Originally published in 1990 and now available in paperback, a step-by-step guide to the technique of aikido and an introduction to more advanced practice, covering the history, philosophy and etiquette of the art plus the initial stages of training.
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Aikido is not a sport,
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This review is from: Aikido: Traditional Art and Modern Sport (Hardcover)
Aikido was never meant to be a sport and has never even considered itself to be. True aikido rejects all forms of contests and tournaments. Only Public demonstrations are given or should be given to show a display of constant training, not of ego accomplishment from the likes of sports where there is a winner and a loser. Aikido is not about who wins, who's tougher, or who is better, it's about personal achievement of mind/body. I must ask all to be cautious of such writings involving aikido being made to look like a sport or any competition. The founder himself and his family have always shared this view and rightly so. 2 stars for the knowlege that might be attained for the positive use and understanding of the art.
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Aikido a sport?,
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This review is from: Aikido: Traditional Art & Modern Sport (Paperback)
Aikido was never meant to be a sport and has never even considered itself to be. True aikido rejects all forms of contests and tournaments. Only Public demonstrations are given or should be given to show a display of constant training, not of ego accomplishment from the likes of sports where there is a winner and a loser. Aikido is not about who wins, who's tougher, or who is better, it's about personal achievement of mind/body. I must ask all to be cautious of such writings involving aikido being made to look like a sport or any competition. The founder himself and his family have always shared this view and rightly so. 2 stars for the knowlege that might be attained for the positive use and understanding of the art.
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All the present-day martial arts originated from early forms of hand-to-hand combat and stick-fighting techniques. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Master Ueshiba, Bruce Klickstein, John Stevens, Gozo Shioda, Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Morihiro Saito, Waseda University New!
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All the present-day martial arts originated from early forms of hand-to-hand combat and stick-fighting techniques. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Master Ueshiba, Bruce Klickstein, John Stevens, Gozo Shioda, Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Morihiro Saito, Waseda University New!
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- Aikido: The Way of Harmony by John Stevens on page 15, page 26, and page 30
- Dynamic Aikido (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior) by Gozo Shioda on page 20, page 149, and Back Matter
- Living Aikido: Form, Training, Essence by Bruce Klickstein on page 20, page 26, and Back Matter
- Tomiki Aikido (Randori and Koryu no Kata) by Lee Ah Loi on page 192, and Back Matter
- Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction by Adele Westbrook on page 51, and Back Matter
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