Aikido's Why? by Makoto Okamoto DVD

For example, in Aikido,
Why do they have you grab the wrist?

The practice of Aikido and Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu, where movements and techniques are naturally acquired through repeated practice.

In such a dojo atmosphere, it can be difficult to ask about the doubts and tips for techniques that arise daily.

Therefore, Master Shihan Okamoto of Daito-ryu carefully answers and explains various common questions.

This DVD allows you to concretely learn the essence of Aiki no Jutsu beyond styles and schools.

Contents:

■ The Why of Aikido
[Why do they have you grab the wrist?]
[Why can you suppress with the palm?]
[Techniques where you are grabbed vs. techniques where you strike]
[The mechanism of guiding techniques]
[What is breathing power?]
■ The Why of Daito-ryu
[How to perform Aiki-age]
[What does it mean to suppress the shoulder?]
[Extending power to the sacrum]
[What is true Aiki-age?]
[The mechanism of connecting techniques]
[The Dragon's Mouth... the inner workings of Aiki hands]
■ The True Tips for Joint Techniques
[Kote-gaeshi (Wrist turn)]
[Yonkyo (Fourth technique)]
■ True Relaxation for Martial Arts
[Real-life examples of Aiki no Jutsu... Special Demonstration by Master Shihan Okamoto]