Philippe GOUTTARD - Aikido Interview

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Documentary and interview with Philippe Gouttard, 6th Dan Aikikai shot during one of his yearly trips to the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo.

-- SUMMARY --
0:00 - Start
0:48 - How did you start Aikido?
2:18 - How did you get to Japan?
4:28 - What did you think of Japanese Aikido at first?
6:28 - How was life in Tokyo at the time?
8:39 - After over 35 years, doesn't a routine settle, even at hombu dojo?
13:40 - Do you reckon that an evolution of aikido is necessary?
16:34 - Can you describe your own conception of aikido?
20:40 - Is that what we call "harmony" in aikido?
21:24 - How to avoid making those mistakes?


-- CREDITS --
Written and directed by Guillaume Erard http://www.guillaumeerard.com

Music by Guillaume Erard (available on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/min...)

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Photos of Philippe Gouttard at the Aikikai and with Doshu by Cyril Lagrasta: https://www.facebook.com/GenevaAikika...

--- SUBTITLES ---
Many thanks to the following people for their help with subtitles:
German: Anna Jacobsen
Spanish: Gabriel Weiszman
Vietnamese: Minh Pham

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