The documentary of the public seminar featuring Sogawa Soke and his family provides a comprehensive insight into "Saigo-ha Daito-ryu Aikibujutsu," captured during a special seminar held in Tokyo on February 17, 1991. Here are the details of the contents and the key figures involved:

Title: Documentary of Saigo-ha Daito-ryu Aikibujutsu Seminar

Date and Location: February 17, 1991, Tokyo

Contents:

1. Demonstrations and Techniques:

   • Kusa-gata Technique: Revealed by Sogawa Kazuo, head of the Shodo-kai within Saigo-ha Daito-ryu. This technique, known as the "phantom Daito-ryu," is a focal point of the seminar.
   • Detailed demonstrations showcasing the ever-changing principles unique to Daito-ryu Aikibujutsu, particularly focusing on Aikido principles within the Daito-ryu context.

2. Instruction and Teaching:

   • Shihan Shin Ryuichi and Other Instructors: They provide thorough instruction and explanations suitable for beginners to advanced practitioners.
   • Technical points are clarified, common mistakes beginners make are addressed, and general techniques are broken down for better understanding.

3. Lectures and Free Demonstrations:

   • Insights provided by the head of the school, Sogawa Kazuo, enriching the understanding of Daito-ryu Aikibujutsu philosophy and principles.
   • Additional demonstrations by teachers from the Shodo-kai family and other esteemed instructors from the International Daito-ryu Aikibujutsu Federation.

Key Figures:

• Sogawa Kazuo:
  • Born in 1948 in Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture.
  • Early training under Yamashita Yoshie.
  • Established the Daito-ryu Shukikai in 1965.
  • Succeeded as the second head of Daito-ryu Saigo-ha in 1971.
  • Founder of the International Daito-ryu Aikibujutsu Federation in September 1990, focusing on spreading Daito-ryu teachings in the Kanto region.

Language: Japanese

Run Time: 60 min.

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