Product Details

• Actors: David Dye
• Directors: George Alexander
• Format: Color, Digital Sound, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Yamazato
• DVD Release Date: October 25, 2003
• Run Time: 55 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000162ZOC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,304 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!!, January 25, 2007

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Karate Ghost (TN., USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aikido Self Defense for the Modern Warrior Vol. III (DVD)

The quality of all three Videos are outstanding. I have learned so much that can be used for today's self-defense.
The techniques here are awesome.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-HAVE in this series!, September 2, 2010

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TheOriginalMily "Mily-san" (Tejas, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Aikido Self Defense for the Modern Warrior Vol. III (DVD)

This Volume is simply a MUST-Have for all Aikidoka, as well as anybody who wants to learn how to defend themself against REAL SITUATIONS of danger that happen everyday out on the streets. So if you don't buy the other ones, at least get this one. Volume 3 focuses on Handgun, Knife and Club Disarming Techniques. So this one is definitely worth the price tag, IMO.

I have already whined over and over again about how short these videos are, even though Sensei Dye does a great job of providing just enough info and techniques for the amount of time on this DVD, LOL. I own ALL three of "The Aikido Self Defense for the Modern Warrior" series, and I really enjoy them. A half an hour is just not long enough!! I normally wouldn't buy ANY one of these DVDs cause I'm just cheap like that, lol -- but I just love, love, love this MA so much!! Plus, this one's just vital to my collection. :)


Also...


Excerpt From Vol. 1 Review:


I'll eventually be signing up for Aikido classes, but I'd be lying if I said that I didn't learn a thing or two while watching this video. Practicing this stuff, is a good thing to get you ready for the dojo, so you'll at least know a little bit about what they are talking about and referring to. Especially if you don't know any even basic Japanese--which I do know a little bit. These DVDs are a great little tool to warm you up, get you going in the right direction... and finally, get ready for the mat. Veteran Aikidokas might really enjoy them, too, anything to help one to polish and perfect their craft. That's just my personal opinion, though, so take it how you wish.

Anywho... like I said... these DVDs are pretty good and informative, but just so expensive and TOO DARN SHORT!!! It makes me hunger for more, more, more!! Which I'm sure that's exactly what these guys want if they continue to put more volumes out on DVD. This one came out a few years go, so these may be the only three they decide to put out. So........ until I can get to the dojo--being such a busy gal and all--these will remain my guides. I may need to spend a lttle bit more time on youtube, and read, read, read as well LOL! But soon... it will be time to for me to 'put the belt on.' ;)


Conclusion:


So once again, even if you choose not to buy the first two volumes at all, I'd at least put a little investment on this volume, definitely. It might save your life.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good instructions. May be worth it..., January 26, 2007

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T. Hom (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aikido Self Defense for the Modern Warrior Vol. III (DVD)

Don't want to sound like a broken record if you read my first two reviews. But this is a great instructional video. It's like having the instructor in your house, but nothing like going to the mat yourself and learning hands on. Another ten minutes introduction with basic instruction of break falls and rolls, same as the first two. The big improvement is the 40 minutes of instructions against weapons. This is how a good martial art instruction video ought to be. Hmmm... How to put it in words... I don't like gun defenses. They tend to be unrealistic. Just not safe nor smart, but then it's your life on the line. My best advice is to give them your money or car keys... you can replace those, not your life. More ten minutes of advertisements. This video may be worth the $30.