In the modern practice of Aikido, the study of the sword has practically disappeared
from training. At times, the
severity of real combat can easily be lost in Aikido practice, because it is a non-competitive martial
discipline. When the sword is brought into Aikido movement, however, a greater sense of urgency and attention to
the moment becomes necessary.
In this DVD William Gleason Sensei
(6th dan) demonstrates why the recognition of underlying sword movements is essential to the
understanding of many Aikido techniques. Gleason Sensei will show you how the study of swordwork in Aikido can go
beyond the memorization of kata, and why the true benefit comes from experiencing the proper handling of the
sword itself. Learn how the movements in traditional swordwork and those in Aikido barehanded techniques are
essentially one and the same. (See some
screen shots from the DVD.)
Additional information:
DVD Format: NTSC
Language: English
Length: 61 minutes
Other information: All region DVD
 Chapters in the DVD
1. Titles
2. Ueshiba Morihei
3. Gleason Sensei
4. Five Principles of Shobu
5. Yamaguchi Sensei
6. Noguchi Sensei
7. Shinbu
8. Yin and Yang as One
9. Aikido Principles
10. Three Pillars of Aikido
11. Kata and Applications
12. Keiko
13. Credits
Screen Shots from DVD
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