Aikido: Unleashing Peace in Combat
In Aikido: Unleashing Peace in Combat, we show how aikido has remained true to the founder, Morihei Ueshiba’s vision for a non-violent way to end confrontation and why this may be misunderstood.
The Empty Mind First Interview: 20th Anniversary
This week marks The Empty Mind first interview, our 20th anniversary which took place in October 2003 with Moriteru Ueshiba, the grandson of O’Sensei, founder of aikido.
The Zen Mind Soundtrack
A soundtrack is an important part of a documentary. Without it, emotions cannot be conveyed. A look at how we found the soundtrack for The Zen Mind.
Meiji Jingu Enbu (Full Version)
Seven minute film of the annual Meiji Jingu Enbu or Meiji Shrine Kobudo demonstrations – the classical Martial Arts of Japan.
The Aikido Technique of Tenchi-Nage
Featuring Susumu Chino demonstarting Tenchi-nage.Chino is the current Dojocho of the Yoshinkan Aikido Hombu Dojo.
The Uchideshi from Warriors of Budo
Taken from Aikido episode of Warriors of Budo, this is the life of a foreign Uchideshi or ‘live-in’ apprentice in Japan training in Aikido.
Trailer: Episode Three. Warriors of Budo
Featuring Moriteru Ueshiba (Doshu) of Aikikai Foundation, Tsuneo Ando and Jim Dawes of Yoshinkan Aikido Ryu, Susumu Chino of Yoshinkan Hombu Dojo… and more.
Meiji Shrine Budo Demonstration
The Meiji Jingu Enbu is a demonstration of Kobudo or Japanese classical martial arts, held each year on November 3rd in Meiji Park, Tokyo.
