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Members of North Florida School of Aikido may join the library for $30.00. Each following year will have a renewal fee of $10.00. You may take out one item at a time and keep it for up to two weeks. Please see Jean-Marc or Ted if you have any questions or recommendations. To review or download policies in PDF format, click here.


Items are available in various formats: DVDs | Books | CDs | VHS Tapes

 
DVDs
Aiki Jo - This is the second of a two-disc set covering most of the Iwama Aiki Ken and Aiki Jo curriculum expertly demonstrated by Morihiro Saito, 9th dan. These ken and jo forms were compiled and refined by Saito Sensei based on his weapons training directly under Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba. These DVDs present the most detailed instruction available on Aikido weapons and clearly depict each sword and staff movement in an easily-understood manner. read more ...
Aiki Ken - This is the first of a two-DVD set covering most of the Iwama Aiki Ken and Aiki Jo curriculum expertly demonstrated by Morihiro Saito, 9th dan. These ken and jo forms were compiled and refined by Saito Sensei based on his weapons training directly under Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba. These DVDs present the most detailed instruction available on Aikido weapons and clearly depict each sword and staff movement in an easily-understood manner. read more ...
Aikido and Japanese Sword - In this DVD William Gleason Sensei (6th dan) demonstrates why the recognition of underlying sword movements is essential to the understanding of many Aikido techniques. Gleason Sensei will show you how the study of swordwork in Aikido can go beyond the memorization of kata, and why the true benefit comes from experiencing the proper handling of the sword itself. Learn how the movements in traditional swordwork and those in Aikido barehanded techniques are essentially one and the same. read more ...
Aikido Friendship Demonstration, Part 1 - The Friendship Demonstration which took place in 1985 introduced a new concept where teachers of different backgrounds and affiliations shared their accumulated expertise before a large, appreciative audience. The skill level of the participants in this demonstration is extremely high and their detailed explanations provide an abundance of information that will stimulate your training and understanding of the art. A full English voiceover of the Japanese commentary is included so as to make these tapes accesible to an international audience of aikidoka. read more ...
Basic Principles of the Sword -   read more ...
Frank Doran Sensei, San Rafael Aikido Retreat, Parts 1 & 2 -   read more ...
George Ledyard Sensei @ Alamo City, Parts 1 & 2 -   
George Ledyard Sensei in San Antonio, Parts 1, 2, & 3 - This is a three DVD set with both demonstration and lecture material. It is less a technique video than an exposition of the principles of both Aikido empty hand and sword work. This set should be of interest to students of Aikido at all levels, the principles demonstrated apply to all Aikido technique regardless of style. read more ...
Graphic Sword Proof - It is our hope that our DVD will generate similar questions for our competitors to answer, like, "How do your swords compare to Cold Steel's?" or "What evidence do you have to back up your claims?" A picture is worth a thousand words and a demonstration is worth a thousand pictures, and our new Graphic Sword Proof makes our case as never before. It demonstrates through incredible torture testing and fantastic feats of cutting power just how sharp, strong and effective our swords really are. read more ...
Iron & Silk 1990 - Mark Salzman always was interested in Kung-Fu and the Chinese culture, claims to have seen every Kung-Fu movie. 1982, with a degree in Chinese literature, he visits a province university in China for two years to teach Chinese teachers the English language. He learns the refinements of correct behavior among Chinese people, makes friends with his pupils, falls in love with the young doctor Ming, learns Uschu (similar Kung-Fu) from the famous teacher Pan... but also learns about political repression, especially when he's forbidden contact with some of his friends. read more ...
Morihei Ueshiba Founder of Aikido - This DVD featuring O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba is an amazing historical document consisting of two parts. The first section is the uncut version of a Japanese tv documentary titled "Aikido" produced in 1961. This film focuses on the life and techniques of Morihei Ueshiba and was shot on location in Iwama and Tokyo. It contains beautiful footage of the Founder in his daily life and while training. There are some marvelous action scenes including an incredible display of empty-handed techniques, defenses against multiple attacks and a live sword! Part two of this DVD presents a fascinating 15-minute radio interview with the Founder. Great care was taken in inserting over 200 subtitles to allow you to follow along with each and every word spoken by the Founder. You will appreciate the Founder's humor, warmth and spiritual insight as he invites you into his world. read more ...
The Path Beyond Thought - This documentary shows footage taken from Seagal Senseis days in Japan at the Tenshin Dojo in Osaka, early days in America and some from the recent seminar in Santa Barbara. We can see him demonstrating, teaching and administering tests. It includes also many interviews of Seagal Senseis former students. read more ...
Saotome Sensei's Kumitachi 1-5 - Shot by Shari Dyer of Keigan Productions at a seminar at Aikido of Diablo Valley, the first DVD covers general principles of the sword including kamae, blocking, how to cut, how to thrust, and much more. The second DVD takes Mitsugi Saotome Sensei's Kumitachi 1 - 5 and dissects each form showing not just how to do the form itself but what the movements within the form could really be when executed in a martial contest. The principles presented in these videos are applicable to aiki sword in general and are not specific to Saotome Sensei's particular style. read more ...
