On May, 23rd of 2009 I went to one of the most important demonstrations in the world of Aikido. The 47th All Japan Aikido planned by the Aikikai Honbu Dojo.

In this event, all Aikido dojos, schools and clubs show their skill at the Nihon Budokan.

Interior del Nihon Budokan (日本武道館)

In 2009’s edition approximately 6000 “aikidokas” took active part.

Here you can see some videos from Youtube and some pictures I took myself:

Now, a video of my Wednesday’s teacher:

Hiroyuki Sakurai sensei, 6th Dan Aikikai

And Thursday’s teacher:

Hiroshi Fujimaki sensei, 6th Dan Aikikai

Last but not least, a video of the actual Doshu:

Moriteru Ueshiba – 10th Dan Aikikai

And his son:

Mitsuteru Ueshiba