Description
Introducing the second installment of a new series, featuring the invaluable video archives left by Aikido master Sadateru Arikawa.
Based on materials left behind by Arikawa, who inherited and evolved the essence of Aikido from Morihei Ueshiba, this series resonantly guides us through Arikawa's pursuit of Aikido's origins, entrusted entirely to Tozaki Enku Shuho.
Sadateru Arikawa, a master of Aikido, quietly supported the Aikikai organization behind the scenes. Renowned for his rigorous training methods, he was revered as a formidable practitioner, known as "Oni" (demon) in Japan and "Killer" overseas. In his later years, he was regarded as the last martial artist of his era due to his dignified presence. Despite personifying the essence of Aikido learned from his master, he shunned the limelight, revealing for the first time the true nature of this lesser-known adept. Using preserved voice recordings, photographs, and films, this series aims to elucidate Morihei Ueshiba's martial arts legacy.
Arikawa Sadateru profile
Toyosaki Enku Nariyasu profile
Arikawa Sadateru Embu
Technical Commentary
Morote Dori Kokyu Ho Ura
Morote Dori Shiho Nage
Morote Dori Kokyu Ho Omote
Omote and Ura
Morote Dori Kokyu Ho Chukan
Shomen Uchi Kotegaeshi
Shomen Uchi Kaiten Nage
Yokomen Uchi Kokyu Nage Omote
Yokomen Uchi Ikkyo Omote
Yokomen Uchi Irimi Nage Omote
Yokomen Uchi Irimi Nage Ura
Riai of Stick / Chudan Tsuki Kokyu Nage
Riai of Sword / Shomen Uchi Kokyu Nage
Katate Dori / Atemi and Kokyu Nage
Ushiro Ryote Dori / Ikkyo followed by Osae Waza
Katate Dori Tenkan
Katate Dori Sumi Otoshi
Ryote Dori Kokyu Nage
Shomen Uchi / Ikkyo followed by Kokyu Nage
Shomen Uchi / Ikkyo followed by Atemi and Sokumen Irimi Nage
Shomen Uchi / Ikkyo followed by Gedan Kokyu Nage
Kondo Katsuyuki Interview
Arikawa Sadateru Last Demonstration
Cast
Enku Toyosaki (Representative, Arikawa Sadateru Memorial Society)
Katsuyuki Kondo (Head of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Hombu Dojo)
Sadateru Arikawa (born January 14, 1930, in Tokyo) showed interest in martial arts from a young age, studying Matsudaikan karate under Yoshitane and Yoshitaka Funakoshi. He joined the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in 1947 and became a direct disciple of Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba, progressing to become the dojo's chief instructor in 1959 and attaining the 8th dan in Aikido in 1970. Renowned for his exceptional skill and rigorous training regimen during the post-war chaos, he earned the nickname "Killer Arikawa," resonating even internationally. Beyond his prowess in combat, he was a dedicated researcher who collected numerous materials, including photographs and films of Morihei Ueshiba. As a pivotal figure in the Aikikai, he devoted himself to the propagation and development of Aikido. He was awarded the 9th dan in 1994 and passed away on October 11, 2003.
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