Takemusu Aikido Forest Row & Five Ashes

Kuden – Oral Teachings

Kuden are words which represent the heart of a technique. Included in this article are Kuden from both O’Sensei and Saito Sensei.

Etiquette is a central aspect of Aikido practice, this article provides some guidance.

“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.

Some quotes from the Founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, O’Sensei. Compiled by Michael Davidson

“Fill yourself with Ki, assume a hanmi stance with your feet apart”, says Morihei Ueshiba in his training manual Budo.

James Gott details how he made his Kanabo, a studded two-handed war club used in feudal Japan by samurai.

“The 31 movement Jo Kata has been preserved exactly as the Founder taught it.” Morihiro Saito Sensei

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.

Saito Sensei would admonish students to practice sincerely and in a spirit of cooperation.

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.

“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.

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

This article presents the technical requirements for 4th kyu, both tai-jutsu & buki-waza.

This article presents the technical requirements for 3rd Kyu, both tai-jutsu & buki-waza.

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