Mitsugi saotome sensei

[molitatron]

So ,maybe someone can explain it to me, but why do aikido practitioners literally throw themselves, when they could stay up and ready? I know, sometimes the jump is necessary in order not to get one of your joints screwed, but thats not the case all the time. It seems a truly beautiful martial art filled with harmony, but im also interested in being able to defend myself and those I care about. Could aikido truly help me there?

[Wolfwood7149]

@molitatron Ehh take a throw from him. When he throws you you move, you can either take the ukemi or faceplant.

[davebgimp]

Painful soundtrack.

[MartinuxzSan]

Hola excelente video de tan gran maestro ... y deseo saber como se llama el tema

un abrazo grande desde Corrientes, Argentina del Zendama Dojo perteneciente al Centro de Difusión del Aikido ...

[joacir]

Saotome Sensei is fantastic, but the music....laughs  :-D

[SirLordKingGod]

@ 3:25 LOL i think that might be my fav. do that to someone that has no idea whats what or whats coming and it will make them feel very uncomfortable ..i lke it

[rogmc69]

Sensei Saotome sincerely one of the greatest. Great off balancing waza/technique....

[towag]

@rogmc69 Not what I've heard from real aikidoka and I wont say who as it will end up in in court on ridiculous you don't see it charges..... Lets see it for real. I think it will be shown up for what it really is........bullshit!!

[perplexitypeccable]

Particularly lovely ukemi from Kevin Choate Sensei in this video, not that all the ukemi isn't wonderful.

[SilkyTP]

Those that criticize Aikido as being for old farts, fail to see the harmony demonstrated here. It is difficult, it seems, for practitioners of "MMA Style" martial arts to contemplate the neutralization of a conflict leaving both participants unharmed. Satome Sensei is elegant and circular. His uke's were of one mind. Excellent demonstration of unity.

[paulocarvalhojr]

Saotome Shihan is one of the few masters that can demonstrate the higher power of Budo through the art of Aikido.

[dtorfleming]

@DrSanchez666

Yes, stick to MMA if you want to be in a wheelchair by the time you're 30. If you would like to work on improving your soul and learning valid survival art, then Aikido under a senior shihan is the way to go.

By the way, the old farts in this video are some of the most senior instructors in the US. It may look gentle but you'd have to train with them to understand the severity of the attacks.

[DanielRBranco]

@dtorfleming MMA = Much More Anabolics!!! LOL

[FletcherRoninoak]

@DrSanchez666

Hmm, I'm 22 and I take Aikido...am I an old fart? Sorry I just don't see the appeal of having my face smashed in. I've taken a few throws from Saotome shihan, and it is by NO means for old farts! I've been thrown ten feet through the air by the "old farts", the older they are the more they can throw you!

[towag]

@FletcherRoninoak Lets see it then!! honestly you expect us to believe it!! The brain washed will never see it!!

[guggs222]

WHO decided to put THIS song to Aikido, let alone ANY martial art? wow......

[Wolfwood7149]

His aikido is beautiful. I can't wait until my aikido reaches that level.

[sunreaper2]

well the music sux BIG TIME. although I really admire Saotome sensei so 5 for the up but next time jsut mute the video lol

[tosheee]

Great vid

[charyuop]

What happened? You didn't get a higher Dan than you thought you deserved? To say that Saotome Sensei is bullshit I guess you must be pretty sure of your Aikido. Please post a video of yourself, I am so curious to admire your beautiful Aikido.

[mik3y421]

mark... where do you train? i'd love to practice with you. i like keeping it real as well :-|

[rebkhai]

Sounds like you have never come in contact with a real Aikido master before. He can blend his energy with yours and subconciously control you through touch.

[markitymark09]

You mean like a real Jedi ?

[rebkhai]

Exactly

[dimitargn]

@rebkhai Please, tell me this is a joke.

[mrboylez]

whoever minused this has needs to realize that a fights winner isn't determined by anything but the spirit inside us both.

[NurseJohnRN]

Great Video, thank you for providing it. As a member of an ASU dojo it is always great to see videos of Saotome Sensei.

[PICO8470509]

Que bien esta hecho el video y Sensei Saotome que bien maneja los tiempos , la distancia, mucha armonia cuando el Uke tiene flexibilidad para reacionar.

Wonderful Video, Sensei Saotome is very good for timing, space,atemi.

[hiryu1]

very nice video

[patodefuego]

Beautiful!!!

Lo más hermoso de ver, y emite un profundo sentimiento de armonía y perfección...

Muy buena combinacion con la música.

[JustaEropeanGuy]

sooooooo gay

[moukhsil]

nice