With this lesson you will learn the fundamental technical concept of Aikido practice - the “Stance Structure”. The lesson provides video instructions with detailed technical guidelines and exercises aimed to develop the formation of the physical body instrumental for the Aikido practice. The lesson also includes certain mindset concepts that will help you expand your knowledge about Aikido and organize your practice accordingly.

With this lesson you will increase your understanding of sitting position in Aikido. Seiza is not only a way to develop your lower body muscles, but also a position of awareness and focus, which expresses your attitude to the place of the way. In this lesson you will also learn the transitional movements from seiza to kamae, which are efficient and injury aware. The lesson provides video instructions with detailed technical guidelines and exercises aimed to develop your skills for intelligent and enjoyable Aikido practice. This lesson also includes certain mindset concepts that will help you expand your knowledge about Aikido and organize your practice accordingly.

With this lesson you will be able to develop your mobility skills in the sitting position. Basically, this lesson is about how to make your seiza mobile. Shikko or knee walk is a valuable tool to develop you Gedan (the lower part of the body), center and balance. Shikko is a fulfillment of the idea that you have to be ever ready and always find comfort in the moment, even if you are in a sitting position.

With this lesson you will be able to build the core basics which include the development of (1) the stance structure and (2) the arms form. The skill to use the structure of the body is fundamental for the Aikido practice. You will discover how the bokken is transformed into the Aikiken and serves the purpose of unification, not separation. The practice with the Aikiken is aimed to unite all the parts of your body together in the holistic movements of Aikido. You will be able to learn how to approach the bokken to prepare your body for the Aikido practice.

With this lesson you will be able to build the core basics with the Aikijo which include the development of (1) the stance structure and (2) the arms form. The skill to use the structure of the body is fundamental for the Aikido practice. You will discover how the jo is transformed into the Aikijo and serves the purpose of unification, not destructive goals. The practice with the Aikijo is aimed to unite all the parts of your body together in the holistic movements of Aikido. You will be able to learn how to approach the jo to prepare your body for the Aikido practice.

With this lesson you will be able to consider and structure your arm formations to merge and lead Uke in Aikido techniques. You will understand the connection between the arms form principle of Aikido and the Aikido weapons. You will learn how to acquire the striking skills sufficient for Aikido practice. You will be able to examine the qualities of the arm formation serving the goals of Aikido (merging and leading) at the certain phases of Aikido technique performance. You will also be able to understand the proper positioning of the arm forms in Aikido.

With this lesson you will be able to consider positioning and structuring your body for the forward roll of Aikido. You will be provided with the body structuring details and the instructions how to approach Mae Ukemi in the right sequence of the setting-up movements to provide safety and success of the movement execution. You will also learn how to develop your Tobi Ukemi skills, the safety fall dawn with the bouncing action, applicable when Mae Ukemi is not possible.

With this lesson you will be able to consider positioning and structuring of your body for the backward roll of Aikido. You will be provided with the body structuring details and the instructions how to approach Ushiro Ukemi in the right sequence of the setting-up movements to provide safety and success of the movement execution. You will also learn how to develop your Tobi Ukemi skills, the safety fall down with the bouncing action, applicable when rolling is not possible.

With this lesson you will be able to learn and examine the Tenkan movement, which stands as the core for virtually half of Aikido techniques. You will get acquainted with the Tenkai, which is the first stage of the Tenkan Full Spin and serves the functions of merging and obtaining the strategic position regarding Uke. You will also be able to examine the essential elements of the Tenkan rotation performance aimed to manage control and leadership in Aikido techniques.

With this lesson you will be able to learn and examine the Entrance approach, which stands as the core for virtually half of Aikido techniques. You will get acquainted with the conditioning movement of Irimi which constitutes the basis for the Entrance performance. You will be able to examine this essential element which is aimed to help you escape the attack and obtain the strategic position for the Entrance. You will also learn how to perform the Entrance correctly by receiving the complete set of reference points to tune your Irimi performance.

Based on the provided instructions you will be able to learn Nikkyo Aikido control technique. With this lesson you will consider the exact sequence of Nikkyo technique movements, examine the mechanics of the technique performance, and follow the entire procedure of Nikkyo control execution to achieve Aikido goals of conflict neutralization. You will be able to analyze how your natural intensions confront Aiki actions and see the value and approach to self-control in your Aikido practice. You will learn how to perform Nikkyo correctly by receiving the complete set of reference points to tune your Nikkyo performance.

Based on the provided instructions you will be able to learn Ikkyo Aikido control technique. You will start from consideration of Ikkyo movements sequence and proceed to mechanics, avoided intentions and counteractions, the parts of the lesson aimed to provide you with understanding of the technique and guidance to your practice organization for best results in your skills mastery.

With this lesson you will be able to learn Sankyo control technique of Aikido. You will start from warm-up taiso, consideration of Sankyo variations and go further to the technique mechanics, filtering your natural reflexes and contrasting your skills on the background of counteractions. All the parts of the lesson are all aimed to provide you with understanding of the technique and guidance to the practice organization for best results in your Sankyo skills mastery.

