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Hi everybody! Here is the fourth and last segment of Shirata Sensei’s special class. Now, when I say Special Class, please keep in mind that these classes occurred on a yearly basis and were held for the purpose of the strengthening the ties that bound the regional Aikido organization together. Read more

Great stuff being shared!

It seems like even more Shirata vids are being posted, which is great! Here are several more posted on Youtube. Isn’t it great that people are sharing? I’ll digitize and post more of mine too shortly. I also will pick up where I left on Shirata sensei’s solo body movement Read more

Hello Everyone, I have a couple of great vids to share today. I have Chris Li to thank for pointing out the first one and Oisin Bourke to thank for pointing out the other. Both are posted on Youtube. Enjoy!

Hi Everyone, Here is Part 3 of Shirata Sensei’s special class. He starts off with Makoto no Kokyu and ends with some Jo work. Enjoy! I found a whole other box of videos, so there will be more to come!  

Here is part 2 of Shirata Sensei’s special class which I’ve divided into four parts. Enjoy!

First in a four part series of videos covering a two hour special class taught by Shirata Rinjiro.