MORIHEI UESHIBA – AIKIDO COMPLETE FILM COLLECTION

Product includes: 6 VOLUMES
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 0.3 cm | Weight 0.150g

Language: English

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You will get : 6 VOLUMES
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 0.3 cm

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Documentary: Morihei Ueshiba, 1883-1942

This exciting DVD showcases the pre-war Aiki Budo of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of Aikido. The program begins with a documentary written and produced by Aikido Journal Editor-in-Chief Stanley Pranin that traces the founder’s life from his childhood in Tanabe through his retirement to Iwama in 1942. Morihei’s early martial arts training, his study of Daito -ryu aikijujutsu under the famous Sokaku Takeda, his involvement with the Omoto religious sect led by Onisaburo Deguchi, and a history of Ueshiba’s Kobukan Dojo are presented.

This documentary also includes video and audio recordings of various pre-war Aikido figures commenting on their memories of the Founder of Aikido. Among those appearing are KISSHOMARU, Gozo Shioda, Rinjiro Shirata, Takako Kunigoshi, and Kiyoshi Nakakura.

This is the second installment of a six-part series on the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba. “Takemusu Aiki” includes five rare films of the Founder shooting Aikido on location in Wakayama Prefecture, Osaka and Tokyo. Morihei Ueshiba is seen here in film clips spanning the years 1952-1958, plus a fascinating historical documentary. O-Sensei demonstrates hundreds of sitting and standing techniques, as well as jo and ken, staff and sword aikido.

Morihei cuts a vigorous figure on this DVD, being in the late 60’s to mid 70’s in the footage featured here. You’ll see some of the best Founder action footage that has survived to this day. A special highlight of this program is the filming of images at the Self-Defense Agency in the open-air rooftop dojo. The visual quality is impressive, and you’ll see many close-up views of the Founder.

The final part of this program is a documentary titled “Iwama:. Birthplace of Aikido” Iwama, located northwest of Tokyo in Ibaragi, is famous for being the site of Morihei’s country home and dojo, and the Aiki Shrine.

It is also considered by many to be the birthplace of Morihei’s martial art, as it was here that he lived in isolation for many years beginning in 1942, developing and refining aikido into its modern form. You will come to understand the circumstances of O-Sensei retiring to Iwama and see many rare, unpublished photographs from this period in the Founder’s life. It was during the Iwama years that Morihei coined the term “Takemusu Aiki” to refer to the highest level of aikido at which one becomes capable of executing spontaneous techniques, perfectly adapted to the nature and circumstances of the attack.

This DVD features the full, uncut version of a fascinating US television documentary on aikido produced in 1958. It follows the adventures of an American TV crew who first cover the opening of the majestic Tokyo Tower with all its pomp and ceremony. Then they pay a visit to the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo to find out what Aikido is all about.

There, they meet the famous Founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, his son Kisshomaru, and Koichi Tohei. Two crew members don training uniforms and try the craft for themselves, often with humorous results. An unforgettable scene is the “challenge” by one of the skeptical journalists manipulated by Koichi Tohei. Another highlight of the film is the interview of O-Sensei, with Koichi Tohei acting as interpreter. You’ll hear the Founder’s real voice and see him chant a haunting Shinto chant. The thrilling finale features a special demonstration by O-Sensei of taijutsu, aikiken, jo aiki and multiple attacks. Nobuyoshi Tamura and Yasuo Kobayashi are among those who take falls for the Founder. Incredible action!

This program also features a first-of-its-kind documentary tracing the evolution and spread of aikido in Japan and abroad after World War II. The presentation includes nearly 250 historical photos of many of the aikido legends whose efforts contributed to the international spread of the art beyond its birthplace of Japan. Written and narrated by Stanley Pranin.

Highlights from a class and demonstration given at the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo. The Founder demonstrates a variety of sitting and standing techniques in this clip. (03:07)
1958 TV documentary

This film was shot simultaneously with the American TV documentary “Rendez-vous com Adventure” by an amateur cameraman. A number of scenes from the Founder’s remarkable demonstration edited out of the television program are preserved in this moving film. (02:08)
Aikikai Hombu from 1959

The footage contained in this film preserves some of the best action footage ever of the Founder. His superb skills are displayed in numerous sitting, standing, ken and jo techniques. It features beautiful slow-motion sequences. (09:18)
1960’s Aikikai Hombu

A rare film with outstanding action featuring Kazuo Chiba as the Founder’s partner. Many dynamic sequences of freestyle techniques and weapons are captured in this film. (4:14)
Honolulu, Hawaii, 1961

This film was filmed on the occasion of the opening of the Honolulu Aikikai in February 1961. This was just the Founder’s trip to the United States. This film contains crystal clear footage of the founder’s misogi jo kata and sword work, as well as footage of the dojo’s festivities. Koichi Tohei and Nobuyoshi Tamura also appear. (08:07)
Aikikai Hombu from 1962

This footage shot in 1962 by an American couple for a TV documentary that was never completed and was in storage for 23 years. It was shot on beautiful 16mm film and is some of the highest quality Founder footage known. The Founder is shown teaching a class at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo with American Terry Dobson serving as his sparring partner. (03:03)

The fourth installment of a six-part series on the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba. This exciting DVD features rare footage of the Founder taken between the years 1958 and 1962. In addition, a never-before-heard audio interview of O-Sensei is presented in full for the first time. Here is a complete list of the contents of this wonderful new DVD by Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba:
1958 Aikikai Hombu Highlights of a class and demonstration given at Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo. The Founder demonstrates a variety of sitting and standing techniques in this clip. (03:07)
1958 TV DocumentaryThis film was shot simultaneously with the American TV documentary “Rendez-vous com Adventure” by an amateur cameraman. A number of scenes from the Founder’s remarkable demonstration edited out of the television program are preserved in this moving film. (02:08)
Aikikai Hombu, 1959The footage contained in this film preserves some of the best action footage ever of the Founder. His superb skills are displayed in numerous sitting, standing, ken and jo techniques. It features beautiful slow-motion sequences. (09:18)
1960’s Aikikai HombuA rare film with outstanding action featuring Kazuo Chiba as the Founder’s partner. Many dynamic sequences of freestyle techniques and weapons are captured in this film. (4:14)
Honolulu, Hawaii, 1961This film was filmed on the occasion of the opening of the Honolulu Aikikai in February 1961. This was just the Founder’s trip to the United States. This film contains crystal clear footage of the founder’s misogi jo kata and sword work, as well as footage of the dojo’s festivities. Koichi Tohei and Nobuyoshi Tamura also appear. (08:07)
Aikikai Hombu from 1962

This DVD is the final chapter in a six-part series about the Founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba.

The first section is the uncut version of a Japanese TV documentary entitled “Aikido”, produced in 1961. This film focuses on the life and techniques of Morihei Ueshiba, and was filmed in Iwama and Tokyo. It contains beautiful scenes of the Founder in his daily life and during training. There are many wonderful action scenes, including an incredible demonstration of empty-handed techniques, defenses against multiple attacks and a live sword!

Both the late Doshu Kisshomaru Ueshiba and Morihiro Saito figure prominently as O-Sensei’s training partners. Watch for O-Sensei’s uncanny ability to sense his partner’s intent before the attack even begins! You will also hear the Founder’s real voice in several scenes of him in prayer that highlight his great spirituality. This film will bring the figure of O-Sensei alive, and you are sure to be captivated by his energy and charisma!