Koichi Tohei - ki aikido 1/5 Fundamental Concept Principle

[robertdlithgow]

Fake fight? If you are referring to the demonstrations presented on this video, you are correct that the film does not depict a "real" fight in that none of the participants are seeking to injure one another. Rather, the participants seek to demonstrate their art for us, and the techniques and drills they demonstrate are just that---drills and movements one may practice to improve his technique. By analogy, playing catch or batting practice is not a competitve game of baseball, just practice.

[bohemian85live]

thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou

[99XM]

FAKE FI)GHT

[infinitestarlight]

Love this video. Thank you for posting.

[moccentije]

great vid. thank you for posting it. :)))

unbelievable technique!!!

[iBlobs23]

That bending arm was so real.. We practiced that in my Dojo and even I put my weight on that arm it won't bend at all

[HitMann1]

This is not Ki-Aikido Material, just plain Aikido, Koichi Tohei sensei developed Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido after the death of O-sensei Morihei Ueshiba. The departure from the Ueshiba family occured after the death of O-sensei but as you can see Kisshomaru Ueshiba (O-sensei's Son) compiled this video (see 01:27). This is an Aikikai Aikido video, all of the presented techniques and exercises are still practiced by Aikikai Hombu Dojo instructors and recognised Dojo's(by Hombu Dojo) all over the world

[71TR6Guy]

@HitMann1

But all this is taught & practiced in Ki-Aikido too. :) It's not like he deleted everything and started from scratch.

[NTNGUYEN]

@HitMann1 The methods that Koichi Sensei taught in this video, however, are based on Koichi's Sensei personal interpretation of the Aikikai's Aikido and are alot different. He didn't call his Aikido interpretation Ki-Aikido until O Sensei's death, but really it has always been different than other Sensei's of the Aikikai's School due to experience with japanese yoga. Ki-Aikido may have very similar techniques from AikiKai, but we have more emphasis on relaxation, one point, and ki development.

[superesonator]

@NTNGUYEN

At the time of this production Tohei was the head instructor at the Honbu dojo. He was awarded his 9th Dan by O-sensei and later his 10th Dan, becoming the only 10th Dan awarded by O-Sensei. This is not an interpretation of Aikikai Aikido, at this time Tohei embodied Aikikai, and was honored in rank and position because he had the greatest insight into O-Sensei's teachings.The Aikikai later evolved, changed, and neglected a lot of the internal teachings.

[NTNGUYEN]

@HitMann1 Tohei Sensei didn't develop Shin Shin Toitsu after O-sensei. He only gave it a name after O-sensei had passed away and the split from Hombu Dojo. When he was teaching at Hombu dojo, he was already teaching "shin shin toitsu" although it was only known as Aikido at that time. It was also because of this that he had gotten in a dispute with Kisshomaru Ueshiba Sensei about his teaching methods.

[mauriteinsh]

@NTNGUYEN the fight was not about that

[plunker49]

Why do these inept, amateur George Lucas wanna-be's feel the need to trash up a perfectly good aikido video with inane music? The commentary would be more appropriate for a Ki Aikido TV Commercial. Oh well, at least it has Koichi Tohei.

[Shanawolfo1]

@plunker49 Up From the beginning of talking pictures until even the early 1970s this was a typical format for documentary and educational films throughout the world. Including this sort of music. You can still see the documentary style in some countries. Be thankful such movies were produced at all to show all these years later the styles of the school.

[Shanawolfo1]

@plunker49 From the beginning of talking pictures until even the early 1970s this was a typical format for documentary and educational films throughout the world. Including this sort of music. You can still see the documentary style in some countries. Be thankful such movies were produced at all to show all these years later the styles of the school.

[superesonator]

@plunker49

It sounds like the original English translation audio, garbled by the poor condition of the tape.

I would love to have the original Japanese audio. If you know where it can be found, please send me a message/.

[YoshiroShin]

This is the first time I've seen Koichi Tohei...

He's great - I now have a new respect for "Ki" Aikido

[kbs1138]

I have this video but without the sound. The narration was originally in Japanese I thought, I wonder when this english translation was done. The video is from the mid-1960's (not the 50's).

[BT0003]

Love the music. It reminds me of Looney Toons.

[YuShinDojo]

Wonderful, I wish they'd developed HD cameras a century earlier!

[Wildnight89]

I can't thank you enough for posting this. If you know how I can obtain this video please pm me

[xEtiquettex]

Is that tango music at 8:30? :D dum dee dum dee dum

hahah no but really awesome stuff mate. thanks for sharing 5/5 :)

[Quezako]

Interesting! I never saw such moves!

[carlheaton9898]

Some really nice exercises in this!

[Derukugi2]

Master-General of Aikido, hahaha!

I love those amateurish 50s films.

Great historical document, thanks.

[vas3000]

any one knows where I can find this video to download? thxs !

[12271974]

I can send you send your skype name or e address

[5542336]

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一点

臍下の一点

[EOzz]

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[aikidokadokandojo]

2:03 LOL

[krichanthebatman]

thats quite an interessant watch!!

[FrikitsukiNoDeoxys]

7:57 i seriously lol'd

btw, nice video

[psychonautx26s]

Those guys are amazing! I wish I could find a modern teacher at that skill level. I can tell just by how they go through basic exercises they have immense skill.

[agungdaruma]

Thank you for uploading this video. I really appreciate it.

Best regards!

[jeffilopho]

warmup looks funny in combination with the sound xD

[blayral]

sounds like an 50's horror movie