The Staff of Aikido with Mitsugi Saotome (On Demand) George Ledyard An art which is the

An art which is the main principle of combat for survival and which made the warriors of the shadows famous for their invincibility

Recording technique:

right middle kick

Advanced Movements

Exploration of the origins of speed in movement and technique

The Staff of Aikido with Mitsugi Saotome (On Demand) George Ledyard An art which is theIn this video, Saotome Sensei a direct student of Aikido's legendary founder explains the use of the staff (jo) as a training tool for Aikido. After discussing basic jo movements and exercises, Saotome Sensei offers a sequence of six kumijo (complex two person kata), each with several variations. The video also includes ten of Saotome Sensei's "patrol kata" (paired forms with the long staff), a brief interview on weapons training, and several