Unlocking Aiki Techniques: Insights from Kodo Horikawa's Direct Disciple, Takeo Nishikido

Explore the dynamic and flexible Aiki techniques revived through the teachings of Kodo Horikawa's longest direct disciple, Takeo Nishikido.

Kodo Horikawa, a student of Sokaku Takeda, mastered Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu. This DVD features techniques passed down from Kodo Horikawa through the expert instruction and demonstrations of Takeo Nishikido, who directly learned Aiki from Horikawa himself.

Additionally, exclusive footage preserved meticulously by insiders unveils Kodo Horikawa's elusive secret techniques for the first time.

Contents:

Beginner Level

• Ukemi (Breakfalls)
• Kata Uke (Seated/Standing)
• Aiki Explanation and Hazushi (Escapes)
• Te Kagami (Seated/Standing)
• Aiki Age (Seated/Standing)
• Shiho Nage (Two-handed/Seated/Standing)

Advanced Level

• Aiki Without Touch
• Aiki Nage Explanation (Staff Aiki/Free Aiki)
• Aiki Throws
• Never Let Go Aiki
• Sweeping Techniques
• Air Techniques
• Holding Techniques

Reference

• Kodo Horikawa's Aiki Techniques (8mm Film Footage)

About the Instructor:

Born in 1940 on Tinian Island in the South Seas, Takeo Nishikido spent his early years in Amakusa, Kumamoto prefecture, before moving to Osaka. His journey in Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu began in 1959, and he relocated to Tokyo in 1968, where he pursued acupuncture studies alongside martial arts. Introduced by Mr. Yuji Takiguchi, Nishikido began his pivotal training under Kodo Horikawa in October 1973 during a visit to Kitami. Today, he operates a Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu dojo in Fukuoka, dedicated to passing on his knowledge to the next generation of practitioners.

Language: Japanese

Run Time: 60 min.

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