Morihei Ueshiba - Asahi Shinbun Video (1935)

Is this the birth of bullshido?

All humanity is poorer without him.
But reading some comments, I think this is right.
Humanity didn't deserve it.
Certainly not this “humanity”.
A humanity that literally descends to the same level as animals, and therefore it is good that it is only interested in what happens in the "cages".

Aikido is probably cool even useful as an energetic practice like tai chi etc, but let's be honest guys, as martial techniques it is a myth. And none of the footage with Master Ueshiba actually show somebody attacking him with power and skills. It is only formal pseudo-attacks by disciples, respectful of their master, not resisting even a split second. It is just choregraphy. And aikido has been painfully debunked at the begining of MMA era. But it the whole concept looks good.

Those bajonet/rifle techniques are awesome.

One eye symbol..Nephilim hybrids👽👽👽

All before John Wick.
Amazing footage and quality. What a find.
Just think that the world was recovering from WW1, getting over the Great Depression all leading in to WW2.

The most underated master martial artist! But the best of all time!

Interesting that Osensei demonstrated defenses against tackling/double leg takedown type attacks. That is something missing in modern Aikido training.

O'Sensei would have been very powerful for 51 yrs old and anyone who has ever felt kokyo power from any senior instructor at the same age will have felt the same amazing power. Great video.

👁️ Seidokan ☯️

What a legend

Please notice that Sensei telegraphs to the UKE how and where to attack. No spontaneous movements. Just a Choreographed dance😴

🙏🏻

I wonder if Japanese soldiers for the second world war were trained with similar things

Brought tears to my eyes. To see thus graceful powerful man, in his prime. I got worn out just watching it. Domo Arigato. Ous. Thank so much for posting this valuable treasure.

Buenas noches gracias por compartir. Paz y Bien

Amazing

朝日新聞が、まだまともな日本の新聞だった頃。

Semplicemente meraviglioso

Its great to read more valuable background information of this unique historical film.
And, great observation and i agree, how fluid it is, what a KI NO NAGARE ! i might add its already pretty circular movements, it defenitely looks a lot like the modern aikido and what Kisshomaru teaches.
So much for all the talk that fluid and circular aikido is just Kisshomaru style aikido and not the "real aikido" of the Founder.