Takemusu Aiki with Mitsugi Saotome (On Demand) Malachy Friedman Kyan no Sai and Kishaba

Kyan no Sai and Kishaba no Sai

These exercises focus on improving the quality of one's movements in preparation for future challenges and understanding the nuances of strength and weakness

and psychological approaches

Ichijo-gime

- strikes preparation and delivery

Takemusu Aiki with Mitsugi Saotome (On Demand) Malachy Friedman Kyan no Sai and KishabaDirect student of the founder of Aikido, Saotome Sensei urges Aikido Students to go beyond basic technical practice (as demonstrated in his first video, The Principles of Aikido) to a more advanced level where the study focuses on the "risk points" of "martial situations." About the Instructor Mitsugi Saotome Mitsugi Saotome is one of the most influential Aikido teachers in the world and a direct disciple of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido.