We have another excellent offer for you with this week’s special. The first product is a DVD by Menkyo Kaiden Katsuyuki Kondo titled “Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Basics, Part 2.” This video is the second of a 2-DVD set providing expert instruction in the fundamental forms of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, the art that forms the basis for the majority of Morihei Ueshiba’s techniques. Daito-ryu, the creation of famous jujutsu expert Sokaku Takeda, was one of the most important budo of 20th century Japan and left an indelible mark on modern aikido.
The second video you receive as a bonus is a DVD showcasing one of the most significant aiki-related arts events ever held. This demonstration commemorates the 50th anniversary of Sokaku Takeda Sensei’s death. Held on October 4, 1992 at the Nippon Budokan, this unforgettable exhibition includes performances by some of the top practitioners of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, aikido, and classical Japanese martial arts.
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Since the cessation of our daily newsletter some weeks ago, many of you have written asking how you can again begin receiving regular mailings from Aikido Journal. We are now sending out newsletters on a somewhat less frequent basis using our email management partner Aweber, one of the leaders in this field. This has the added advantage of providing us with a host of useful statistics to allow us to better serve our readership.
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