Ueshiba Moriteru Doshu - 48th All Japan Aikido (2010)

Ueshiba Moriteru Aikido Doshu demonstration during the 48th All Japan Aikido Demonstration (2010) at the Nippon Budokan.
Moriteru Ueshiba is the grandson of the founder, Morihei Ueshiba. He succeeded to his father, Kisshomaru Ueshiba after his passing in 1998.
Moriteru Ueshiba teaches morning classes (6:30 to 7:30) and Friday evening at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo. He also gives seminars all over the world on a very regular basis.
Doshu's demonstration are usually focuses on basic techniques as he teaches everyday on the mats.
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[@DHL428]

Not many professional fighters (boxers of MMA fighters) can retain their skills at old age like O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba (78) or Sensei Moriteru Doshu Ueshiba. They still have the energy and excellent skills. I wish I can retain my skills and have the energy to perform these moves when I am at their age. This is the beauty of using energy instead of brute force. Aikido is a spiritual art to enlightenment. The objective is to turn enemies into friends and be at one with the universe.

[@ToniMattTony]

This is the best comedy I have seen in a long time

[@36hcupsizeandgrowing]

having practised Goju Ryu for decades, and Akido for 15 years , my life has taught me so far peace, but when some fucker wants to get down Akido has helped put them their and Goju Ryu kept them there, and to ad to the comment Akido is used for many fighting techniques including close combat. you can really fuck someone up for life using these techniques. ever reach out to grab some one? never underestimate any martial art. They are all worthy of attention. Peace, and God Bless.

[@DanhArtista]

Aikido is the art of peace, it doesn't have any offensive moves. Even though it looks like they are dancing it's super effective. You may think it seems fake but If you have a chance, do try to challenge a black belt Aikido, you'll be on your back before you know it. That's how quick and effective it is. I have that experience and it's printed in my mind ever since.

[@bastrixer]

Everyone is always saying: look they are al dancing along. Yes we do cause if we dont follow the flow... The arm /wrist /shoulder lock Will pop something out of Its place. Im not gonna say Aikido is the best, but I like it and I find it a good complement for bujinkan budo taijutsu.

[@GreenDistantStar]

It's easy to see who's doing the most work here.

[@enomoeb]

Aikido is not a sport combat learning you to be able to defend yourself in real life, it is an ART martial. ART is something you are obviously not looking for. I think it is not a waste of time, because it learns you to have a really harmony between you and your partner during the movement. Aikido is a beautiful lesson of peace, believe me :).

[@houyuanjia83]

such continuity of motion ... marvellous.

[@GaijinSanTv]

I love the elegance and fluidity of this Kendo demonstration!

[@Vatras888]

Kendo?

[@hiddenmantis]

Nice, thanks for posting.

[@aikidolala]

Beautiful!!!!

[@mrbfbklyn]

I thought it was fake until I went to hit Yamaha sensei and the earth disappeared and I felt a sensation that could be best described as the feeling you get on the first drop of a roller coaster

[@irwinthomas]

snap, crackle, pop.. beautiful demonstration..

[@zakaria107xk]

I love aikido

[@thkun33]

good to see the tradition is inheriting

[@guillaumeerard]

It is Suzuki Toshio (5th Dan)

[@KakuAndy]

Never get tierd of watching this video

[@FonedykSosajedi]

ENCORE!!!

[@gaidenblade]

This is demonstration, these moves are designed to really hurt people, dislocating joints and forcing or smashing people into the ground. These guys jump around and flip on purpose, but thats the correct practice technique to avoid being hurt, no one on the street would know to flip over to avoid a broken wrist.

[@bign00bs]

respect for the Dan

[@DennisTheDane]

If you were true martial artists, you would speak with respect. And you would know that martial art is for self defence and developing the spirit. You guys who made it a sport and don't even beleve in the spirit, are the ones living in a fantasy. May you wake up one day. Peace.

[@hmaingwai]

48th All Japan Aikido - Ueshiba Moriteru Doshu

[@AslansMane88]

@Aria132 the throw doesn't off-balance the attacker unless you perform it low in the stance, and this technique doesn't require speed but leverage. I admit, though, he's performing rather than teaching in this segment.

[@blockmasterscott]

I've been in a group of several people in a Hapkido demo like the end of the clip. I either had someone in front of me so I couldn't touch the guy or I was either redirected into one of my group.

