Shobu Aikido of Boston / Aikido and Japanese Sword

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. To learn more, about Shobu Aikido of Boston, or this DVD - please visit www.shobu.org

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Aikido
• Sword
• Boston
• Gleason
• Sensei
• Japanese

[bushin64]

Excellent video clips. Thank you

[sonsofdon]

the atemi at 1:30. wow.

[sonsofdon]

i love how the aikido of gleason sensei, quakenbush sensei, and messisco sensei show each other's influence upon three distinct styles/personalities.

nice music too (finally:)

[roykatalan]

wow

[ninjitsurocks]

Awesome! *bow*

[AIKILV]

Gleason Sensei is awesome. See him in person if you get the chance.

[Kalipo25]

nice

[Tengurengu]

Wow. <3