This is the first volume of a digital remastering of one of the most exciting aikido demonstrations ever held. Part one contains lecture demonstrations by Yasuo Kobayashi, Mitsugi Saotome, Kanshu Sunadomari & Yoshio Kuroiwa from the 1st Aikido Friendship Demonstration held in Tokyo in 1985. Each informative and inspiring demonstration covers the most important aspect of each teacher's interpretation of aikido. The entire program features a complete English voiceover of the Japanese commentary. These performances will provide you with many valuable insights to accelerate your progress in aikido training.

BONUS VIDEO CLIPS:

Yasuo Kobayashi at 1989 demonstration: This clip contains Kobayashi Sensei's fine performance at the huge demonstration held in Tokyo in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of Kobayashi dojos.

Mitsugi Saotome at 1989 demonstration: Saotome Sensei and a group of his top instructors from the USA perform in this exciting video clip that features both taijutsu and weapons techniques. This video was also taken at the the 20th Anniversary Demonstration of Kobayashi Dojos.

71 min.