disclaimer: 1) this video was made primarily for fun and exploration purposes. 2) the idea was to see how aikido would/could possibly used in 'real life' situations. 3) there are millions of ways one can attack and millions of ways one can deal with the attacks. these were merely responses based on the limited aikido experience that we had at the time. 4) whilst the initial scenario was planned, eg who played the role of attacker (uke) and defender (tori), the subsequent attacks and counters were spontaneous. 5) all participants in the video were as of the time the video was made (16 December 2007), junior aikido students. in fact, 2 of them are slackers who have been to training sessions less than 10 times in the whole year. unfortunately, i don't have the luxury of the same excuse, so any mistakes i've made are failings on my part. 6) as you can imagine, this is a compilation of the best (haha) bits of our little experiment. please watch the NG (bloopers) version at www.youtube.com to see how most the session *actually* went. ;) 7) most of all, just sit back, relax and laugh. this is not to be taken too seriously. personally, i've learnt quite a lot from the experience... it might very well influence how i train from now on.. cheers :P

very good Aikido for beginners. from Dr. Eddie Lee Monger martial arts library

Demonstration with classical music.

This 145-minute DVD features the 46th All Japan Aikido Demonstration organized by the Aikikai Foundation and contains outstanding demonstrations by 54 instructors including Doshu Ueshiba Moriteru.

The KAZU TIME Show -HOPE- サンタバーバラ合気道研究会Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara Kids Belt Ceremony & Dojo Social Day at the Santa Barbara Buddhist Temple March 27th, 2010 Enriching society through the practice of Aikido - the Art of Peace. Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara is dedicated to encouraging the practice of the Japanese non-violent martial art of aikido and promoting aikido as a positive and effective vehicle for self improvement and spiritual growth, and as a harmonious way to resolve everyday stress and conflict. Lia Suzuki Sensei www.aksb.org Aikido (合気道, aikidō) is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of unifying (with) life energy" or as "the Way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury. We live on this beautiful planet, Mother Earth, breathe the same air, and drink the same water. We are all brothers and sisters and members of the human family. Life is a precious gift to enjoy, celebrate, and appreciate! Life is a choice, and we need to choose to be happy! We make things happen by wishing them! Ask, Believe, then Receive! Golden Rule Treat others as you would like to be treated! Thank you! I appreciate the people who can respect our differences and can treat others with respect, gratitude, good manner and positive ...

The complete video, Joerg Kretzschmar; Saku Aikido Kenshukai 2009 (HQ)

The 8th International Aikido Congress.

Aikido

الايكيدو من فنون القتال اليابانيه طوره الياباني موريهي يوشيبا سنه 1920 يسمونه فن السلام لانه دفاعي 100% ومقاتل الايكيدو نادر ما يبدا بالهجوم بس لا يغركم الاسم لان الي يتعرض لمقاتل اكيدو معناها غرفه العنايه المركزه في احسن الحالات :) الاكيدو له اسماء ثانيه مثل فن الاندماج مع الطاقه او فن استغلال الطاقه وهذي هي الفكره الاساسيه الي يقوم عليها الاكيدو والي تميزه عن اي فن قتالي ثاني في الايكيدو بدال ما تقاوم الطاقه الموجوده في هجوم الخصم تندمج معها و تستخدمها لصالحك وتعيد توجيهها ضد الخصم باقل مجهود ممكن عشان كذا مقاتل الاكيدو ينتظر الخصم يبادر بالهجوم لاستخدام طاقته اكثر الاماكن تعرض للهجوم في الايكيدو هي الراس والرقبه والصدر ومفاصل الايدي

Serata di Arti Marziali e Sport da combattimento SABATO 19 DICEMBRE 2009 Centro Sportivo Italcementi - Bergamo www.songenjukuaikido.com

Lezione per Bambini di Hosokawa Hideki Sensei 7° dan - presso lo Shizentai Dojo di Lauria 2004- Responsabile Fiordineve Cozzi sensei 5° dan Aikikai www.aikidoweb.it

Blooper from DVD 2 of 100% Martial Arts DVD.

A short video of me (taking the falls) and a fellow student just messing around having fun at the end of class. We train at Aikido of Birmingham in Birmingham, AL. www.aikidoofbirmingham.com for more info.

Martial Arts: "How NOT to do a sword demonstration."