The Swordsmanship Secrets of Master Yukiyoshi Sagawa

Master “Aiki” Through Swordsmanship!

The "Aiki of the Sword," passed down from Yukiyoshi Sagawa to Keisetsu Yoshimaru, is finally revealed!

The signature techniques of the "Sagawa-style Daito Ryu," Aiki-age (Aiki lift) and Aiki-sage (Aiki drop), are fundamental in taijutsu (body techniques). However, in swordsmanship, these concepts correspond directly to lifting the sword (Aiki-age) and striking downward (Aiki-sage). This video introduces "Sagawa-style Daito Ryu Aiki Kenjutsu," where I, Shoji Arimitsu, have organized the techniques inherited from Master Yukiyoshi Sagawa and Master Keisetsu Yoshimaru into a structured system. The content is designed to help practitioners at all levels, from beginners to advanced students, connect with the core of "Aiki." I hope it proves to be a valuable resource for your training.
— Shoji Arimitsu

Contents

• What is the "Sagawa Style"?
• The Fundamentals of Aiki-age and Aiki-sage
• Aiki-age and Aiki-sage in Aiki Kenjutsu
• Basics of Aiki Kenjutsu
  • Stance, Parrying, Footwork, and Principles of Combat
• Sagawa-style Daito Ryu Aiki Kenjutsu
  • Sokuō Gosen (Responsive Initiative)
    • Forms 1–5
  • Sokū Seisen (Empty Suppression)
    • Forms 1–5
  • Musō Kisen (Unforeseen Initiative)
    • Forms 1–6
  • Secret Techniques
    • Aiki Dual-Sword Technique
    • Aiki Musō Sword
• The Relationship Between Masters Sagawa and Yoshimaru

About the Instructor: Born in Kagoshima Prefecture, Shoji Arimitsu joined the Aiki Rentai-kai in 2001 after reading by the late Keisetsu Yoshimaru. Following Yoshimaru’s illness in 2004, he assisted in organizing seminars and was later appointed the second-generation headmaster of the Aiki Rentai-kai. Since then, he has dedicated himself to the study and promotion of Daito Ryu.

Shoji Arimitsu is the author of a  and has produced instructional DVDs, including (2 volumes) and

Run time:1 hour & 46 min.

Language: Japanese

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