[@Gaspard129]

In a real fight, people also usually try to keep themselves from getting grabbed and usually try to get in an advantageous position. They also actually attempt to keep their balance, and not be thrown around like ragdolls so that they can be positioned for a wrist-lock.

[@amaurythewarrior]

it's almost ridiculous how easy it seems for him. i can't help wondering though, how effective it really is in real wold situations ....

[@r2d2rx]

what does he do against a kick/punching combo ending in a doubleleg takedown and a sidechoke? I d try those aikido guys.

[@sami94380]

SKILL>POWER

[@arynRIOT]

Watch Uke's Ukemi (recovery) at 2:42

[@ehetleos]

Domo Arigato

[@TheMiral]

We learn to fall to avoid being badly injured. But I can assure you some techniques hurt a lot, even when we are well trained. If you want to hurt your partner, choose another martial art, this is not the purpose of aikido. "The fight ends when it begins".

[@farizhutamaputra]

if they flip when not touched it's CALLED CHI .aikido not only physiclly movement but Chi movement too

[@iashakezula]

I want to train again hu hu hu , Arigatougozaimasu

[@fifedog06]

Um... Sort of. Aikido is heavily based off Judo and other Japanese martial arts, including Kendo, as that's what Ueshiba studied as a child. However, the founder of Aikido Morihei Ueshiba fought in the Sino-Russian War and was born in 1883. He started developing his styles of Aikido as we know it today in the 20's and 30's. So, Yes, the part about brutal throws in the early period versus softer throws now is correct. Feudal part, less so.

[@alangoat]

good dancing

[@hphector6]

domo arigato gozaimasu its polite to add gozaimasu to arigato thus showing more respect and ohayo gozaimasu or good morning(ohayo) gozaimasu(humbly).

[@Kendibasinatv]

@lsalsa7 have you ever tried aikido? if you have, you would know why they flip...

[@H4I2I2EE]

Yes, you can force locks if you are stronger than the person you are doing them to. By the same token, the force you are applying can be used against you. When you say Jiu Jitsu(BJJ spelling), do you mean BJJ or Japanese Jujutsu? Aikido as well as Judo/BJJ are derived from Japanese Jujutsu. Krav Maga gets some of their techniques form Japanese Jujutsu as well cuz its a hybrid art I understand.

[@tsuba14]

these are basic principles adapted for everyday practice. aikijujtisu, the related MA, was tried and tested in the street (and taking from older Japanese MA for actual combat). it's not black and white....

[@Rnt911]

That's a myth. The founder of Judo Jigoro Kano created the belt system, with three colors: white, brown and black. Before that, belts meant nothing but belts.

[@huget00n]

@mwall444 May I ask what is wrong with this shihonage? After the inside irimi-tenkan-irimi, the uke was so out of balance, that he would fall directly even if tori just walked away there was no point to crawl under his arm. Sure that would not work so well if you did it in kyu level "static" mode. Also you should be aware that each Aikido master develops a specific form. Being unable to recognize an Aikido principle because You face an unusual form is Your limit not the master's.

[@H4I2I2EE]

You are being thrown where you are falling anyway. It's not by the muscular force of the Aikidoka. Locks come out by themselves as an end result. It's not predetermined. You can't know before hand what lock you will do to someone and you can't just walk up and force a lock on someone. The attacker ends up off balance cuz he doesn't expect you to move a certain way(he expects you to oppose him directly like in sparring) and that is what an aikidoka takes advantage of.

[@eptagramma]

@CheetaReborn where is kiai?

[@ketulu]

it's really funny because it looks so fake, but if uke (the "attacker") doesn't go with the movement and try to resist, he will finish in ER with a broken arm. an arm lock is REALLY painful

[@DHL428]

Aikido when you've mastered the true arts, you should not hurt the attacker. If you do, it is not real Aikido and it is against the founder philosophy. Some people learned the Aikido techniques and turned it into hard art... such as the founder of Hapkido studied Aikido and turned it into hard art and gave it a different name. Also in the movies it looks good to do hard style like breaking elbow or wrist; I guess people love to watch those moves. We should be in harmony with everyone.

[@MKHsma]

they got owned one by one and then they got owned all of them together

[@ehetleos]

Is the Aikidoka sitting on the right Mitsuteru?

[@pablofuent2863]

ukes!!!!!!!

[@kmj2000]

In aikido you are taught how to fall correctly so you don't get hurt. If they didn't you'd see broken bones.

