Budo Ashisabaki (Footwork) DVD with Toshishiro Obata Morihei Ueshiba Only after complete mastering of

Only after complete mastering of the kihon (background)

Many of the techniques and training methods presented here are seldom taught outside traditional Japanese dojos

Hold a staff and not be conscious of it: Explore the fluidity of using a staff

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Evolving Aikido: The necessity of an opponent

Budo Ashisabaki (Footwork) DVD with Toshishiro Obata Morihei Ueshiba Only after complete mastering ofToshishiro Obata believes that a thorough understanding and mastery of ashisabaki (footwork) is the foundation upon which all martial arts are built. Obata demonstrates many of the essential and practical footwork patters for Shinkendo kihon waza (basic techniques), tachiuchi (sparring), and Aikido. Additional patters in suriashi (gliding) and sashiashi (double step) format are also included. Grid outlines accompany many patters to assist the student.