http://northfloridaaikido.org/LibraryEN-UShttp://northfloridaaikido.org/LibraryThis is the second of a two-disc set covering most of the Iwama Aiki Ken and Aiki Jo curriculum expertly demonstrated by Morihiro Saito, 9th dan. These ken and jo forms were compiled and refined by Saito Sensei based on his weapons training directly under Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba. These DVDs present the most detailed instruction available on Aikido weapons and clearly depict each sword and staff movement in an easily-understood manner.2008-07-30T16:50:45http://northfloridaaikido.org/LibraryThis is the first of a two-DVD set covering most of the Iwama Aiki Ken and Aiki Jo curriculum expertly demonstrated by Morihiro Saito, 9th dan. These ken and jo forms were compiled and refined by Saito Sensei based on his weapons training directly under Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba. These DVDs present the most detailed instruction available on Aikido weapons and clearly depict each sword and staff movement in an easily-understood manner.2008-07-30T16:50:14http://northfloridaaikido.org/LibraryIn this DVD William Gleason Sensei (6th dan) demonstrates why the recognition of underlying sword movements is essential to the understanding of many Aikido techniques. Gleason Sensei will show you how the study of swordwork in Aikido can go beyond the memorization of kata, and why the true benefit comes from experiencing the proper handling of the sword itself. Learn how the movements in traditional swordwork and those in Aikido barehanded techniques are essentially one and the same.2008-07-30T16:49:33http://northfloridaaikido.org/LibraryThe Friendship Demonstration which took place in 1985 introduced a new concept where teachers of different backgrounds and affiliations shared their accumulated expertise before a large, appreciative audience. The skill level of the participants in this demonstration is extremely high and their detailed explanations provide an abundance of information that will stimulate your training and understanding of the art. A full English voiceover of the Japanese commentary is included so as to make these tapes accesible to an international audience of aikidoka.2008-07-30T16:44:57http://northfloridaaikido.org/Library2008-07-30T16:44:24http://northfloridaaikido.org/Library2008-07-30T16:43:57http://northfloridaaikido.org/LibraryThis is a three DVD set with both demonstration and lecture material. It is less a technique video than an exposition of the principles of both Aikido empty hand and sword work. This set should be of interest to students of Aikido at all levels, the principles demonstrated apply to all Aikido technique regardless of style.2008-07-30T16:43:31http://northfloridaaikido.org/LibraryIt is our hope that our DVD will generate similar questions for our competitors to answer, like, "How do your swords compare to Cold Steel's?" or "What evidence do you have to back up your claims?" A picture is worth a thousand words and a demonstration is worth a thousand pictures, and our new Graphic Sword Proof makes our case as never before. It demonstrates through incredible torture testing and fantastic feats of cutting power just how sharp, strong and effective our swords really are.2008-07-30T16:42:52http://northfloridaaikido.org/LibraryMark Salzman always was interested in Kung-Fu and the Chinese culture, claims to have seen every Kung-Fu movie. 1982, with a degree in Chinese literature, he visits a province university in China for two years to teach Chinese teachers the English language. He learns the refinements of correct behavior among Chinese people, makes friends with his pupils, falls in love with the young doctor Ming, learns Uschu (similar Kung-Fu) from the famous teacher Pan... but also learns about political repression, especially when he's forbidden contact with some of his friends.2008-07-30T16:42:18http://northfloridaaikido.org/LibraryThis DVD featuring O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba is an amazing historical document consisting of two parts. The first section is the uncut version of a Japanese tv documentary titled "Aikido" produced in 1961. This film focuses on the life and techniques of Morihei Ueshiba and was shot on location in Iwama and Tokyo. It contains beautiful footage of the Founder in his daily life and while training. There are some marvelous action scenes including an incredible display of empty-handed techniques, defenses against multiple attacks and a live sword! Part two of this DVD presents a fascinating 15-minute radio interview with the Founder. Great care was taken in inserting over 200 subtitles to allow you to follow along with each and every word spoken by the Founder. You will appreciate the Founder's humor, warmth and spiritual insight as he invites you into his world.2008-07-30T16:41:43http://northfloridaaikido.org/LibraryThis documentary shows footage taken from Seagal Senseis days in Japan at the Tenshin Dojo in Osaka, early days in America and some from the recent seminar in Santa Barbara. We can see him demonstrating, teaching and administering tests. It includes also many interviews of Seagal Senseis former students.2008-07-30T16:41:06http://northfloridaaikido.org/LibraryShot by Shari Dyer of Keigan Productions at a seminar at Aikido of Diablo Valley, the first DVD covers general principles of the sword including kamae, blocking, how to cut, how to thrust, and much more. The second DVD takes Mitsugi Saotome Sensei's Kumitachi 1 - 5 and dissects each form showing not just how to do the form itself but what the movements within the form could really be when executed in a martial contest. The principles presented in these videos are applicable to aiki sword in general and are not specific to Saotome Sensei's particular style.2008-07-30T16:40:25http://northfloridaaikido.org/LibraryThis is the companion DVD to the 2 DVD swt with Kumitachi 1-5. It covers the second set of sword forms developed by Saotome Sensei. Detailed demonstration of each form is performed, including explanation of what the practitioner is trying to achieve with each one.2008-07-30T16:39:45http://northfloridaaikido.org/LibraryThis instructional DVD is shot in a traditional aikido dojo in Northern California and consists of 80 minutes plus of edited seminar footage. The main menu features the "Play Movie", which is 82 minutes of ukemi instruction and lecture; "Scene Selection", which allows the viewer to skip to specific sections; "More Aikido", which includes short sections on solo practice, atemi, iriminage, shihonage, and counters to shihonage; and "Biography", which is a short, scrolling text biography of Ellis Amdur.2008-07-30T16:37:33http://northfloridaaikido.org/LibraryBetter than ever on DVD, Hiroshi Ikeda's four popular Aikido tapes, Irimi, Buki, Koshi, and Za, offer a wealth of information for both the novice and the experienced practitioner. Irimi (Iriminage) presents a wide range of iriminage forms and exciting free-style; Buki gives a dynamic look at weapons work; Koshi (Koshinage) shows over twenty-five types of hip-throws; and Za (Suwariwaza), features techniques from a centered, seated position. Each video includes drills, footwork, ukemi, attacks, and randori. A recurring theme throughout all four presentations is the fundamental study of "Center."2008-07-30T16:36:57