Aikido may be described as one of the most subtle and sophisticated of the martial arts. Its techniques are complex while its accomplished performance is graceful and elegant. This book will be of interest to beginners who wish to set out on the path towards discovery, and more advanced learners who wish to perfect their techniques. Illustrated throughout with step-by-step photo sequences, Aikido contains full descriptions of the aikido techniques, instruction on the use of the major weapons, a useful glossary of terminology, and includes the 31 Count Jo Kata.
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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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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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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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