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Our destiny itself is merely a realization of that which was in our mind. Our past, present and future are all exact realizations of what came before in the mind. Therefore, we must be responsible for our life and ourselves. If you desire your life to be positive, bright and happy, you must always keep your mind, and all of the words coming from your mind positive, bright and happy. Cultivating such a mind through Aikido training is the aim of Aikido Yuishinkai.

Koretoshi Maruyama, Founder Aikido Yuishinkai

 

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Please note: Payment for Student Handbook and DVDs may now be made via PayPal
i.e. you can use your credit card.
For further information and ordering, please contact Elisabeth Andel at aikidoyuishin@gmail.com


Master Koretoshi Maruyama has appointed Michael Williams Sensei as the Chief Instructor of Aikido Yuishinkai International. In this role, he acts as facilitator for the expansion of Aikido Yuishinkai International and makes available the resources necessary to disseminate information to affiliated dojos around the world. Assisting in this role are Elisabeth Andel, multimedia coordinator and Valerie Williams, correspondence and promotions.

Resources

A comprehensive body of resources exists to enable Instructors and dojos to gain understanding and insight into Maruyama Sensei's teachings and the requirements of the organisation. These resources include documents, books, videos, DVDs, as well as correspondence via email.

Seminars:

Regular seminars taught by Maruyama Sensei and Williams Sensei can be arranged by contacting Michael Williams Sensei. Seminars costs include: the travel component, accommodation costs and Sensei's fee. All efforts will be made to keep these costs to a minimum.

Travellers to Japan please note:

Over the past year, there has been quite an increase in the number of instructors and students visiting Maruyama Sensei in Japan. Sensei would like to advise all Aikido Yuishinkai members who are planning to visit Japan of the following:

  • A teaching fee will be applicable for all classes (per lesson), to be arranged with Sensei at the time.
  • Dojo/gym entrance fee to be paid by each student
  • Cost of meals and transport to be paid by students

In the past, Maruyama Sensei has generously paid for many of these costs himself. However, with the larger number of members coming to Japan to train it is not possible for him to do this anymore.  Thank you for your understanding. 

Directions to the Tokyo dojos

Resources available include:

For larger quantities of handbooks, videos or DVDs in NTSC or PAL format, please contact Elisabeth Andel or telephone: +61 (0)403 350844

The Aikido Yuishinkai Student Handbook is also available from www.budovideos.com, who also stock all the available DVDs in NTSC format.


Aikido Yuishinkai Student Handbook

Aikido Yuishinkai
Student Handbook

3rd Edition

by Michael Williams
Chief Instructor of Aikido Yuishinkai International

The Aikido Yuishinkai Student Handbook contains 150 pages of relevant information for beginners, advanced students and instructors. The Aikido Yuishinkai Student Handbook is an essential tool for all those training with Aikido Yuishinkai. This comprehensive handbook covers a wide range of topics including the founder’s philosophy and motto, dojo etiquette, principles for character development, breathing, yuki, techniques, grading syllabus, aikido for children and more. In the production of this work, references have been made from various books on Aikido, in particular Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere by Westbrook and Ratti, from which a number of drawings were copied, as well as a chapter on Yuki from Order, Spontaneity and the Body by Master Haruchika Noguchi.

Price: AU $ 20

For orders within Australia, please include $ 7 for postage and send your order to Byron Bay Aikido Club Inc., att. Elisabeth Andel, PO Box 412 Byron Bay, NSW, 2481 or email Elisabeth Andel.

Make cheques payable to "Byron Bay Aikido Club Inc." or transfer payment to

Byron Bay Aikido Club Inc.
Commonwealth Bank , Byron Bay
BSB 062514 Acc. 1027 6647

noting: Aikido Handbook and name of sender.

Bulk order discount applies.


For US orders, please contact www.budovideos.com where you may pay by credit card.


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Aikido Yuishinkai Grading Syllabus

Demonstrated by Michael Williams
Chief Instructor Aikido Yuishinkai International

The Aikido Yuishinkai Grading Syllabus DVD provides detailed instruction of the grading syllabus from 7th Kyu through 3rd Dan. Also included are the warm-up taiso, blending exercises, The 10 basic forms, basic strikes and holds and the weapon grading katas. This DVD presents the Aikido Yuishinkai syllabus in an easy to understand format and is an essential resource tool to accompany the Aikido Yuishinkai Student Handbook.

This DVD has been filmed and produced by members of the ACS (Australian Cinematographers Society) utilising pro-lighting and multi-camera viewing. The produced DVD is fully menu driven to provide a convenient reference to the grading, weapons and techniques of Aikido Yuishinkai as taught by Maruyama Sensei. This is an excellent companion to the student handbook and valuable addition to any aikido library.

A short preview can be seen if you follow this link: http://griffithaikido.com/dvd.html

2 DVD set      AU $45  plus postage (Australian and European PAL format)
NTSC format (America and Japan) is now available from www.budovideos.com

Instructors please contact us about bulk discounts.

The cost of this DVD set has been priced as low as possible to ensure that Maruyama Sensei's teachings are accessible to as many aikidoka as possible. Therefore, we ask that this video not be reproduced without permission.


Master Koretoshi Maruyama

Australian Seminars 2007

Seminar 2007, Master Koretoshi Maruyama in Australia, set of 3 DVDs. PAL format.

Maruyama Sensei teaches again from basic principles, concisely and in great depth.

You will also find, among others, detailed instructions for the recently taught Shinkage ryu kata Hassei hou from both the Brisbane and Melbourne seminars. (AUD 55.00 plus postage).

Previews:
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YUKI 4, Master Koretoshi Maruyama in Australia, DVD (AUD 25.00 plus postage).

Please note:

Payment may now also be made via PayPal
i.e. you can use your credit card.
For further information and ordering, please contact Elisabeth Andel at aikidoyuishin@gmail.com

Note: These DVDs are also available in NTSC format for the USA and Japan from Budovideos.com


 

Master Koretoshi Maruyama

World Tour Seminars 2006

now on DVD (set of 4)

Master Koretoshi Maruyama teaches Aikido as a truly evolving art. This year he goes back to O'Sensei's roots in Daito Ryu, and by adding his lighthearted demonstrations of ‘Yuishin' (‘Mind Itself'), he joyfully transmits the feeling of exhilaration of Aikido Yuishinkai to his students. Sensei teaches additional ways to increase our sensitivity for improved timing and relaxed, mental ‘merging' with our opponent in the execution of techniques. We thus learn the merging of ki with the mechanics of overcoming ‘stronghold' attacks. Sensei also shows techniques to develop and strengthen the 'inner muscle' and divulges more of the secrets of the ancient sword schools of Ittou Ryu and Shinkage Ryu . A highlight of the seminar is his instruction of ‘Sangakuyen no tachi' , a Shinkage Ryu kata, the teaching of which is shown in detail. Maruyama sensei encourages us to train the kata, so that he may continue with extensions during the next visits.

The 4 DVDs were compiled from seminars recorded in the UK, Holland, Germany, USA and Australia.

Format DVD-R, PAL only (NTSC format available from www.budovideos.com)
Length 420 min on 4 DVDs
Release date February 2007
Price

AUD 70.00 (NTSC format P.O.A)
For bulk orders and club discount, please contact by email: Elisabeth Andel

Postage For orders within Australia, please add $5 AUD
For orders outside Australia, please add AUD 20.00

For payment details, please contact: Elisabeth Andel
(PayPal option available)

DVDs in NTSC format (USA, Japan) are available from www.budovideos.com.


Seminar 2005

Master Koretoshi Maruyama

5-day Seminar held in Goshinkan,

Byron Bay, Australia

During his 2005 seminars, Maruyama sensei delves deeper into the true meaning of Aikido, teaching extensive exercises to enable us to more fully experience 'resonance with the universal energy'. His clearly detailed instructions facilitate application of this deepened sensitivity to the practice and teaching of all our aikido techniques.

Format DVD-R, PAL only (NTSC format available from www.budovideos.com)
Length 240 min on 2 DVDs
Release date May 2006
Price AUD 50.00 (NTSC format P.O.A)
For bulk orders and club discount, please contact by email: Elisabeth Andel
Postage For orders within Australia, please add $5 AUD
For orders outside Australia, please add AUD 20.00

For payment details, please contact: Elisabeth Andel

(PayPal option available)

DVDs in NTSC format (USA, Japan) are also available from www.budovideos.com where you may pay by credit card.


Aikido Arts DVD cover

Aikido Arts

Demonstrated by
Master Koretoshi Maruyama

This 3 DVD set captures the essence and spirit of Aikido Yuishinkai as presented by Master Koretoshi Maruyama, Founder of Aikido Yuishinkai during his Australian and UK seminars. His unique and charismatic teaching style provides insight and understanding through detailed instruction and demonstration of the fundamental principles and techniques of Aikido Yuishinkai. Included in this comprehensive 3 DVD set are Sensei's explanation of ‘Ki', correct posture, the three tanden, the importance of ma'ai and the dynamic relationship between uke and nage, Also included are Sensei's special group of exercises to enhance flexibility, as well as the regularly practised Junan and Aiki Taiso. Maruyama Sensei shares Shin-kage-ryu's secret technique of Suigetsu-no-ashi (Moon Shadow Foot) and his own Tokage-no-Ashi (Lizard Feet), which enhances nage's power and speed of action. These special movements are then incorporated into his teaching of the Aikido Arts and the Weapon Katas.

The Aikido Arts are presented at 3 levels: Kotai (fundamental), Juntai (fluid) and Ryutai (free flowing) and include the following techniques:

Katadori
Munetsuki
Katatekosadori
Katatedori
Yokomenuchi
Ryotedori
Ryotemochi
Ushiro
Zagi handachi
Tanto Tori
Kokyo dosa

Weapon Kata include:
Bokken Introduction
Jo handling practice
Four Seasons
Free Wielding Sword
Sword of the Dream
Rising Moon
Lightning
Butterfly
Sword of Infinity

Sample .wmv file (12 sec 156 Kbps).

