Test requirement for Aikikai Shodan
A while back I started to produce 2-3 minutes short video clips of the most basic techniques required by Aikikai for shodan exam (according to standard aikikai Hombu dojo form). I will not include all possible variations, and the techniques might sometimes even differ from the ones I teach as basics according to Saito Morihiro sensei. I will continuously upload them to my YouTube channel, Jblom, until I’m done, and more specifically on my Playlist there called Shodan.
The focus is on quick and dirty edits (I mean really quick!) of recordings done mostly directly after class – beware of interfering sound and people in the backfround! Nothing fancy, no music or flashy intro.
The general idea of the videos is that they might be useful as a quick reminder of sorts, not a complete and comprehensive tutorial – that’s what the dojo is for! Therefore, few, rather than many, repetitions are included.
To make it easier for myself and others to find these clips I will add them also here in The Dojo under the menu “Videos” on the top of this site.
For now, enjoy a sample.
/Jakob Blomquist
The Dojo 