This video clip contains portions of a fascinating interview of the Founder conducted about 1967 during which he is questioned about aikido. As was his custom, many of the Founder’s comments reflect his spiritual views and mention Japanese kami. This recording, which includes full subtitles, affords a rare chance to gain an intimate glimpse of the Founder’s charm and personality.
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Morihei Ueshiba: Way of Harmony
A compilation of short films shot between 1958-1962 including a demonstration by Morihei Ueshiba at Hombu Dojo in Tokyo (suwari-waza, tachi-waza, tanto-dori, and kokyu nage).
This compilation also includes film shot for a TV documentary in 1958 and the grand opening of the Honolulu Aikikai in...
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Morihei Ueshiba: 1962-1969 "Divine Te...
Collection of Morihei Ueshiba's demonstrations from 1962-1969.
There are 14 videos in this collection filmed at Iwama Dojo, Hombu Dojo (both old and new), and All-Japan Aikido Demonstration. The Founder is 85 years old in the last film.
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A Focus on History: Ep. 1 Morihei's K...
This is Episode 1 of a three-part historical series. In this video, Stan Pranin translates Morihei Ueshiba's Daito-ryu teaching certificate, or "Kyoju-Dairi," issued by Sokaku Takeda. Mr. Pranin explains the historical importance of the certificate.
