The Art and Science of Aikido
A comprehensive technical reference and beautifully produced showcase of classical aikido. Filmed in 4K HD video, this course captures Patricia Hendricks' (7th dan) powerful and elegant expression of aikido; from the fundamentals to the advanced.
Course Modules
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Course
FUNDAMENTALS
Tai-No-Henko and Morotedori Kokyuho
Suwari-waza Shomen Uchi Ikkyo
Suwari-waza Shomen Uchi Nikyo
Suwari-waza Shomen Uchi Sankyo
Suwari-waza Shomen Uchi Yonkyo
HAMNI HANDACHI
Katatedori Shihonage
Katatedori Kaitennage
Ushiro Waza
Mune Tsuki Kotegaeshi
Shomen Uchi Iriminage
TACHI WAZA
Kotegaeshi: Mune Tsuki, Shomen Uchi, Gyakutedori, Katatedori
Shihonage: Shomen Uchi, Yokomen Uchi, Katatedori, Ryotedori
Iriminage: Shomen Uchi, Katatedori, Ryotedori, Gyakutedori
Tenchinage: Kihon & Ki-no-nagare
Jujigarame: Ushiro Ryotedori, Ushiro Ryokata, Ushiro Kubishime
Koshinage: Katatedori, Ryotedori, Gyakutedori, Ushiro Ryokatatedori
Ushiro Ryokatatedori:Ikkyo, Kokyuho, Sankyo
Randori
KUMITACHI
Kumitachi 1
Kumitachi 2
Kumitachi 3
Kumitachi 4
Kumitachi 5
TACHI-DORI
Tachi-dori 1
Tachi-dori 2
Tachi-dori 3
Tachi-dori 4
Tachi-dori 5
Tachi-dori Insights
KUMIJO
Kumijo 1
Kumijo 2
Kumijo 3
Kumijo 4
Kumijo 5
JO DORI
Jo-dori 1
Jo-dori 2
Jo-dori 3
Jo-dori 4
Jo-dori Insights
KEN TAI JO
Ken tai Jo 1
Ken tai Jo 2
Ken tai Jo 3
Ken tai Jo 4
Ken tai Jo 5
Ken tai Jo Insights
TANTO DORI
Tsuki Kotegeashi
Shomen Uchi Gokyo
Yokomen Uchi Gokyo
Horizontal Slash Gokyo
EXTRAS
About your Instructor
Podcast: On Bringing People Up
Cinematic 1
Cinematic 2
Cinematic 3
Kotegaeshi
An instructional module from Black Belt Essentials
"Black Belt Essentials is a well structured, comprehensive course on aikido from which any serious practitioner of the art would greatly benefit. All major areas of classical aikido are covered leading viewers from basic static practice to advanced flowing variations, connecting hand-to-hand practice to weapons training. Patricia is internationally recognized as a leading exponent of Aikido, with a unique approach inspired by Morihiro Saito, her teacher of 26 years. Patricia’s mastery combined with her dynamic teaching style and presentational ability make Black Belt Essentials an invaluable resource."
