Aikido Shudokan

Having covered the basics in the bestsellers “Aikido: Foundations” and “Aikido: Practice & Purpose”, this DVD guides you to the next level, expanding your repertoire with dynamic techniques.

The DVD includes a series of ten techniques, demonstrated from five different aspects and enables you to practice and explore variation within aikido. Through the practice of techniques from different perspectives, one can understand better the intricacies and subtleties leading to excellence. In addition, it shows you that aikido is an art form which is constantly evolving and allows the practitioner to refine and adapt accordingly.

All techniques are demonstrated at a slow and fast pace, making it easy to study. In addition, the menu format allows the viewer to replay a technique or move on to the next technique, suiting individual needs. This DVD is a fantastic resource and reference not only for aikidoists but any martial artists looking to widen their skills and broaden their knowledge.

EXTRAS:
-Interview with Joe Thambu Shihan
-Demonstration by Joe Thambu Shihan,
7th Dan, Melbourne 2008
-Aikido: Body and Soul Documentary

THIS DISC IS ENCODED FOR USE IN ALL REGIONS
1 x SINGLE SIDED, SINGLE LAYER DISC
RUN TIME: 70 MIN APPROX.
STEREO SOUND SYSTEM

More than one hour in length, this high quality production clearly and simply demonstrates the essentials of etiquette, falling, avoidance & basic movements and all Dai Ichi Kihon techniques (Yoshinkan First Level Basic Techniques).

Each technique is demonstrated multiple times, at slow and fast pace. Locking techniques also include close-ups for ease of learning.

Included are a wealth of extra features of interest to both new and intermediate students. Also, the menu of this disc was designed for easy repeated viewing and fast switching between chapters. All up, this is a great visual reference for teachers and students of Aikido alike.

Extras:
- Interview with Joe Thambu Shihan
- Aikido Historical Featurette
- Demosntration by Thambu Shihan (2001)
- Glossary of Terms
- Outtake Scene
- Extended Previews

THIS DISC IS ENCODED FOR USE IN ALL REGIONS
1 x SINGLE SIDED, SINGLE LAYER DISC
RUN TIME: 70 MIN APPROX.
STEREO SOUND SYSTEM

Ever wondered how the traditional forms learned in your martial art are applied in the real world? This digital video will help you make the connection between your traditional forms, applied techniques and realistic self-defence applications.

With Practice & Purpose being the focus, each of ten techniques is demonstrated multiple times in traditional form (Kihon waza), applied form (oyo waza) and self defence form (goshin jutsu).

Whatever your martial arts background, this production will help you learn to bridge the gap in applying textbook knowledge to real life situations.

Another quality production from Joe Thambu Shihan (7th Dan, AYF), this widescreen presentation is packed with nearly an hour of technical analysis, freestyle Aikido, documentary footage and much more.

Extras:
- Interview with Joe Thambu Shihan
- Aikido Historical Featurette
- Demosntration by Thambu Sensei (2002)
- Glossary of Terms
- Extended Previews

THIS DISC IS ENCODED FOR USE IN ALL REGIONS
1 x SINGLE SIDED, SINGLE LAYER DISC
RUN TIME: 64 MIN APPROX.
STEREO SOUND SYSTEM

Aikido techniques and principles are widely known for their defensive applications. Now you can learn to harness them for self-defence, security or law enforcement use through a simple framework.

Known as the H-Footwork, this easy to learn system of entry and evasion will quickly teach you both effective technique and basic strategy. This DVD covers restraint & removal techniques including finger, wrist, elbow and shoulder controls.

This format has been developed by Joe Thambu Shihan (7th Dan AYF) and has been taught successfully to martial artists of all styles, security, law enforcement & military personnel in Australia, South East Asia, England and Europe.

This production has also been digitally remastered for DVD, and includes extended archival footage, some never before seen outside of Japan.

Extras:
- Interview with Joe Thambu Shihan
- Extended Archival Aikido Footage (Ueshiba, Shioda, Thamby)
- Extended Previews

THIS DISC IS ENCODED FOR USE IN ALL REGIONS
1 x SINGLE SIDED, SINGLE LAYER DISC
RUN TIME: 70 MIN APPROX.
STEREO SOUND SYSTEM

A continuation from “Restraint & Removal: The Aiki Concept”, this DVD further demonstrates the applications of aikido outside the dojo with self-defence as the focus. It provides you with an insight into what aikido can lead to once you have mastered the basics and are able to maintain control of your body.

Each of the ten techniques, from various attacks is shown in different settings and an in-depth description is given prior to the technique demonstrated. The techniques are shown in both slow motion and with close-up still images, enabling the viewer to appreciate the workings of the technique. In addition, the menu format allows easy navigation for repeated viewings of the same technique.

This production will inspire martial artists to discover the concepts behind techniques and apply them in practical situations.

EXTRAS:
-Interview with Joe Thambu Shihan
-Demonstration by Inoue Kyoichi Hanshi, 9th Dan, Melbourne 2008
-Aikido: Body and Soul Documentary

THIS DISC IS ENCODED FOR USE IN ALL REGIONS
1 x SINGLE SIDED, SINGLE LAYER DISC
RUN TIME: 70 MIN APPROX.
STEREO SOUND SYSTEM