[@AslansMane88]

@orhideea95 I would like to see you do it at all, 17-Year-Old - or give technical insight into the Shihonage, or even know what that is. ^_^

[@BabaCiccone]

gently epic.

[@drextrey]

@bailattelo If the you fight aikido and not try to be fluid you'll brake a bone or two maybe permanently disabled too. So many moves in aikido that will broke your bone and might just killed you if you chose the wrong move

[@DHL428]

If you know how to use ki/chi energy, you do not need to use muscle power! It is hard for many Westerners to understand the concept of ki/chi. There are many masters from the West who know how to use ki/chi and when they do, everything should be smooth and effortless. This is the highest level. Bruce Lee demonstrated his one inch punch using ki/chi power. If you got hit with his punch or side kick it felt like you got hit by a car or truck.

[@hrender1]

Plenty of dojo around. Sign up and find out.

[@ehetleos]

Domo

[@rogerkreil3314]

So in Aikido, is there a defense against two guys grabbing your elbows or just the wrists?

[@seidobudostudies]

+Roger Kreil Aikido isn't really about defense, or at least, not "self defense". Aikido is based on martial techniques but is not teaching any self defense. From there, all techniques can be modified or adapted, respecting Aikido's principle to cover any aspect of a martial situation.

[@pathman2]

@r2d2rx Send in the video of it, as I could do with a good laugh, or give the address of the hospital you are in.

[@Blktwin]

they were fliping on perpes

[@Gaspard129]

Honestly, just about any other practiced martial artist would stand a great chance on beating an Aikidoka. They actually practice and SPAR

[@MarioCastro_o]

Is moriteru using a white belt??

[@Branwolfe1]

Aikido looks like they are just redirecting the force of the attacker into another direction, only to have your opponent take all of that energy himself?

[@Pettuhr]

What's the point of all the comments of the type "This guy would get his ass kicked by a 110kg wrestler"... No he wouldn't because he would never put himself in that situation, that's a large part of what Aikido is all about. The idea of being in harmony with potential attackers applies to life in general, not just combat situations. Also, if Aikido is to be "put to the test" we can not put a frail 60 year old guy in the ring with a 110 kg wrestler. No technique in the world would win that fight

[@bign00bs]

my cat does these moves to me when I don't feed her...

[@mrbuttion]

I hope you don't mind me asking but how do you guys handle the encroachment of traditional martial arts buy the mma community?

[@seidobudostudies]

It depends who you're asking. But here in Japan, I believe that most teachers - if not all - don't really care about it. The first and main reason is that martial arts and MMA (or BJJ for what matters) are completely different things. MMA is a competitive sport, martial arts are ways of self development. If some practitioners think they'll find what they're looking for in MMA, it's great. They can continue practicing martial arts and get the something else they're looking for in MMA, or they can quit martial arts if they don't find what they need in them. It's totally ok. Your question relates, somehow, to two different things: The efficiency of martial arts and the absence of competition in some of them (Aikido for example). The thing most people don't get, especially non practitioners, but (too) many practitioners as well, is that Budo (Aikido, Judo, Kendo, etc.) were not created/designed to be efficient in combat. That's just not their purpose, and it has never been, from day one of their creation. MMA is a little more suited for people looking at a way to fight efficiently, but they'd better do military training if they really want to learn how to fight, it's far more efficient. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't mean that the techniques shouldn't be practiced efficiently, techniques have to be correct and relatively speaking, efficient in their context. The context not being a bar fight. As about competition, well, it's a bit more complicated, since some Budo (like Judo or Kendo) can be highly competitive and a very good addition to someone practicing Aikido for example. All in all, those who chose MMA instead of Aikido (Budo) for the efficiency of the art are doing the right choice. Once they'll get what they wanted in their MMA practice, age a little, and realize they don't have the physical abilities to stay on top / competitive or efficient, they'll eventually get back to martial art practice, were they'll find more than just efficiency. In addition, I'd say that people keeping practicing Budo with no other goal than efficiency are not only loosing their time, they also parasite (in a way) Budo practitioners, distracting them from more important questions. To conclude, I would also add that Budo have to evolve to stay relevant to their time. Efficiency is clearly not relevant in the 21st century, and Budo are methods of education more than methods of fighting, but education is also something that needs to evolve to stay relevant. It's something that some Budo/teachers do better than others. That said, the needs for education are not the same everywhere and to everyone, so diversity is always a better choice than the standardization often implied in the large diffusion of martial arts in the world (but that's yet another topic). Alexander Bennett explains a few of those points here, in a very interesting interview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIa3Y4melMdggM0

