The Decisive Power of Aikido

The Decisive Power of Aikido

1975 · 82 min · ★ 7.8 · History, Action

It is about the life of Ueshiba - the founder of aikido. We can see how he decided to develop aikido and how he did it. We can see why he developed aikido and where he has learned martial arts.

Directed by Shigehiro Ozawa · Written by Kōji Takada

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