Saotome Sensei's Kumitachi 6-12 - This is the companion DVD to the 2 DVD swt with Kumitachi 1-5. It covers the second set of sword forms developed by Saotome Sensei. Detailed demonstration of each form is performed, including explanation of what the practitioner is trying to achieve with each one. read more ...
Shin-Budo Kai Aikido, Austin 2004 -   
Shin-Budo Kai Aikido, Austin 2005 -   
Testing May 2007 -   
Ukemi: From the Ground Up - This instructional DVD is shot in a traditional aikido dojo in Northern California and consists of 80 minutes plus of edited seminar footage. The main menu features the "Play Movie", which is 82 minutes of ukemi instruction and lecture; "Scene Selection", which allows the viewer to skip to specific sections; "More Aikido", which includes short sections on solo practice, atemi, iriminage, shihonage, and counters to shihonage; and "Biography", which is a short, scrolling text biography of Ellis Amdur. read more ...
Za, Koshi, Buki, Irimi - Better than ever on DVD, Hiroshi Ikeda's four popular Aikido tapes, Irimi, Buki, Koshi, and Za, offer a wealth of information for both the novice and the experienced practitioner. Irimi (Iriminage) presents a wide range of iriminage forms and exciting free-style; Buki gives a dynamic look at weapons work; Koshi (Koshinage) shows over twenty-five types of hip-throws; and Za (Suwariwaza), features techniques from a centered, seated position. Each video includes drills, footwork, ukemi, attacks, and randori. A recurring theme throughout all four presentations is the fundamental study of "Center." read more ...

Books
Aikido and Chinese Martial Arts - In this volume, we take up the theme, "how to use weapons in Aikido and Chinese martial arts". Through weapons training, you will be able to understand about the following martial arts elements: (1) The difference between body techniques and weapons training, (2) The difference between the Japanese curved sword, and the Chinese straight sword, (3) How to take a proper distance, (4) How to watch your partner's eyes, (5) How to grab your partner's mind, (6) How to move with good timing, (7) Proper traditional foot work, (8) Circular movements with the weapon, (9) A block should include an attack, an attack should include a block, (10) Long weapon's, and short weapon's weak points, (11) The weak points of armor, (12) How ancient people produced good steel about two thousand years ago with little technology. read more ...
Aikido in Daily Life - "The 'spirit' of aikido lies in bringing to light man's natural strength and his hidden natural abilities." A detailed explanation of what aikido really means and of how to apply the principles to our daily lives. read more ...
Aikido with Ki - This book was supervised by no other than Koichi Tohei, and it shows. Its focus is on not only the body and techniques, but on development of the mind as well. This book has two parts: Unification of Mind and Body, and Shin-Shin Toitsu Aikido Techniques. Waza are well illustrated and explained. read more ...
Arms and Armor of the Samurai - A completely fascinating look at one of the most intriguing periods of history, the Ancient Japanese period equivilent to Medieval Europe. This book details the arms and armor of the Samurai class that dominated the battles, protecting their aristocratic interests, the Samurai were the champions of their era, always following the code of Bushido. This book is superb in it's presentation of rare photographs of authentic weapons and clothing worn by the Samurai, imcluding the beginnings with archery and weapons of hand to hand combat.
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Budo, Teachings of the Founder of Aikido - With the worldwide popularity of aikido rivaling that of judo and karate-do, the Aikikai Foundation and the Ueshiba family have decided that it is time for this historic treatise of the martial arts to be translated into English, and made available to general readers and students of aikido all over the world. Reproduced faithfully from the original, this seminal work contains one of the founder's few personal statements of his basic principles, expressed both in prose and mystical poetry. The text is accompanied by photographs of Morihei illustrating the aikido techniques he describes. This martial arts classic is preceded by an introductory biographical essay on Morihei by his son Kisshomaru Ueshiba, the present chairman of the Aikikai Foundation. This enlightening work recounts the founder's early life, his inspirational 'encounter with the religious mystic Onisaburo Deguchi, and the spiritual revelations that led him to develop the art of aikido.  read more ...
Budo Training in Aikido - This book appeared in 1933 and is the first published account of O-Sensei's art. Although not actually written down by him, it is a transcription of lectures and explanations which was later reviewed by the founder and approved as a teacher's manual. The political and historical context of the times should be kept in mind. No attempt has been made to edit the text. The original copy has O-Sensei's title which was simply "Budo Renshu", i.e. "Budo Training". Later the second Doshu annotated this with the word "Aikido". The Dojo decided on using the original name here despite the fact that most Japanese copies are entitled Aikijujutsu Ogi", or "The Secrets of Aikijujutsu". The latter is actually an interpretive heading used by the copyists. read more ...
Center - The Power of Aikido - Employing a question-and-answer format, Center: The Power of Aikido outlines the five elements of power that the aikido enthusiast must use to succeed, and it explains strategic applications of movement that give the practitioner the advantage. Moving beyond techniques and forms, this engaging hands-on book explores the underlying dynamics of moving energy through the body and manipulating the energy of the aggressor. read more ...
Chin-Na, Grappling Art of Self-Defense, vol. 1 -   read more ...
