Demonstration and Explanation of Daito-ryu Secret Techniques: Shoden, Chuden, Okuden

Explore the profound techniques of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu through detailed demonstrations and explanations by Sogawa Kazuo, the second head of Daito-ryu Shodo-kai, and master Shin Ryuichi, a distinguished member of the Daito-ryu school.

Contents:

Shoden (初伝) - Foundation Level:

• Omote (表): Demonstrates 10 consecutive free moves.
• Ura (裏): Detailed explanation and demonstration of 10 consecutive free moves.

Chuden (中伝) - Intermediate Level:

• Omote: Focus on differences between breathing techniques and Aiki techniques.
• Yo: Techniques include Kotegaeshi, catching techniques like Shiho-nage, and Shiho-gatame, Shiho-dake variations.
• Ura: Techniques such as Wall Hanging and 6-jo-gyoku.

Okuden (奥伝) - Advanced Level:

• Yin (陰): Techniques cover Kotegaeshi, Shiho-nage from a hold, throwing techniques, Tetsu-sen-waza, and multi-person capture.
• Omote: Shiho-gatame standing technique, Shiho-dake variations.
• Yo: Explanation of Kasumi and Kage techniques.

Hiden (秘伝) - Secret Teachings:

• Aiki techniques from a hold technique, exploring deeper aspects of Daito-ryu's principles.

Self-defense Techniques:

• Special focus on self-defense techniques tailored for women.

Instruction and Supervision:

Sogawa Kazuo

• Born in 1948 in Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture.
• Began studying under Yamashita Yoshie during elementary school years.
• Established the Daito-ryu Shuuki-kai in 1965.
• Became the second head of the Daito-ryu Saigo-ha in 1971, teaching at the Shodokan in Kitakyushu.
• Founded the International Daito-ryu Aikibujutsu Federation in September 1990, expanding teaching activities to the Kanto region and beyond.

Language: Japanese

Run Time: 45 min.

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