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Aikido and The Five Rings and Stories of O-SenseiThis DVD contains two major videos with Robert Frager, 7th Dan. The first video applies the concepts of The Five Rings of Miyomoto Musashi (Ground, Wind, Fire, Water and Void) to training in Aikido. Included are demonstrations with sword as well as empty hand techniques. (35 min.)
Reviews: This DVD of Bob Frager Sensei 7th Dan was filmed live at a seminar in which I was fortunate enough to participate. It truly captures the inspiring joy, humor and passion that permeate Frager Sensei's instruction. It is very thought provoking and can provide beginning and advanced students alike much to ponder and explore in their practice. Here, Frager Sensei explains and demonstrates the relationships and methods of expressing the five elements during Aikido keiko. Aikidoka of all levels can readily see Frager Sensei demonstrate the different forms that Aikido techniques take, depending on the primary element being expressed at that time. I really appreciated that Frager Sensei took great care in stressing that each element and the forms that they take are equally valid, and that different situations during training and daily life provide us all the opportunities to respond in our own unique way. In addition, the stories that Frager Sensei tells of sitting and training with Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido are told with such reverence and love that whoever watches, will undoubtedly experience some of the mystery that Frager Sensei experienced while training with the O'Sensei. I highly recommend this video! Louis Jumonville, 5th Dan Hikarii Dojo, Concord, CA *********************************** Accompanied by rare photos, Frager Sensei, who studied with O'Sensei, offers a very personal and deeply spiritual look into the teachings and life of O'Sensei. These stories and reminiscences reflect the depth, compassion, and power of the founder of Aikido, Master Ueshiba. Richard Strozzi-Heckler, Sixth Dan Author of "The Leadership Dojo" Title #238419 Format: DVD-R |
