Two Swords of Aikido DVD by Mitsugi Saotome Yoseikan the Kukishinden Ryu

the Kukishinden Ryu

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These DVDs focus on the fundamental principles underlying the intricate techniques of Aikido

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Two Swords of Aikido DVD by Mitsugi Saotome Yoseikan the Kukishinden RyuOn this unique video, Mitsugi Saotome Sensei a direct student of Aikido's Founder, Morihei Ueshiba O Sensei demonstrates and explains his system for using two swords at once. Beginning with basic stances, he moves to defenses against attacks with single sword and eventually to defenses against multiple opponents. He also illustrates the direct connection of two sword movement to Aikido's empty handed throwing technique. Many of the demonstrations