Filmed at the Mumonkan-Do dojo in Irvine, California, this short
DVD is an excellent technical, philosophical, and spiritual introduction
to Aikido training. It is very useful for students of Aikido,
as all basic movements are demonstrated with close-ups of hand
and foot positions. But it can also be a good introduction for
family members and friends who may be interested in knowing more
about the art. It contains:
• The entire set of basic movements
• Information on the spiritual evolution of the founder
of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba.
• Interviews with both beginning and advanced students
• Demonstrations of technique and group freestyle (as well
as an advanced freestyle demonstration by Tourda Sensei.)
• Elaborations on the meaning and significance of Japanese
terms like "Sensei."