AIKI TAISO - Aikido Techniques: Guillermo Gomez

Sensei Guillermo Gomez demonstrates the 5 basic Aiki Taiso exercises or aikido conditioning drills required for beginners at United States Aikikai. 1. Shizentai Ushiro Ukemi 2. Ushiro Ukemi Mawashi 3. Tai Sabaki / Irimi Tenkan 4. Ushiro Ukemi Irimi Mae Ayumi Ashi 5. Mae Ukemi Kaiten Aikido has been referred to as “Dynamic Zen“ because of it’s meditative and philosophical qualities. It fosters self-awareness that can eventually lead you toward spiritual enlightenment. The essence of all Aikido techniqu