It is our pleasure to offer you a wonderful 4-DVD Set that captures all of the demonstrations and highlights from Aiki Expo 2005, a super-scale aikido cross-training event held in Los Angeles. This is one of the most exciting and inspiring martial arts exhibitions ever held! It features an outstanding roster of top-ranked aikido instructors of several different styles along with fascinating demonstrations of Daito-ryu aikijujutsu, Russian Systema, judo, jujutsu, and classical Japanese arts.
Part One:
● Christian Tisser – 7th dan Aikikai, Paris, France
● Seiji Tanaka – 8th dan, Tomiki Aikido, Denver, Colorado
● Koji Yoshida – 7th dan, Nishio Aikido, Japan
● Ellis Amdur – Araki Ryu and Toda-ha Buko Ryu, Seattle, Washington
● Jose Andrade – 6th dan IMAF, Orlando, Florida
● Vladimir Vasiliev – Instructor of Systema, Toronto, Canada
● Pat Hendricks – 6th dan, Iwama Aikido, San Leandro, California
● Patrick Augé – 7th dan Yoseikan Budo, Torrance, California
● Greg Fernandez – 7th dan Judo/Jiujitsu, Whittier, California
● Haruo Matsuoka – 5th dan Aikikai, Culiver City/Irvine, California
● Gaku Homma – Founder of Nippon Kan, Denver, Colorado
● Katsuyuki Kondo – Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Hombu-cho, Tokyo, Japan
Part Two:
● Hitohiro Saito – Iwama Aikido, Iwama, Japan
● Lia Suzuki – 5th dan Aikikai, Santa Barbara, California
● Dang Thong Phong – 6th dan Aikikai, Westminster, California
● Todd Jones – 7th dan TaeKwonDo, 5th dan Aikikai, Tampa, Florida
● Bill Gleason – 6th dan Aikikai, Boston, Massachusetts
● Bruce Bookman – 6th dan, Tenzan Aikido, Seattle, Washington
● Kenji Ushiro – Shihan, Shindo-ryu Karate, Osaka, Japan
● Mikhail Ryabko – Founder of “The System,” Moscow, Russia
● Hiroshi Ikeda – 7th dan Aikikai, Boulder, Colorado
● James Williams – Nami Ryu Aiki Heiho, Encinitas, California
● Toby Threadgill – Shindo Yoshin Ryu Menkyo Kaiden, Colorado
● David Dye – Shuyokan Ryu Aikido, Costa Mesa, California
If you attended Aiki Expo 2005 you know what an unforgettable event it was. If you were unable to be present, these DVDs will afford you the opportunity of accessing much of the important material presented at the event. In the two Seminar DVDs, each instructor offers a unique approach with numerous hints and explanations. A careful viewing and study of the information contained in these seminars will provide a vast source of material for you to consult to further your practice and thinking. Here are the instructors who will guide you!
Part One:
● Christian Tissier – 16’05”
● Kenji Ushiro – 21’25”
● Vladimir Vasiliev – 18’25”
● Koji Yoshida – 7’00”
● Hiroshi Ikeda – 5’25”
● Molly Hale – 4’40”
● Patrick Augé – 4’10”
● James Williams – 4’00”
● Toby Threadgill – 2’40”
● Bruce Bookman – 4’30”
Part Two:
● Hitohiro Saito – 12’30”
● Mikhail Ryabko – 18’20”
● Katsuyuki Kondo – 11’30”
● Roger Machado – 20’25”
● Gaku Homma – 5’55”
● Dang Thong Phong – 5’00”
● Pat Hendricks – 3’20”
● Seiji Tanaka – 4’35”
● Haruo Matsuoka – 3’30”
Aiki Expo 2005 was one of the most unique martial arts events. One of the central themes of the weekend was the opportunity to crosstrain and exchange with like-minded aikidoka and martial artists from kindred arts. Many life-long connections and friendships grew out of the event, and the content, personalities, and magic of this unforgettable weekend are beautifully captured in this 4-DVD Set.
I can’t think of a better resource to stimulate and challenge you to invigorate your training and learning habits. Nearly 8 hours of hard-core aiki training and the teachings of some of our finest instructors are yours for the asking.
These links will provide you with detailed information on the content of the individual DVDs.
Aiki Expo 2005 Demonstration, Part 1
Aiki Expo 2005 Demonstration, Part 2
Aiki Expo 2005 Seminars, Part 1
Aiki Expo 2005 Seminars, Part 2