Self Defense Aikido DVD by Toshishiro Obata Yasuhisa Shioda and anyone interested in the

and anyone interested in the evolution of applied Aikido

Long before that

-tachitori (taking sword away)

It is an invaluable resource for martial artists seeking to expand their understanding of Aikido beyond conventional practice while remaining true to the principles of effective self-defense

dedicating his life to propagating Aikido worldwide

Self Defense Aikido DVD by Toshishiro Obata Yasuhisa Shioda and anyone interested in theRenowned 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