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.


This is a single DVD $20.00 (includes tax, shipping and handling)