Aikido techniques video gallery

In our video gallery you can see technical execution of some Aikido holds, to see variants of Aikido execution techniques with representatives of other martial arts, to learn methods of fighting with weapon by Katori Shinto-ryu school technique. In "Training routines" section you can see and estimate the specifics of trainings in our club, and visualize all the nuances of Aikido technique execution.

Trainings are usually carried out under the following scheme:

• warm-up,
• Aikido basic techniques studying,
• free technique (randori).

As you know, Aikido is not just a form of martial arts. It is a philosophy which is deeply influenced by religious concepts of peace and universal harmony. As a result studying of attack as the main form of demonstration of aggression is not paid due attention to in Aikido. Thus attack in classical Aikido is not executed but only demonstrated so it looks formal and unreal. We understand that people mainly come to the gym to practice self-defense. So it's necessary to study what you are to defend yourself from - a real attack. So it's necessary to study what you are to defend yourself from - a real attack. That's why special attention at the trainings in our club is paid to practicing of striking and throwing techniques.

Aikido originated in Japan - a country where people are not indifferent to weapons of all kinds. For more than five centuries in the Land of the Rising Sun there exists samurai fencing school - Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu. It is officially recognised by the government of Japan. The school teaches the art of swordsmanship, fighting with pole, bo, and naginata. Besides, pupils study astronomy, geography, tactics, espionage. Every prospective pupil has to sign a blood oath of allegiance to the school's politics and of promise that he would strictly adhere to it.

Katori Shinto-ryu practicing greatly supplements Aikido trainings. It is easily explained by the fact that many features and nuances of Aikido techniques execution become clear and obvious, when at you have in your hands a thing like a bokken or a bo. In "Katori Shinto-ryu techniques" section you can get acquainted with kata of Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu school - bokken against bo, bokken against naginata and others, to get some positive energy and get ready to reach the top of skills.

However it is necessary to understand, that only by means of video materials it is impossible to master Aikido independently, as far as there is no one to correct your mistakes, make the necessary adjustments in techniques, give advice and detailed explanations. Therefore, all of the videos presented here have not educational but demonstrative character.

Training routines in Mumonkan Aikido Club.
8 video.

Aikido techniques.
8 video.

Aikido and representatives of other martial arts.
7 video.

Weapons in Aikido.
1 video.

Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu school techniques.
5 video.

Aikido in practice.
2 video.