Without doubt, one of the finest reference sources on Aikido technique is the six-volume series titled Takemusu Aikido authored by Morihiro Saito, 9th dan, in the last decade of his life. The Takemusu Aikido series contain hundreds of techniques that encapsulate the teachings of Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba in Iwama in the years following World War II. These wonderful reference manuals feature thousands of technical photos including historical shots of O-Sensei and Saito Sensei. They are in bilingual format, with text in English and Japanese. All books are in stock now, some in short supply, so please explore the these titles to discover the wealth of information that awaits you!
Takemusu Aikido, Volume 1: Background & Basics
Takemusu Aikido, Volume 2: More Basics
Takemusu Aikido, Volume 3: Basics Concluded
Takemusu Aikido, Volume 4: Kokyunage
Takemusu Aikido, Volume 5: Bukidori & Ninindori
Takemusu Aikido, Volume 6: Special Edition
Jan
05
Stanley–
Do you have any plans to finish out the Takemusu Aikido series with Saito Hitohiro? You had originally planned 9 volumes …
Hitohiro Saito Sensei told me last year that he planned to do a new technical volume about 2009.
Stanley, do you have any information about Hitohiro Saito Sensei plans on the new volume? What will be covered or any additional info? Thanks!
I haven’t heard anything further on this.
I HAVE VOLUME 1,2, AND 3,BUT I THINK THEY ARE THE ARE NOT THE SAME.THEY CAME OUT IN 1973. IS THIS A NEW SERIES?
1SGT EARL ROGERS,JT US.ARMY (RET)
Earl,
These books are entirely different from the early volumes of Saito Sensei titled “Traditional Aikido” published back in the early 1970s.
please these books Morihiro Saito is in English or Japanese ??????
These books are bilingual with text in Japanese and English.
Ciao,
Hitohira Saito sensei has writes a new book,so
I have a question: Aikidojournal can published next
year for send?
Sincerely
Mr.Sascia Valori