With this lesson you will be able to develop your Kote Gaeshi skills. Start from warm-up taiso, consider Kote Gaeshi basic variations and technical details, filtering your natural reflexes and test your obtained skills on the background of the counteractions. All the parts of the lesson are aimed to provide you with understanding of the technique and guidance to the practice organization for best results in your Kote Gaeshi mastery.

This lesson will help you obtain Irimi Nage skills. You will learn the sequence of Irimi Nage technique movements, consider the mechanics of the technique in every detail, you will face the obstacles caused by your natural reflexes and test your obtained skills on the background of the offered counteractions. All the parts of the lesson are aimed to provide you with Irimi Nage profound understanding. You will be able to obtain the mindset for the best progress in your Irimi Nage mastery.

This lesson will help you obtain Shiho Nage skills of Aikido. You will start learning from the sequence of Shiho Nage technique movements and end up with considerations of Shiho Nage application for self-defense. Within the lesson, you will go through examination of the mechanics of the technique in every detail; you will face the obstacles caused by the natural reflexes and test your obtained skills on the background of the offered counteractions. All the parts of the lesson are aimed to provide you with Shiho Nage profound understanding. You will be able to obtain the mindset for the best progress in your Shiho Nage mastery.

This lesson is aimed to increase you comprehension of Ude Garami in Aikido. You will start learning Ude Garami concept from the sequence of the technique movements and end up with considerations of Ude Garami application for self-defense. This lesson will provide you with the platform to go through examination of the mechanics of Ude Garami in every detail. You will face the obstacles of the learning process and overcome the causation of such obstacles, which are natural reflexes and wrong intentions, with the help of the provided instructions. With this lesson, you will gain the mindset for the best progress in your Ude Garami mastery.

This lesson will help you obtain Kaiten Nage skills of Aikido. You will start learning from the sequence of complete basic Kaiten Nage movements and end up with considerations of the technique application for self-defense. Within the lesson, you will go through examination of the mechanics of the technique in every detail; you will face the obstacles caused by the natural reflexes and test your obtained skills on the background of the offered counteractions. All the parts of the lesson are aimed to provide you with Kaiten Nage profound understanding. With the instructions you will obtain the right mindset for the best progress in your Kaiten Nage mastery.

This lesson will help you gain Ude Kime Nage skills of Aikido. This tutorial includes concepts and corresponding developing exercises aimed to help you consider Ude Kime Nage from different angles. The SAA methodology offers you to start learning from the sequence of Ude Kime Nage technique movements and end up with considerations of Ude Kime Nage application for self-defense. Within the lesson, you will go through examination of the mechanics of the technique in every detail. You will consider the obstacles caused by the natural reflexes and test your obtained skills on the background of the offered counteractions. All the parts of the lesson are aimed to provide you with Ude Kime Nage profound understanding.

With this lesson you will learn to coordinate your breathing with your movements. Kokyu Ho stands as an idea of internal unification and contains the model of Aikido techniques, merging and leadership. With Kokyu Ho practice, the Aikido techniques will become (1) natural for you and more (2) powerful as your influence.

With this unit you will examine Kokyu Ho mechanics in the standing position. The Kokyu Ho technique is essential for comprehension of Aikido in general. By learning Kokyu Ho you will learn to practice the creative action of merging to discover the Ai element. In this lesson you will also learn how Kokyu Ho technique can be united with the other leadership mechanics of Aikido.

With this unit you will examine how to practice Ikkyo in Gyaku Hanmi Katate Tori. You will learn the merging mechanics for this position. You will develop the skill of escaping the attack line and entering with the proper angle to control and lead Uke. In this lesson you will also learn to practice Ikkyo in different combinations with other Aikido techniques, depending on a situation.

With this unit you will learn Hiji Kime Osae (Rokkyo) control technique of Aikido. Hiji Kime Osae is a solid arm fixation control which can be applied as a self-defense technique in different cases. In Aikido practice you will learn to consider Hiji Kime Osae as the last resort instrument of control and will see how you can combine this mechanics with other Aikido techniques.

With this unit you will examine Gokkyo mechanics of control. Gokkyo is applied primarily as a weapon release technique. Besides the mechanics considerations, you will learn to recognize situations where Gokkyo is applicable.

All the basic Aikido techniques, we have already examined and learned, allow us a natural approach to Tanto Waza considerations. With this unit you will learn the knife defense techniques of Aikido. By learning the knife defense techniques you will learn to apply the basic Aikido techniques, increase your awareness of the accompanied danger and will also obtain the right idea of the punch straight attacks we will deal with in the further program sections.

In this unit we will study Tanto based attacks in Gyaku Hanmi. We will explore the SAA approach and learn the sequence of appropriate techniques for merging with Uke in the same side position cases.

With this unit you will examine Ryo Katate case in standing position. You will consider the basic options of merging in such form of engagement and examine different leadership mechanics. In this lesson, the insights of Ryo Katate Dori practice organizations will be also provided.

With this unit you will learn the single collar grip techniques of Aikido. You will examine the details of merging and appropriate sequence of Aiki actions based on the situational circumstances. You will be provided with the guidelines for your Kata Dori practice organization.

