This is Part 2 of Saito Shihan's jo instructional video. In this video, he demonstrates the 31 kumijo and the 10 kumijo (developed by Saito) and explains each movement step-by- step.
Up Next in Season 1
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Morihiro Saito : Jo-dori and Jo-nage
Morihiro Saito Shihan (9th dan) teaches Jo-dori and Jo-nage at Iwama dojo in 1988. Patricia Hendricks Shihan takes ukemi and and translates during the class.
Saito Shihan explains the differences between Hombu dojo style and Iwama style jo techniques.
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Morihiro Saito: Atemi
A short demonstration of various atemi techniques filmed in 1975 with Saito Sensei. This quick overview of a vast array of atemi options is a valuable overview that is informative to aikido practitioners of all levels.
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Morihiro Saito: 1973 TV Documentary
This TV documentary film was shot by NHK in 1973 on location in Iwama. The video was filmed when Saito Shihan was the chief instructor of Iwama Dojo and guardian of the Aikido Shrine. He held this role from 1969 until his death in 2002. His mastery of empty-handed and weapon techniques is legend...
