“Let’s Make Aikido: Lessons from the Mat.” Through interviews, archival footage, aikido demonstrations, and candid day-in-the-life footage, this DVD is an intimate portrait of one of the most influential teachers of aikido in the world, Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan, Hachidan, 8th dan. Original aikido footage from 1964 is uniquely contrasted with modern-day demos, highlighting the evolution of Yamada Sensei’s aikido over the past 40 years. Insightful commentary about the principles of aikido mixed with dynamic demonstrations and Yamada Sensei’s warm sense of humor make this a must-have DVD for every aikido practitioner. Purchase your copy today at yamadadvd.com