[Ryuji Shirakawa’s Beautiful and Amazing Aikido Volume 2] Breathing Power https://vimeo.com/ondemand/srj2d For you who want to learn a strong but beautiful martial art. For you who want to explore how to move and execute techniques with a supple body. The second video of the aikido series that was greeted with comments like “makes you want to get up and do what he does” or “beautiful, easy to understand movements” A series of DVD by shihan Ryuji Shirakawa, an aikido teacher who has gained intern

Aiki Taisō (合気体操) are the preparatory exercises of Aikido—gentle, mindful movements designed to harmonize body, breath, and spirit before training. They are not just warm-ups; they are a ritual that connects practitioners to the philosophy of Aikido itself. Jōhō Ude Furi Undō (上方腕振り運動)—literally “upper arm swinging exercise.” It looks simple, but it carries deep lessons about rhythm, relaxation, and connection. How it is Practiced - Starting stance: Stand naturally with feet shoulder-width apart