Tissier Sensei Aikido Demo

Tissier Sensei has very nice technique, the video is a pleasure to watch.

Enjoy

Knife Taking - Aikido vs. Knife

Here's a great video of Tanto Dori - Aikido Knife Taking.

Enjoy

Aikido Koshinage With Takeno Sensei

I really like the way Takeno Sensei is showing koshi, his connection is very nice.

Aikido vs Kick Boxing

Don't read to much into the title of the video, it looks more like karate to me. But, I did think this showed some interesting Aikido techniques applied to kicks.

Kendo VS Naginata

Here's another interesting video of a kendoka vs. a naginata. I still think it would be difficult.

Kendo Disarm

Very cool kendo clip of a kendoka being disarmed.

Basic Koshinage With Ikeda Sensei

Here's a basic exercise to start learning koshinage.

Aikido Randori - Freestyle Technique With Four Attackers

Though this may be a demo the technique of the nage in the video is very nice. Enjoy.

Saotome Sensei Jo Staff Demo

Here's another great video of Saotome Sensei showing some aikido principals as they relate to Jo Staff.

O-Sensei Demonstrates KI, Extension and Grounding

I've always been impressed with this video, O-Sensei is incredible.

Aikido Guy Breaks Broom With One Finger!?

Ok, I don't really buy it, looks like he used his entire hand for that break. But, it was a nice trick. :)

Aikiken related to kotegaishi

Here's a great video that clearly shows the relationship between kotegaishi and aikiken.

Aikido Technique - Ushiro Tekubi-Dori Shiho Nage

I thought this video was interesting, even if the Uke is not really that connected in through the technique. It could just be the demo situation

Old School Iaido Kata - Muso Shinden Ryu

I found this old school video of the Muso Shinden Ryo. As a practitioner of MSR I really enjoyed this one. Hopefully you will too.

Katana Vs. Naginata

I really like this video, it really shows how hard it would be to get close to someone using a naginata if you're wielding a katana

Stupid Guy Breaks Katana

There are so many things in this video that are just wrong. Where to begin?!

Ok, first, the blade that is being sold there is made from 440 stainless steel. 440 is a great steel from a short pocket knife because it has good edge retention, but it is way to brittle to be used in any long blades. Second, he's hitting the back of the blade on a table, when it broke the sharp part swung back towards him.

Koshinage By Ikeda Sensei

Here's a great slow motion shot of Ikeda Sensei performing koshinage off what appears to be a Shomen strike. Very Nice.

Test Cutting - I thought you aikidoka might like this one

Though the English guy on the video over dramatizes the video a bit, the gentleman cutting does have very nice technique.

Saotome Sensei Demo on Irimi Principals

The is a great video showing Saotome Sensei teaching irimi principals. Very sharp and very clear. Enjoy.

Aikido and Live Blade Practice.

Some time ago I started taking iaido classes in conjunction with my aikido training. I found that training with a live blade gave a sharpness, no pun intended, to my iai kata and thus to my aikiken. I would recommend iaido practice to any aikidoka, I believe it has given my practice a bit more focus.

Donovan Waite Seminar in Burlington Vermont

Here's an interesting clip from a seminar in Burlington Vermont.

31 step jo kata

Even though my french is rusty I still like this video with Saito Sensei performing a traditional 31 step jo kata

My Blog's Goal

Hi, My name is Matt and I have been studying aikido since 1998. I plan to gather as much info on aikido as possible and provide another venue for aikidoka to discuss aikido principals and techniques. Feel free to comment at any time and contact me if you're interesting in contributing.

Matt