Aikido

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In Japanese martial arts, proper etiquette holds as much, if not more, importance in the learning process because of the long historical tradition martial arts hold. In the dojo, or place of...

A bokken is a wooden sword originating from Japan that is used for martial arts weapon training.

Aikido meditative breathing is important to stay relaxed and focused. Learn correct meditative breathing techniques with tips from a martial arts expert in this free aikido breathing exercise video.

Breathing correctly for aikido combat is similar to proper athletic breathing. Learn about aikido combat breathing with tips from a martial arts expert in this free aikido breathing exercise video.

It is important to be aware of your surroundings in any Aikido martial arts rolling technique. Learn more tips on this and why it is important from an Aikido expert int his free video clip.

Directional rolling is a great Aikido martial arts self defense technique that allows you to fall in specific directions to avoid obstacles and an opponent. Learn more tips on how this is done...

Directional rolling is a great Aikido martial arts self defense technique that allows you to fall in specific directions to avoid obstacles and an opponent. Learn more tips on how this is done...

Directional rolling is a great Aikido martial arts self defense technique that allows you to fall in specific directions to avoid obstacles and an opponent. Learn more tips on how this is done...

Directional rolling is a great Aikido martial arts self defense technique that allows you to fall in specific directions to avoid obstacles and an opponent. Learn more tips on how this is done...

Aikido warm up exercises can be combined to create unique footwork. Learn the eight ways of aikido footwork combination with tips from a martial arts expert in this free aikido video.

Aikido practice involves specific breathing techniques for success. Learn the difference between shallow and deep breathing with tips from a martial arts expert in this free aikido breathing...

In every martial arts including Aikido there is a proper way to fall and roll to protect yourself. Learn how to fall and roll correctly from an Aikido martial arts expert in this free video clip.

A great Aikido martial arts self defense move is to fall and roll onto your knees. Learn how to fall and roll to your knees correctly from an Aikido martial arts expert in this free video clip.

A great Aikido martial arts self defense move is to fall and roll onto your feet. Learn how to fall and roll to your feet correctly from an Aikido martial arts expert in this free video clip.

Sometimes falling correctly will save your life and Aikido teaches correct falling techniques for just such an occasion. Learn tips on how to fall correctly from a martial arts expert in this free...

Forward rolling is an Aikido technique used to absorb a forward fall and stay in a defensive position. Learn tips on how to forward fall from a martial arts expert int his free video clip.

Falling and rolling can still result in injuries so the Aikido martial art has instilled some safety tips to limit these. Learn these safety tips from a martial arts expert in this free video clip.

Obstacle rolling is a great Aikido falling exercise that teaches you to be aware of your surroundings. Learn tips on how to do this move from a martial arts expert in this free video clip.

Sometimes self defensive rolling techniques in Aikido martial arts require a certain amount of footwork to be effective. Learn more about this style of fall and roll from an Aikido expert int his...

In Aikido a Jo is a long staff that is used for spearing, hitting or deflecting a strike from an opponent. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on how to hold and use this weapon properly.

In Aikido a Jo is a long staff that is used for spearing, hitting or deflecting a strike from an opponent. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.

In Aikido a Surbui is a long staff that is used for multiple repeated cuttings or deflecting a strike from an opponent. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a...

In Aikido a Bokken is a wooden version of a Samurai sword. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.

In Aikido a Wakazashi is a wooden version of a short Samurai sword. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.

In Aikido a Tonto is a wooden version of a short Samurai sword. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.

In Aikido a Gi is the clothing that is word during practice and in competition. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this clothing is used for and a history on it.

A shomenuchi strike follows Migi Kesa Giri in the Aikido sword form Ken-Gi two. Learn shomenuchi following Migi Kesa Giri in Ken-Gi two from a 5th degree Aikido black belt and martial arts hall of...

The first move in Ken-Gi two is a defensive move called a parry. Learn how to do a high parry with a katana from a 5th degree Aikido black belt and martial arts hall of fame inductee in this free...

A reverse tsuki to the throat is the last move in aikido jogi 2 in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to do a reverse tsuki with a staff in this free video of aikido techniques featuring a...

See a demonstration of aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2 in this free video of aikido techniques featuring a 5th degree black belt and United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee.

A reverse shomenuchi strikes the rear attacker following a quick tsuki in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to strike with a reverse shomenuchi with a staff in this free video of aikido...

A rear outside parry deflects the attacker's mid-section tsuki strike in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to do a rear outside parry with a staff in this free video of aikido techniques...

A rear kesa giri follows the rear outside parry of a tsuki strike in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to do a rear kesa giri with a staff in this free video of aikido techniques featuring...

A rear tsuki with the jo gives the defender distance from the attacker with the sword in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to do a rear tsuki with a staff in this free video of aikido...

A rear yokomen strike drives the rear attacker even further away in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to do a rear yokomen with a staff in this free video of aikido techniques featuring a...

After a stunning tsuki strike, it is time to lead the jo around and evaluate the battlefield in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to assess the battlefield in Jogi 2 in this free video of...

A rear high tsuki to the eyes with the staff dispatches the attacker at the rear corner in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to do a rear high tsuki with a staff in this free video of...

An aggressive rear tsuki with the staff strikes the attacker in the throat in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to do a single rear tsuki with a staff in this free video of aikido...

Using the entire body, drive the attacker's chin straight up with the jo in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to do a rifle butt strike with a staff in this free video of aikido techniques...

Tsuki strike to the face or throat followed by a move off the line is the first step in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to tsuki and move off the line in this free video of aikido...

Yokomenuchi strike to the left side of the attacker's head is the second step in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to do a yokemunchi strike with a staff in this free video of aikido...

Right yokomenuchi strike to parry the blade in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to right yokomenuchi strike in this free video of aikido techniques featuring a 5th degree black belt and...

Reverse yokomenuchi to the side of the head follows the right yokomenuchi in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to strike with a reverse yokomenuchi in this free video of aikido techniques a...

Shomen Uchi in Aikido is an overhead strike defense. Learn tips on how to do this move quickly and effectively from an Aikido expert in this free video clip.

In Aikido martial arts Shomen Uchi is an overhead strike defense. Learn tips on how to do this move quickly and effectively from an Aikido expert in this free video clip.

Sankyo from Yokomenuchi is done by throwing an atemi and ducking under the opponent's arm. Learn the Aikido technique Sankyo from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th...

Kotogaeshi from Yokomenuchi must be performed while moving in order to dodge the second punch. Learn the Aikido technique Kotegaeshi from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a...

Kubishime from a hook punch is performed after first ducking the punch. Learn the Aikido technique Kubishime from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th degree black belt.

Irimi Nage from Yokomenuchi is done by striking the opponent's arm and taking them down. Learn the Aikido technique Nodo Nage from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring a 4th...