[@mrbuttion]

Seido Co., Ltd & BudoExport - Budo Equipment & Practice in Japan thank you for your quick reply. From what I can see things are much different in Canada and the u.s.a, is completely different from your response and most people are not sure how to get new students because the mma has a bigger reach and has convinced the people who watch them that Budo is a cult to be avoided. -Alex.m

[@seidobudostudies]

It's not very surprising, as the "need for self defense" (or at least, the impression that there is a need) is far more present in North America than it is in Western Europe and even far more than it is in Japan. Just an idea... but: Do you think it's smarter to start practicing martial arts that come from a country that has been at peace for more than half a century (could be considered longer if you forget WW2), where there are almost no aggression/crime and where guns are completely banned, or practice self defense techniques from countries that still have a real need for self defense (no judgment here, just facts). That's what I mean by "relevance". Self defense or MMA, or even military training, are far more relevant in the US because of the context. MMA used to be popular in Japan, until about a decade ago. It's not anymore... probably because it's not relevant here. If it is in the West, well, is that a bad thing? I don't know. But Budo teachers should probably study a little more the sociology of their environment to offer a training context more relevant to their students. PR is probably necessary, but it wouldn't have any impact without offering something relevant to its context. As about martial arts as cults... All the "mens sana in corpore sano", "yoga-like", "new age" or "religious" gibberish stuff are very very rare in Japan (which is actually something that surprises most foreigners coming for training). It's quite interesting that it develops this way in the West. Don't know if it works or not... but from what you say, it seems that it's not working so good anymore. Hopefully, it will change with time. If not... Well, what's relevant survives. What's not disappear. It's life, and it's not bad in itself.

[@mitchychina]

What's a bale dancer?

[@dalkonio]

@jonnystor Ouai c'est sur qu'après face a du jeet kune do ou du wing chung faut bien maîtriser vu la vitesse des coups ^^

[@redsseekers8709]

For those who are saying aikido is fake, there was a reality show about MMA fighting techniques that tried to debunk it. The link is here on KZbin. Check it out. Pro Fighter vs. Aikido watch?v=QWpVUMCcSys

[@whumpingwillow]

grampa's got abbs

[@jekkler]

dude that guy is like 100...

[@Aria132]

@mwall444 It would be ok if you do it fast enough

[@bbroegger]

@mwall444 even the greatest make mistakes.

[@lopaaione]

Don't mess with grandpa.

[@radityoadiputranto5034]

is it real??

[@CheshireTiger2501]

no dude...They are just going with flow of the technique or else they will break their bones/joints/cartilage if they try to go against or resist the flow...i hope you understand what i mean. In real fight common people tend to resist so its the attacker who is injured not the aikidoka or the practitioner. if you want, try to ask a sensei about it so to prove.

[@bakarone]

at 3:11 it becomes ridiculous

[@lsalsa7]

Actually yes MrBeetle26...these guys are flipping even before they get touched...

[@JokZer0]

There is a reason y they have to go slow. aikido is base on counters in to throw or submission, if they go too fast there will be arms bending the wrong way. and i dont think the master wana break his student in this demonstration.

[@yerkoyutronich]

Aikido is an moving art, Uke contact preserve his/her physical integrity. Tori have to control Uke or Uke will take Tori control. If you wan't selfdefense or effectiveness, practice other thing. Because Aikido don't persue selffish interest. aikido is this video.

[@JungleFuury]

He seems to sorta just touch them sometimes and they fall down >_

[@dalkonio]

@jonnystor Tous les art martiaux se valent seuls leurs pratiquants sont supérieurs ou non aux autres ^^

[@bushinzaoMONSTER]

Boa 👺

[@Ikenaiko974]

C'est super jolie et brillamment réalisé.. Mais qu'en est il dans la vrai vie quand le mec arrive comme une balle en te ruinant de coup de poing? Là on dirait une danse et l'assaillant ne force pas beaucoup, il se laisse aller, la mise en scène est un peu exagéré. Néanmoins respect c'est un très bel art martial

[@jonnystor]

