There exists a book known as "The Silver Book." It is a B5 edition, spanning 380 pages, with a silver cover. Published on March 10, 1978 (Showa 53), it was created under the supervision and guidance of Gozo Shioda by Kyoichi Inoue and Yoiji Kusuda to establish various teaching methods for practices like those of the Metropolitan Police Department. It is a significant foundation for the subsequent spread and development of Aikido, encompassing fundamental techniques of Aikido. Based on this "Silver Book," Kyoichi Inoue, who contributed to the formulation of basic techniques, has produced a DVD explaining the martial art's origins to inheritors, weaving in stories from that time. It is structured to enable a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques of Aikido, aiming to pass down the essence of Aikido to future generations.

Contents:

• Basic Techniques: Irimi Nage

  • Single Hand Side Entry Throw 1 & 2
  • Shoulder Hold Side Entry Throw 1 & 2
  • Front Strike Side Entry Throw 1 & 2
  • Side Strike Side Entry Throw 1 & 2
  • Rear Both Hands Side Entry Throw 1 & 2
  • Rear Both Elbows Side Entry Throw 1 & 2
  • Rear Both Shoulders Side Entry Throw 1 & 2
  • Front Strike Front Entry Throw 1 & 2
  • Side Strike Front Entry Throw 1 & 2
  • Single Hand Front Entry Throw 1 & 2
  • Both Hands Front Entry Throw 1 & 2
  • Front Thrust Front Entry Throw 1 & 2

• Basic Techniques: Elbow Lock

  • Front Strike Elbow Lock 1 & 2
  • Side Strike Elbow Lock 1 & 2
  • Single Hand Elbow Lock 1 & 2
  • Chest Hold Elbow Lock 1 & 2
  • Rear Both Hands Elbow Lock 1 & 2

• Basic Techniques: Elbow Strike Breath Throw

  • Single Hand Elbow Strike Breath Throw 1 & 2
  • Front Strike Elbow Strike Breath Throw 1 & 2
  • Side Strike Elbow Strike Breath Throw 1 & 2
  • Front Thrust Elbow Strike Breath Throw 1 & 2
  • Rear Both Hands Elbow Strike Breath Throw 1 & 2

• Basic Techniques: Wrist Return

  • Front Strike Wrist Return 1 & 2
  • Side Strike Wrist Return 1 & 2
  • Single Hand Wrist Return 1 & 2
  • Both Hands Wrist Return 1 & 2
  • Front Thrust Wrist Return 1 & 2
  • Rear Both Hands Wrist Return 1 & 2

• Basic Techniques: Heaven and Earth Throw

  • Both Hands Heaven and Earth Throw 1 & 2

• Basic Techniques: Breathing Exercises

  • Seated Technique Both Hands Breathing Exercise 1 to 5

• Basic Techniques: Breath Throw

  • Front Strike Breath Throw
  • Side Strike Breath Throw
  • Single Hand Breath Throw
  • Both Hands Breath Throw
  • Rear Both Hands Breath Throw
  • Front Thrust Breath Throw

• Interview with Kyoichi Inoue

Featuring:

Kyoichi Inoue Born on September 10, 1935, in Hokkaido. He joined the Yoshinkan Aikido Dojo in 1955 and underwent rigorous training under the guidance of Director Gozo Shioda. In 1970, at the behest of Director Shioda, he began teaching Aikido as a martial arts instructor for the Metropolitan Police Department. He established the Aikido examination regulations and solidified the instructional system. In 1996, he retired from the Metropolitan Police Department and became the head instructor at the Yoshinkan Aikido Headquarters Dojo. In 2002, he became the 2nd Director of the Yoshinkan Aikido Dojo. In 2010, he assumed the position of Director of the Aikido Shinwa-kan.

Language: Japanese with English subtitles

Length: 253 min. on 3 DVDs

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