Technical Corner

2nd Kyu Syllabus

This article presents the technical requirements for 2nd kyu, both tai-jutsu & buki-waza.

“These are a few of the photos I took on visits to Japan, which hopefully give a flavour of this fascinating country.” By Michael Davidson

This article is presented for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be legal advice.

A film from 1988 features Saito Sensei demonstrating and explaining the 7 ken suburi.

An interview from 1985, Gaku Homma asks Saito Sensei about his life, Iwama, & O’Sensei.

Kondo Katsuyuki Sensei explains basic principles of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, relevant to any martial art.

This article presents the technical requirements for 5th kyu, both tai-jutsu & buki-waza.

“The Way of a Warrior, the Art of Politics, is to stop trouble before it starts.” – Morihei Ueshiba

The Founder of Aikido was really enthusiastic about farming, even making extra heavy tools for himself!

Saito Sensei persents an informative introduction to Aikido in general and to Iwama-Ryu Aikido in particular.