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.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Samurai Sword Video
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Labels: Making the samurai sword
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.
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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.
Posted by M. Tuttle at 5:58 AM 0 comments
Labels: Bokken, Saito Sensei
Friday, January 18, 2008
Koichi Tohei - Authentic Aikido
The video above is great, I really enjoyed this one. Have fun watching.
Posted by M. Tuttle at 5:38 AM 1 comments
Labels: Aikido, Koichi Tohei
Aikido in Norway
I liked this video, but I thought the music was a bit to rave oriented.
Posted by M. Tuttle at 5:26 AM 0 comments
Labels: Aikido
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.
Posted by M. Tuttle at 4:53 AM 0 comments
Labels: Sparring, Tae Kwon Do
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
O-Sensei Aikido Video
Here's a nice video of O-Sensei that you may be interested in.
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Kendo Disarm
Every time I see this video I remind myself to keep a tight grip on my shinai while practicing.
Posted by M. Tuttle at 9:06 AM 0 comments
Labels: Kendo
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.
Posted by M. Tuttle at 12:02 PM 0 comments
Labels: Koshinage, Tissier Sensei
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.
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Labels: Katana, Tameshigiri
Katana Cutting Eight Mats -
This video is very impressive, his cuts look fairly clean and he actually made it through eight mats.
Posted by M. Tuttle at 3:07 PM 1 comments
Labels: Katana, Tameshigiri
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.
Posted by M. Tuttle at 9:43 AM 0 comments
Labels: Aikido, Ikeda Sensei, Irimi
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.
Posted by M. Tuttle at 10:16 AM 0 comments
Labels: Aikido, Ukeme Seminar
Friday, January 4, 2008
Doshu Aikido Demo
This video shows Doshu giving a demo on the relationship between Jo and open hand aikido practice.
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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.
Posted by M. Tuttle at 5:45 AM 0 comments
Labels: Aikido, Ukeme 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.
Posted by M. Tuttle at 9:06 AM 0 comments
Labels: Aikido, Randori, Steven Seagal
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.
Posted by M. Tuttle at 8:22 AM 1 comments
Labels: Aikido, Steven Seagal