Why Bother with Aikido
Why bother with Aikido or any traditional martial art for that matter? This is the question we want you to consider after reading this article from the Guardian newspaper, which we publish in full here with credits.
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.
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 History of Budo (Lectures)
The History of Budo. Two part release of the extended interviews with Professor Takashi Uozumi, Japan’s leading expert on the swordmaster Miyamoto Musashi and Budo historian.
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.
Warriors of Budo: Aikido Cover
Cover artwork for Episode Three: Aikido from our Warriors of Budo series… A Journey to Explore the Way of Martial Arts.
Warriors of Budo. Series details
Update on the forthcoming Warriors of Budo series. Seven episodes featuring modern Budo of Japan and their respective Masters and Sensei.