@dalkonio J'avais oublié avoir écrit ce commentaire,du coup quand je vois le tiens j'ai cru que c'était moi qui avait mot pour mot écris ça xD Tkt je pense de même,mais je trouve qu'il y'a quand même des cas à part ne me dis pas que les techniques de défenses de l'Aïkido vont valoir quelque chose face à un Kung-Fu sec et explosif comme le Jeet Kune Do de Bruce Lee par exemple :P

[@slouttop]

@r2d2rx HE WOULD PUT FINGERS IN YOUR EYES AND BITE YOUR EARS OF SHOWING THAT MMA IS A SPORT THAT IS UGLY AND NOT READY FOR THE STREETS LIKE THE REAL MARTIAL ARTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE.

[@bargainbin22]

Please grab the end of the stick.

[@SuperDUDERIKI]

Keyword: Gracies"SAID". Everybody "says" nowadays and its all there is.When would they get their asses kicked? I'd very much like to see some footage of that instead of all these stories.

[@xitm4n]

aikido... not an martial art, it is assistive gymnastics where some granpa helps his students to throw themselves...

[@Girayto]

there is no way this is real.

[@H4I2I2EE]

I never said I did Judo or wrestling. My teacher is from Japan and learned Judo even before he learned Aikido. He doesn't say that Aikido doesn't do anything different. Why would I take your word over his? Yeah JU is the same thing as in JU jut su. And the DO is the same as it is in Ai ki DO Am I wrong? We don't call it sparring but you can get attacked full force at random(depending skill level) cuz you can break bones with these techniques.There are techniques that can even kill...not a sport.

[@jonnystor]

Le Kung Fu est supérieur ;)

[@Ikenaiko974]

mdr nan quand même à partir de 7min 16 on se croirait dans un vieux film de karaté des années 60. ILs tombent comme des mouches mdr

[@H4I2I2EE]

Yeah and they use direct physical force to get you off balance. In Aikido you train not to resist that. It's kinda like the opposite technique of what you are talking about. I am just explaining how it works in a nutshell(which you will never get from watching a video). I can say the same to you cuz you clearly know even less about it that I do BJJ/wrestling, which can be understood from videos, hell gracies even give you a belt over the internet. You could never do that with Aikido.

[@jeff1204abc]

i get that the young guys have to do the "fall " to prevent his arm snapping, but it looks so fake , the thing is in a real fight , most aikido guys do not want to break attacker's arm , the better they are , the less likely they would hurt some one

[@jeff1204abc]

jeff1204abc my japan frd once try to explain to me : the way i see it , aikido is not a fighting style , aikido does not give a shit abt fighting, is a way of living , a believe that happens to have the ability to PROTECT

[@seidobudostudies]

+jeff1204abc This is not really the point about Aikido. Aikido is not meant to be a self defense method. It is an art that is based on old martial techniques with a higher goal than offering a way of defense. Of course, training has to be fairly realistic (and it's not always the case) for the method to work on a higher purpose. This is all the difficulty about Aikido. How to balance a fairly realistic and effective training with the way of peace.

[@ToniMattTony]

You are very confused. This is a dance. It is not a means of defending yourself

[@bign00bs]

you are incorrect

[@furlong08857]

wish they would show real combat and not choreography

[@pacolozada]

what you call fake it´s just technique, these guys learn aikido by way of repeating it over and over, of course they know how to fall, of course after a thousand times they repeat exactly the same movements.... but they are aikidokas, a common person would get his ass kicked so fast!

[@lsalsa7]

Sorry...just a demonstration of technique...Aikido is not very effective especially when the students are flipping for their master..sometimes they flip even before the movement..lol

[@Gaspard129]

Don't waste your time barking up that tree. Aikidokas will never spar. The fact of the matter is that they wouldn't stand a chance against just about any other grappling martial art out there. Jiu Jitsu, Judo, wrestling, etc. And the reason they wouldn't stand a chance is because they never spar. Interesting Catch 22, huh?

[@ToniMattTony]

Translation is : this is all fake i will make a complete asshole out of myself and so will these students so that you may be entertained. Joe Rogen

[@Gaspard129]

Again, you have obviously never done judo or wrestling. Hell, Judo even translates to "gentle way". They use redirection all the time to get people off balance. I should know because I spent many years doing scholastic wrestling. The point you refuse to accept is that they aikido doesn't do anything that different and yet they refuse to spar where you actually learn to fight against a motivated opponent.