Iwama Aikido Books & DVDs
Listed below is a selection of books & DVDs that we think offer the best instruction & teachings for anyone studying Iwama Aikido.
DVDs & Books by Saito Sensei
Morihiro Saito Sensei spent 24 years studying under O'Sensei while he refined his Aikido in Iwama. Saito Sensei saw it as his mission to pass on the teachings of O'Sensei & to preserve his Aikido. His books & DVD are, for this reason, invaluable to any Iwama Aikido student.
Takemusu Aikido: Background and Basics (Vol. 1)
Takemusu Aikido: More Basics (Vol. 2)
Takemusu Aikido: Basics Concluded (Vol. 3)
Takemusu Aikido: Kokyunage (Vol. 4)
Takemusu Aikido: Bukidori & Ninindori (Vol. 5)
Other Books & DVDs
Living Aikido by Bruce Klickstein an inspirational read that, in addition to being a useful technical manual, also offers an excellent overview of training methods that will help to improve your aikido.
Aikido Curriculum by Hoa Newens an encyclopedic collection of 7 DVDs that cover an enormous range of aikido techniques including ukemi, weapons, kaeshiwaza, kokyunage & takemusu aiki.
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