Massimo di Villadorata – The Rhythm of Aikido

Massimo di Villadorata – The Rhythm of Aikido

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Salepage: Massimo di Villadorata – The Rhythm of Aikido

Italian master Massimo di Villadorata shows how important rhythm is to the practice of aikido.
The motion of the planets has a rhythm.
The motion of an atom has a rhythm.
The heartbeat is rhythmical and so is breathing.
All body functions follow a rhythm in harmony with the rhythm of day and night and with the rhythm of the seasons.
When the rhythm is disturbed, we experience pain, sickness, and sorrow.
Conflicting rhythms result in confrontation and violence.
The purpose of Aikido is to recognize this disorder and immediately correct all forms of confrontation, physical or mental.
When an attack is avoided and its energy is fluidly and effortlessly redirected toward its source, the rhythm of Aikido is born.
It is the emphasis on rhythm over strength that transforms Aikido practice from performing techniques to an artistic expression.
From being a violent sport to a strategy of conflict resolution.
From a form of physical training to a path towards developing the individual as a physically and mentally healthy person.
This DVD includes instruction of basic techniques, randori, suwariwaza, and hanmi handachi.
Also includes bonus footage of demontrations dating from 1969 – 1987.
DVD includes Rhythm of Aikido feature along with vintage bonus clips from training and demos in the 1970’s.
7th Dan, Shihan, Massimo di Villadorata was introduced to Aikido in Italy, his native country. There he had the privilege of assisting Senseis Hiroshi Tada and Motokage Kawamukai, who were sent to Italy by Master Ueshiba himself.
In 1967 he founded the Montreal Aïkikai, the first aïkido dojo in Canada, from which many leading aïkidokas originated.
From 1975 to 1982 he taught Aikido at the National Theatre School of Canada and in 1976 was instrumental in the establishment of Aikido in Mexico.
Holder of a Master’s Degree in Education, Massimo di Villadorata studied Chinese Traditional Medicine in China and was instrumental in having acupuncture legalized and recognized as a medical profession in Quebec. He has given many lectures and seminars to acupuncture students and practitioners and still operates his clinic in Montreal.
Currently Chief Instructor at Montreal Aikikai in his teaching Massimo di Villadorata aims to promote the principles of sincerity and loyalty inherent to the spirit of Martial Arts, and to make oriental philosophy relevant to western society.
Length: 76 min.
Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese

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