplement to dojo training, this DVD is invaluable.
My only complaints are some minor problems with photography and sound, particularly in the scenes shot on the beach. These flaws don't detract from the overall quality of the performances, though; the beach scenes give a nice change from the usual dojo setting. The guitar music is very nice as well.

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King of Aikido Vol. I and II
Studio: Pro-Active Entertain (March 25, 2003)

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Aikido Self Defense for the Modern Warrior Vol. I, II and III
Director: George Alexander
Studio: Yamazato (October 25, 2003)

DVD Features: Color, Digital Sound, Full Screen
Encoding: Region 1

Vol. I: ASIN: B000162ZNS
Vol. II: ASIN: B000162ZO2
Vol. III: ASIN: B000162ZOC

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Tape I Kotegaeshi – Wristlock defenses against grabs, punches and strikes.
This instructional series brings together the dynamics of aikido and other martial arts into a self-defense system that truly works! It is brought to you by Sensei David Dye an accomplished martial artist and a law enforcement officer with over thirty years of experience as a police officer! The series is available in both VHS or DVD.

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