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Aikido: Principles of Kata & Randori

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This book was very detailed from beginning to end pertaining to the basics of Aikido. I am currently studying Aikido/Judo (3 months now) under the instruction of Sensei Henry Copeland. This book by no means replace the instructor in learning this fine art but only aids to help further ones training. A good, informative book which anyone in Aikido should read.

p.s. now to finish Sensei Geis's "Twelve Winds"

This book is a good reference text for students of the Geis interpretation of the Tomiki System of Aikido. It looks like it would be useful to members of not only Fugakukai, but also Jiyushinkai & any other organization that uses "the Walk," the 8 hand releases/blends, the Basic 17 & the Big 10. I deducted a star because the line-drawings do not always match the text descriptions of individual techniques.

May also be of interest to Shodokan members.

Overall, a good book.

This book is excellent in technically illustrating some of the more subtle techniques of Aikido, and the budo aspect of Aikido in randori. Much of the Kenji Tomiki's earlier traditional training under founder, Morihei Ueshiba, prior to WWII can be observed in the techniques and in the terminologies used. Most Aikidoists, with over 30 years of experience will appreciate and remember fondly some of the older and more familiar techniques, as well as the original terminology used here. I know, I do.

Overall, Nick's book is an excellent manual for the introducing beginners to Aikido concepts and structure. It also makes good reference material for those serious Aikidoists that would like have more of an expanded education into Aikido, and its roots.

I agree with the early reviews. I just wanted to let everyone know that there is a cheaper paperback version available on Amazon.

I've been training in Aikido for almost a year and have been looking for a good, single reference to help me remember the order of specific techniques, etc. in the Karl Geis school. Finally, I've found it. I also enjoyed the training perspectives for both teacher and student, as well as the section on randori. It is well written and thought-provoking.