Chin-Na, Grappling Art of Self-Defense, vol. 2 -   read more ...
Chinese Boxing, Masters and Methods - This is a real account from a real person. Bob Smith's book does exactly what it sets out to do, to showcase the personalities of the martial arts masters he encountered during his stay in Taiwan. He lived the dream. He went, he sought, he learned from the masters who made the art great. read more ...
Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts - Fighting arts are as old as man himself and as varied as his languages. In Asia they developed to a degree of effectiveness probably unsurpassed elsewhere in the world. This book explains the relationships between fighting arts, assesses their strengths and weaknesses, and presents new
material about hitherto unknown fighting methods. Written by two of the best-known and most widely published authorities in the field, it covers fighting methods and techniques found in eleven Asian countries-fighting techniques that range from the artful Chinese tai-chi and Burmese bando to Japanese jujutsu and the lethal pentjak-silat of Indonesia.  read more ...
Dynamic Aikido - Ancient theory, modern practice: Dynamic Aikido brings together the whole spectrum of theoretical and applied aikido. Through it, one can become perfectly attuned to one's opponent, can sense his intentions and turn his movements to one's own advantage. Comprehensive and fully illustrated, Dynamic Aikido presents the basic postures and stances, fundamental techniques and applications: how to cope with a frontal attack, how to avoid an attack from the rear, how to sense and thwart the pickpocket. An essential companion for every beginner, a vital reference for students of all levels.
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Enlightenment through Aikido - Enlightenment through Aikido focuses on Aikido's spiritual teachings, drawing on Sunadomari's experiences as a direct student of Morihei Ueshiba. Quotes from the founder and the author's interpretations show how Aikido can develop inner strength and tranquility. This book is an excellent companion for those practitioners who aspire to go beyond the physical in their journey along the path of Aikido. read more ...
The Essence of Aikido - For the first time in English, The Essence of Aikido presents the profound philosophy of Aikido in Morihei's own words, disclosing many of the arcane secrets of Aikido's aims and methods. Considered by many to be the greatest martial artist and spiritual teacher of the twentieth century, Morihei provides a wealth of clues to the often puzzling nature of the inseparable link between the physical and spiritual aspects of Aikido, revealing the heart of the peaceful warrior's art.  read more ...
The Essence of T'ai Chi Ch'uan - This book is a new translation of a number of classical tai chi texts. The translations are clear, and the language flows well. The translators also included brief explications of difficult terms withing the text itself so as not to disrupt the flow of words. The presentation of the book is well done, with many illustrations and pages of calligraphy. While fairly short, this book is very nice introduction to the classic Chinese texts on tai chi. read more ...
Grappling Master, Combat for Street Defense and… -   read more ...
Hiroshige -   
Kiatsu - People of today tend to think that only visible body is themselves and forget about mind. Because of this, people cannot use their own ability frilly and easy to fall in a minus way of thinking. Mind moves body. This is called Ki principles. To understand Ki principles and practice it in daily life, you will be able to use both mind and body correctly and change your mind to think plus way. Also, you can use your ability fully. In the first section, while delving deeply into the Ki principles, the author gives number of practical examples which anyone can easily follow. If the examples are followed correctly the reader can grasp a basic meaning of Ki. In part two of the book, the author gives detailed and concrete examples of how to apply the Ki principles to our daily lives. The author wishes that those who do not fully realize their own abilities will learn the full meaning of Ki. It is hoped that those who have learned the Ki principles will
instill them in their hearts and help those around them walk a brighter and happier path. read more ...
Total Aikido, The Master Course - Aikido students and enthusiasts the world over will be delighted with this English translation of Gozo Shioda's "hidden principles," finally made available by the Yoshinkan school of aikido. An outstanding student of aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba, Shioda, who taught thousands of people in his lifetime, left a profound legacy, successfully teaching the spiritual and practical applications of a martial art that could all too easily become mired in one or the other. In this sequel to Dynamic Aikido, the preeminent master continues his explanation of the essential principles but in finer detail. Comprehensive and fully illustrated, Total Aikido covers the basic postures and movements with special emphasis on certain key points for perfecting one's technique to achieve maximum effect with the minimum of effort. Demonstrations are provided in a dojo setting, with helpful pointers for avoiding common mistakes. To enable students to develop greater strength and control, they are shown how to increase their speed, shift their center of gravity, and synchronize movements with those of their opponents. This is an essential work for students of all levels, a treasury of expert information.
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CDs
Principles of Randori - This "video manual" CD-R is the result of fifteen years of conducting intensive Randori seminars at Aikido Eastside annually. We took the written materials we had developed covering the various movement principles and strategies for Aikido Randori including multiple attackers with swords or knives and illustrated each of these principles with various video clips. The presentation is in PowerPoint but you do not need to have PowerPoint to view the manual,; it comes with the PowerPoint viewer. There are 54 video clips, 7 full color diagrams, and 41 slides with technical in formation. It is best utilized by taking your laptop right to the dojo and working through the various principles presented and immediately practicing them on the mat. This is a totally unique presentation! For play on a PC only. Will not play on a set top unit or on a MAC. read more ...
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