Dojo Etiquette
Etiquette is a central aspect of Aikido practice, this article provides some guidance.
Author: Sanjuichi
Aikido Hanmi
“Fill yourself with Ki, assume a hanmi stance with your feet apart”, says Morihei Ueshiba in his training manual Budo.
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“Making my Kanabo” by James Gott
James Gott details how he made his Kanabo, a studded two-handed war club used in feudal Japan by samurai.
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31 Jo Kata (San-Ju-Ichi No Jo Kata)
“The 31 movement Jo Kata has been preserved exactly as the Founder taught it.” Morihiro Saito Sensei
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Forging a Katana
An interesting video telling of the history of the Japanese sword, how the steel is made, how it is forged, polished, and used in modern day Japan.
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Honest Training “Sunao keiko”
Saito Sensei would admonish students to practice sincerely and in a spirit of cooperation.
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Ken Suburi Nanahon
A film from 1988 features Saito Sensei demonstrating and explaining the 7 ken suburi.
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Interview with Morihiro Saito Sensei
An interview from 1985, Gaku Homma asks Saito Sensei about his life, Iwama, & O’Sensei.
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Important Basic Principles
Kondo Katsuyuki Sensei explains basic principles of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, relevant to any martial art.
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Aikido Strategy
“The Way of a Warrior, the Art of Politics, is to stop trouble before it starts.” – Morihei Ueshiba
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Aikido & Farming
The Founder of Aikido was really enthusiastic about farming, even making extra heavy tools for himself!
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Saito Sensei Explains Iwama Ryu Aikido
Saito Sensei persents an informative introduction to Aikido in general and to Iwama-Ryu Aikido in particular.
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5th Kyu Syllabus
This article presents the technical requirements for 5th kyu, both tai-jutsu & buki-waza.
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4th Kyu Syllabus
This article presents the technical requirements for 4th kyu, both tai-jutsu & buki-waza.
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1st Kyu Syllabus
This article presents the technical requirements for 1st kyu, both tai-jutsu & buki-waza.
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Shodan Syllabus
This article presents the technical requirements for Shodan, including tai-jutsu, tanken dori, jo dori, tachi dori, & buki-waza.