Condensed techniques and philosophy of Master Tada in martial arts! Learn the refinement of breathing and ki in martial arts!

Instructor Hiroshi Tada, Headquarters Master (Honorary Instructor of Waseda University Aikido Club), supported the current Aikido world as a direct disciple of Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba. This three-volume series records his techniques and philosophy meticulously.

Basic Aikido techniques are precisely taught, focusing on students and beginners' proficiency. A must-see for proficient martial artists and martial arts enthusiasts!

Contents:

Chapter 1: Bokken (Wooden Sword)

1. Basic sword techniques
2. Four-directional cuts with the sword
3. Horizontal strike and four-directional sword throw I
4. Horizontal strike and four-directional sword throw II
5. Horizontal strike and four-directional sword throw III

Chapter 2: Jo (Short Staff) 6. Basic jo techniques 7. Jo I - Basics 8. Jo I - Basics, matching movements 9. Jo I - A - Hook 10. Jo I - A - Matching movements 11. Jo I - B - Grip 12. Jo I - B - Matching movements 13. Jo I - Staff pairing 14. Jo I - Basics 15. Jo I - Basics, matching movements 16. Jo I - A and Jo II - Staff pairing

Chapter 3: Tanto Tori (Knife Techniques) 17. Knife techniques

Chapter 4: Tachi Tori (Long Sword Techniques) 18. Long sword techniques

Chapter 5: Jo Tori (Staff Techniques) 19. Staff techniques

Chapter 6: Jo Nage (Staff Throws) 20. Staff throws

Chapter 7: Rensubou (Flail Techniques) 21. Flail techniques

Chapter 8: Sitting Techniques Breathing 22. Sitting techniques breathing

Chapter 9: Breathing in a Circle 23. Breathing in a circle

Instructor: Hiroshi Tada Born on December 14th, 1929, in Tokyo. During his studies at Waseda University, he entered the Ueshiba Dojo and studied under Morihei Ueshiba and his successor Kisshomaru Ueshiba. He later studied mind-body unification under Tenpu Nakamura and purification rites under Masakazu Hino at the Ichikukai Dojo following the lineage of Yamaoka Tesshu. Currently serves as an instructor at Aikido Headquarters Dojo, Jiyugaoka Dojo, Gessho-ji Dojo, Waseda University Aikido Club, and the University of Tokyo Aikido Ki Training Club. Director Didattio of Italy Aikido Association = Japan Traditional Culture Association. Member of the International Aikido Federation. Aikido 9th Dan.