Shoot Aikido DVD 1: Basic Techniques & Combinations by Fumio Sakurai English drawing from his extensive expertise

drawing from his extensive expertise in Aikido and Jō training

this film is a valuable piece of historical documentation

The more you embrace the principles of falling

About the Instructor – Mitsugi Saotome

Breathing Technique (III)

Shoot Aikido DVD 1: Basic Techniques & Combinations by Fumio Sakurai English drawing from his extensive expertiseShoot Aikido founder Fumio Sakurai teaches a form of Aikido that includes competition with resistance. Kihon Dosa (Basics) Goshin no kamae Suri ashi dosa Kaiten dosa Hiraki no dosa Taisabaki Ukemi (falling on hard wood floor) Dageki (Strikes) Shote (palm strike) Gedan mawashi geri (round kick) Maegeri (front kick) Hiza geri (knee) Kihon Waza for Shiai (Basics for Competition) Gyakute mochi nikajo Gedan mawashi geri hijishime Katate ayamochi hijikime