Format DVD-R, PAL only (NTSC format available from www.budovideos.com)
Length 300 min on 3 DVDs
Release date 2005 (Seminar 2004)
Price AUD 60.00 (NTSC format P.O.A)
Postage For orders within Australia, please add $5 AUD
For orders outside Australia, please add AUD 25.00
For bulk orders and discount, please contact by email: Elisabeth Andel

For payment details, please contact: Elisabeth Andel

(PayPal option available)

DVDs in NTSC format (USA, Japan) are also available from www.budovideos.com.

The cost of this DVD set has been priced as low as possible to ensure that Maruyama Sensei's teachings are accessible to as many aikidoka as possible. We ask that this video not be reproduced without permission.


Yuki

The Healing Art of Aikido

Volume 1 and 2

Master Koretoshi Maruyama.

In Yuki Volume 1 Maruyama Sensei teaches Theory of Ki and Ki Development, the practice of Katsugen Undo, Yuki, Spiral Yuki, breathing , body connecting exercises and exercises to increase the suppleness and strength of the body. (90 min)

Yuki Volume 2 expands further the topic of Ki and Ki Development. Maruyama Sensei teaches many more applications of Yuki, more exercises for body connection, breathing exercises as well as extensive exercises for all parts of the body. He discusses and demonstrates the importance of being at one with the universe by working with the force of gravity rather than against it, humans representing a microcosm of the universe, and the Tanden ball being the center of gravity of the body. Therefore the development of a strong Tanden, the resonance of ki, and the importance of the Triceps and exhalation are emphasised and specific exercises are taught in this regard.

 

Format DVD-R, NTSC or PAL
Length Vol 1 - 90 min, Vol 2 - 111 min
Release date 2005
Price AUD 50.00 (set) or AUD 30.00 Vol 1 or 2 individually
Postage For orders within Australia, please add $5.00
For orders outside Australia, please add 20.00 for DVDs
For bulk orders, please contact by email: Elisabeth Andel

Direct internet/ bank transfer or PayPal option is possible.

For payment details, please contact: Elisabeth Andel

 

DVDs in NTSC format (USA, Japan) are also available from www.budovideos.com.


YUKI

The Healing Art of Aikido Yuishinkai

Volume 3

Master Koretoshi Maruyama

This set of 2 DVDs comprises a compilation of seminars taught during the 2006 World Tour. Maruyama sensei developed YUKI, the Healing Art of Aikido Yuishinkai from his extensive study of and with the masters of Sotai, Seitai, Reiki and Kiatsu. This year he introduces more exercises for Ki Development, Body Alignment, Development of Sensitivity, Breathing and other detailed healing practices.

Format DVD-R, NTSC or PAL
Length 140 min on 2 DVDs
Release date 2007
Price AUD 50.00
Postage For orders within Australia, please add $5.00
For orders outside Australia, please add AUD 20.00
For bulk orders, please contact by email: Elisabeth Andel

Direct internet/ bank transfer or is possible. (PayPal option now also available). For payment details, please contact: Elisabeth Andel

NTSC format (America and Japan) is now available from www.budovideos.com


 

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Other DVDs available (please contact Elisabeth Andel):

Michael Willams Sensei, Aikido Arts, 2001 (AUD 25.00)

Master Koretoshi Maruyama. 1st International Seminar, September 2002 held in Byron Bay, Australia.

The DVD (set of 2) of the 1st international seminar of Aikido Yuishinkai taught by Master Koretoshi Maruyama is a condensed version of the 7-day seminar. It provides highlights of the seminar through 5 hours (4hrs on DVD) of in-depth instruction in the fundamental basics of Aikido Yuishinkai's techniques and philosophy. (AUD 50.00)

Master Koretoshi Maruyama. Seminar held in September 2003 in Byron Bay, Australia.

The DVD (set of 2) is a condensed version ( 4 hours) of the 5-day seminar held in Byron Bay in September 2003. (AUD 50.00)

For orders in USA or Japan, please contact www.budovideos.com where you may pay by credit card. (DVDs are stocked in NTSC format).


 

Master Koretoshi Maruyama. Seminar held in, 2004 in Bologna, Italy.

Set of 2 DVDs (English language, 2 hours 45 min) available through www.assasia.net

Price: 40.00 Euro


 

Important note: DVD-R formats are free of regional codes and can be played on most DVD players and computers worldwide. Note that if you have an older model DVD player or older DVD drive on your computer that is not compatible with the DVD-R format you may not be able to view these DVDs. Please be sure that the player device you will be using is compatible with the DVD-R format.


 

Other books by Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook include:

Tales of the Hermit . Volume I , II and III (Via Media Publishing Company)

Tales of the Hermit I Tales of the Hermit II Tales of the Hermit III


Links

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http://www.aikiweb.com

http://tozando.com/aikido