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Dennis Hooker Zanshin and Ma-ai in AikidoDennis Hooker Sensei, 6th Degree Black Belt and Chief Instructor of Shindai Dojo, Orlando Florida, addresses the basic principals of connection, timing and spacial relationships in Aikido. Using emply hand techniques and well as use of the short staff and sword to illustrate these concepts, Hooker Sensei teaches with wonderful clarity and purpose. His teaching will stay with the student long after watching this seminar.
Reviews: It is refreshing to observe a DVD on aikido where the instructor is so matter of fact in conveying important budo theory. Hooker sensei, in a relaxed and easy going manner covers various important aikido principles with competence and aplomb. His teaching methodology proceeds in a way that speaks to a wide array of practitioners because it presents complex material in an easy to digest format. Hooker sensei competently demonstrates how what appears to be passive is actually active, and that this type of engagement is a superior means of applying technique. This video produced by Keigan Productions is excellent. It is well lit, filmed, edited and the sound quality very good. Toby Threadgill / Kaicho Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Kai * * * * * Upon viewing this instructional DVD I was struck by just how closely the thoughts and training principles that Hooker Sensei touches on are very much what I follow in my own training. Hooker Sensei starts from basic katate-dori and how uke should grab and why, to how to keep this type of grab from being successful by making good connection with uke. From that point he goes into the advantages of a good uke/nage relationship, emphasizing this relationship through some great weapons work using both sword and jo. Hooker Sensei gives superb demonstrations of basic Aiki principles applicable to all aspects of your training. There are valuable pearls of wisdom from this experienced teacher sprinkled throughout this exceptional DVD. He also expounds on the theme that Aikido is a way to make us and our training partners better human beings. For me this DVD offers an excellent way to increase your overall understanding of Aikido and it rich depth. It is a well-made, professional DVD with great camera angles and clear sound quality. A must have for your DVD library. Jim Alverez, Fifth Dan Chief Instructor Aikido of Livermore Valley, CA Title #238049 Format: DVD-R |
