The Principles of Aikido DVD by Mitsugi Saotome Miyako Fujitani Robin demonstrates a wide range

Robin demonstrates a wide range of high-percentage chokes

Submission Holds Key points for chokes

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Gyaku hanmi katate dori Breathing method

Upper Thrust Reversal

The Principles of Aikido DVD by Mitsugi Saotome Miyako Fujitani Robin demonstrates a wide rangeOn this DVD, Mitsugi Saotome a direct student of Aikido's founder systematically demonstrates the full range of Aikido's throwing and pinning techniques, from ikkyo to koshinage. Saotome also discusses some of Aikido's philosophical principles, including musubi (harmonious connection), kokyu (contraction and expansion), and taninzudori (principle of multiple attack). The elegance and precision of Saotome's technique will impress even those who have