CompleteMartialArts.com - The Art of Aikido DVD
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List Price: $19.95
Our Price: $19.95
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Manufacturer: Artistic Video
Starring: Dr. Lee, Ah Loi, Ah Loi Dr. Lee
Directed By: Paul Crompton
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781892198891
Format: Color
ISBN: 1892198894
Label: Artistic Video
Manufacturer: Artistic Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Artistic Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2004-07-01
Running Time: 42
Studio: Artistic Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1991
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Editorial Reviews:
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A harmonious system of defense which blends with movements of an attacker to bring about his downfall. Includes Shikko (knee walking), techniques from a kneeling position, bowing etiquette, techniques of parrying, hitting, locking and throwing, breakfalling training, the basic 17 Randori no Kata with counters, free practice, advanced breaking and training with a knife. Very detailed training.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great DVD !!
Comment: This film is easy to learn, with it's step by step learning. Everybody can follow it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Adequate video
Comment: I wished I had a good video of Aikido when I was first studying it. I cannot compare this video to others as this is the only one I have seen. It does show the various techniques. I would have liked more content and explanation, but I'm pleased with the video. I feel good about this purchase.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good enough.
Comment: The disk plays fine for me. It is helpful in that I can replay a technique over and over and over ... I use the disk to review techniques. I then consult Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction for some description, then back to the DVD ...
Regardless, Sensei does things slightly differently and Sensei is the top authority in his own dojo. But the books and DVDs do help.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Bad disk, Poor information
Comment: First, this disk would not play on my DVD player. It would only work on my computer.
Second, this disc briefly mentions that it illustrates the Tomiki branch of Aikido, which uses very different terminology and basic techniques than the more prevalent styles of Aikido.
Third, there is very little information of how most of the demonstrated techniques actually work. (Note carefully: these techniques are DEMONSTRATED, not taught.) The concept of "breaking balance," is briefly mentioned at the end of the DVD, but is never related back to the basic techniques demonstrated.
Last; the websites mentioned on the disc no longer seem to have any information about Aikido.
If you want to learn something about Aikido, go to a local Dojo, watch a training session, and talk to the sensei. Then use the money you'd pay for this DVD for an introductory lesson.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Yet another DVD doesn't work
Comment: I ordered my first copy and found that the DVD did not work. I contacted Amazon and they were great taking care of the return. I requested a replacement copy and it arrived with more scratches then I've seen on most rental DVD's. Surprise surprise the second copy did not work either. It appears quality control has not been high on the producers list. Do you think the third time could be a charm?
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