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Thursday, January 24, 2008

Samurai Sword Video


I know a lot of you have seen this type of video before, but I thought this one was interesting. Maybe I like it since I sell this companies swords. Check it out.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

XMA Bokken Kata


In contrast to the video below, this is more of an XMA style kata. I personally am not a fan, and never really liked performing noto with bokken in my obi. Just my two cents.

Saito Sensei Aikido Video


Here's a classic video of Saito Sensei demonstrating bokken cuts. Check this one out, I think you'l enjoy it.

Friday, January 18, 2008

Koichi Tohei - Authentic Aikido


The video above is great, I really enjoyed this one. Have fun watching.

Aikido in Norway


I liked this video, but I thought the music was a bit to rave oriented.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Sparring and Different Styles


In my study of aikido I have enjoyed watching other styles, such as the Olympic Tae Kwon Do seen above. While this practice may be geared towards scoring a point their techniques still look very skilled and powerful. Check it out and enjoy.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

O-Sensei Aikido Video


Here's a nice video of O-Sensei that you may be interested in.

Kendo Disarm


Every time I see this video I remind myself to keep a tight grip on my shinai while practicing.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Tissier Sensei Performing Aikido Koshinage Techniques


While I really don't like the music in the video (it reminds me of the music from the original mega man) the koshi throws are very nice.

Friday, January 11, 2008

Traditional Tameshigiri


The last video was definitely of the back yard variety, but this video shows much more tradition and skill.

Katana Cutting Eight Mats -


This video is very impressive, his cuts look fairly clean and he actually made it through eight mats.

Ikeda Sensei Demonstrates Aikido Irimi


This is a very impressive video, Ikeda Sensei is always very sharp and clear. I took ukeme for Ikeda Sensei at a summer camp years ago and was very impressed.

Monday, January 7, 2008

River Valley Aikido Ukeme Seminar A Hit.


No pun intended in the title. :) Charles Colton Sensei focus was almost entirely on ukeme practice, particularly joining with both nage and the earth. Training included sensitivity training, opening rather than tensing and the beginning of a blending break fall. All in all a very informative seminar with a great turnout.

Friday, January 4, 2008

Doshu Aikido Demo


This video shows Doshu giving a demo on the relationship between Jo and open hand aikido practice.

We're having an Aikido Seminar in Brattleboro


This weekend the River Valley Aikido Club is hosting an Ukeme intensive seminar. The seminar will be taught by Charles Colton Sensei. So, join us if you have the desire to improve your ukeme.

Please note: The video above is about Donovan Waite Sensei and was used only to display ukeme not the instructor of the seminar.

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Steven Seagal Aikido Black Belt Test Part Two



Here's the rest of the Steven Seagal video, check it out.

Steven Seagal Aikido Black Belt Test



There's quite a few weird things in this video but the clip of the black belt test is interesting. Enjoy.

 
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