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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.8154
EAN num: 9780870406294
ISBN number: 0870406299
Label: Japan Publications Trading
Manufacturer: Japan Publications Trading
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 190
Printing Date: April 15, 1985
Publishing house: Japan Publications Trading
Sale Popularity Level: 608914
Studio: Japan Publications Trading
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authoritative, profusely illustrated introduction to a martial defense system, written by the son of its founder.
The principles of Aikido state that force and technique, alone, are inadequate. The practitioner must enter into the domain of the spirit to develop himself and his thought. This book gives the basic knowledge needed to master the art of Aikido. It shows basic preparatory exercises that can be done alone or in pairs. There are chapters on techniques, a history of the system, and a memoir by the Founder.
Kisshomaru Ueshiba is permanent president of the International Aikido Federation.
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This is a great book. For all ppl in aikido, from the beginer to the advanced student.
If you want to now more about aikido history, and O'sensei life, you will find it here too.
Its a "classic" for an aikido colection!
Enjoy it
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I found this book an excellent source and a good introduction for Akikdo. There are several techniques in the book, accompanied by very clear and concise verbal explanation. The only thing I don't like is the quality of the pictures. Most of them are too dark and too small. It is difficult to see the exact hands position in the picture. If you are an experience Aikido practitioner, you probably can guess what they are doing and how to place your hands in certain technique. If not, it's hard to see the subtle point of the technique.
Of course, even the best book is not a substitution of a real practice with a good teacher, but good books can help you a lot. I think this book is a good reference for a seasoned Aikidoka, but for a beginner or a general audience (like me) who needs more accurate description and illustration of teachniques, two books by Mr. Gozo Shioda are much easier to follow.
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book was delivered on time and was like new. is very good source for for a beginner of aikido, explains basic moves,and advanced, philosophy and history behind the art.
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Quite simply one of the finest Aikido texts available. From basic principles, to specific techniques, to philosophy and history, this book has it all. Nothing can replace study in a dojo, but this book makes the difference detween doing and understanding what you are doing. Also see "Principles of Aikido" by Saotome Sensei.
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This is my very very first book in Aikido (or any martial art for that matter). I wasn't a practitioner then and I didn't have a clue what was transpiring in between the pages. However, the book is a great reference for me when I started training because it helped me identify and remember the movements I had picked up during class. That came in really handy during grading. I like the footwork and handwork illustrations, although the translation and explanations lack detail. But a great book to have nonetheless.
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