Self Defense Aikido DVD by Toshishiro Obata Yasuhisa Shioda dedicating his life to propagating

dedicating his life to propagating Aikido worldwide

Embark on a structured journey of Yoshinkan Aikido with this comprehensive instructional video series led by master Ando Tsuneo

-tachitori (taking sword away)

Many articles from the beginner point of view as well as articles and interviews with seasoned teachers

and anyone interested in the evolution of applied Aikido

Self Defense Aikido DVD by Toshishiro Obata Yasuhisa Shioda dedicating his life to propagatingRenowned martial artist Toshishiro Obata, uchi deshi (live in disciple) under the late Gozo Shioda, relocated from Japan to America in 1980 and began development of a research organization called the "Aikibujutsu Tanren Kenkyukai" or abbreviated as Aiki buken. While Mr. Obata was uchi deshi in Japan, he also taught at the Yoshinkan honbu dojo, universities, the Metropolitan Riot Police and the Japanese self defense army. Obata created the Aiki buken