This short video captures O-sensei's morning ritual of praying to the sun with his uchideshi (Saito Shihan, 9th Dan) in Iwama.
This video includes O-Sensei training with bokken.
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Morihei Ueshiba Radio Interview: Part 1
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, affo...
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Morihei Ueshiba Radio Interview: Part 2
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, affo...
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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).
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