Griffith Aikido - Brisbane Martial Arts and Self Defence

Aikido Yuishinkai Grading and Syllabus DVD The Aikido Yuishinkai Grading and Syllabus DVD as demonstrated by Michael Williams Sensei, provides detailed instruction of the grading syllabus from 7th kyu through 3rd Dan. Also included are the warm-up taiso exercises, blending exercises, the 10 basic forms and the weapons grading katas. This DVD presents the Aikido Yuishinkai syllabus in a easy to understand format and is an essential resource tool to accompany the Aikido Yuishinkai Student Handbook.

This DVD has been shot and produced by members of the ACS (Australian Cinematographers Society) utilising pro-lighting and multicamera viewing. The produced DVD is fully menu driven to provide a convenient reference to the grading, weapons and techniques of Aikido Yuishinkai as taught by Maruyama Sensei. This is an excellent companion to the student handbook and valuable addition to any aikido library.

2 DVD set, Available in DVD-R PAL format, NTSC
PAL order.

Contents Disc 2 Aikido Grades
7th Kyu 3:15
6th Kyu 4:50
5th Kyu 5:46
4th Kyu 5:37
3rd Kyu 7:10

Grading Info
Grading terms 1:36
Grading etiquette 1:15
Significance of belts & hakama 1:56
Progression of practice 1:35

Aikido exercises
Taiso 16:09
The 10 Basic Forms 2:02
Blending exercises 4:51
Katameru 1:14
Omote Vs Ura 0:21
Strikes & Holds 1:26

Aikido lineage
Master Morihei Ueshiba 2:31
Master Koretoshi Maruyama 3:48
Michael Williams Sensei 2:34
Contents Disc 2 Kyu grades continued
2nd Kyu 29:12
1st Kyu 25:04

Dan Grades
Shodan 25:23
Nidan 32:11
Sandan 34:57

Taninzugake
Katatedori 2:21
Ryotedori 1:50
Katadori 2:22
Yokomenuchi 3:34
Ushirotekubidori 2:23
Shomenuchi 2:22
Munetsuki 2:41
Tanto Tori 4:18
Bokken Tori 3:25
Jo Tori 3:06
Jo Nage 1:44
Katatekosadori 2:09
Ryotemochi 2:33
Zagi 5:18
Zagihandachi 3:25

Weapons Kata
(Angle button selection)
Sword of Nine Ways
Free Wielding Sword
Sword of the Dream
Shooting Star
Butterfly