With this unit you will learn the double collar grip techniques of Aikido. You will examine the details of merging and appropriate sequence of Aiki actions based on the situational circumstances. You will be provided with the guidelines for your Ryo Kata Dori practice organization.

With this unit you will learn Morote Dori, section of the forearm double grip Aikido techniques. You will examine the details of merging and appropriate sequence of Aiki actions based on the situation. In this lesson, you will be provided with the guidelines for your Morote Dori practice organization.

With this unit you will learn how you merge with Uke in case of the attack from behind. We will consider the basic attack form and the foundational mechanics of interaction for such situation. You will examine several basic opportunities to lead Uke with Aikido techniques. You will also be provided with the guidelines for your Ushiro Waza practice organization

With this unit you will be able to examine and master your positioning, reallocation abilities and angles of entry with the help of the Aikiken drills. The provided exercises will also help you master the essential technical principles of Aikido – the core basics, which are the stance structure, arms form and the plane of the center application.

With this unit you will be able to examine and master your positioning, reallocation abilities and angles of entry with the help of the Aikijo drills. The provided exercises will also help you master the essential technical principles of Aikido – the core basics, which are the stance structure, arms form and the plane of the center application.

With this unit you will examine the principles of merging for the Shomen Uchi type of attack, in case of Ai Hanmi. You will learn how you can apply different basic Aikido techniques depending on a situation. The guidelines for the appropriate practice organization are provided.

With this unit you will examine the principles of merging for the Shomen Uchi type of attack, in case of Gyaku Hanmi. You will learn how you can apply different basic Aikido techniques depending on a situation. The guidelines for the appropriate practice organization are provided.

Examine the forearm grip based techniques in the “same stance” position. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to order and master your knowledge and skills of the Katate Dori Ai Hanmi Waza.

Examine the forearm grip based techniques in the “opposite stance” position. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to order and master your knowledge and skills of the Katate Dori Gyaku Hanmi Waza.

Examine the two forearm grips based techniques in the fronted position. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to order and master your knowledge and skills of the Ryo Katate Dori Waza.

Examine the standard collar grip based techniques in the fronted position. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to order and master your knowledge and skills of the Kata Dori Waza.

Examine the two collar grips based techniques in the fronted position. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to order and master your knowledge and skills of the Ryo Kata Dori Waza.

Examine the double forearm grip based techniques in the sided position. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to order and master your knowledge and skills of the Morote Dori Waza.

Examine the double forearm grips attack form from behind. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to order and master your knowledge and skills of the Ushiro Waza Ryo Katate Dori.

Examine the double elbow grips attack form from behind. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to order and master your knowledge and skills of the Ushiro Waza Ryo Hiji Dori.

Examine the double collar grips attack form from behind. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to learn and develop your knowledge and skills of the Ushiro Waza Ryo Kata Dori.

Examine the choke based techniques from behind with the help of the forearm grip. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to learn and develop your knowledge and skills of the Ushiro Waza Katate Tori Kubishime.

Examine the knife based techniques and how such techniques stand as the basic idea for the punch (tsuki) based techniques in Aikido. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to order and master your knowledge and skills of the Tanto Waza.

Examine all technical aspects of the “strike from above” attack from in the fronted position. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to order and master your knowledge and skills of the Shomen Uchi Waza.

Examine all technical aspects of the “strike from side” attack from in the fronted position. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to order and master your knowledge and skills of the Yokomen Uchi Waza.

Examine the fundamental ideas of the Aikido techniques regarding the punches directed to the upper part of the body. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to order and master your knowledge and skills of the Jodan Tsuki Waza.

Examine the fundamental ideas of the Aikido techniques regarding the punches directed to the middle part of the body. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to order and master your knowledge and skills of the Mune Tsuki Waza.

Examine the approaches to the “grip and punch” type of attack in Aikido Practice. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to learn the fundamentals of the Kata Tori Men Uchi Waza.

Examine the approaches to the front foot kick attack form in Aikido Practice. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to learn the fundamentals of the Mae Geri Waza.

Examine the approaches to the “spire grip” techniques in Aikido Practice. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to learn the fundamentals of the Aikijo Dori Waza.

Examine the approaches to the “spire pricking” type of attack in Aikido Practice. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to learn the fundamentals of the Jo Tsuki Waza.

Improve your technical arsenal of Aikido techniques in the sitting level. Develop your maneuvering abilities. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to order and master your knowledge and skills of the Suwari Waza.

Examine the approaches to the “sitting vs. standing levels” situation in Aikido Practice. Discover techniques in the initially disadvantageous situation. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to learn the fundamentals of the Hanmi Handachi Waza.

Examine the approaches to meeting attack of several opponents. Explore and improve your maneuvering abilities. Within the instructions of this technical division you have a chance to learn the fundamentals of the Ran Dori Waza.

Add more drills and improve your body structuring skills. Develop understanding of the essential Aikido principles based on the Aikiken techniques. Continue mastering your positioning and maneuvering abilities.

Add more drills and improve your body structuring skills. Develop understanding of the essential Aikido principles based on the Aikijo techniques. Continue mastering your positioning and maneuvering abilities.