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Dynamic Aikido [Paperback]

Gozo Shioda (Author)
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October 1977
Aikido-a martial art deriving its effectiveness, like judo and karate, from the flow of ki

-- techniques that, when thoroughly mastered, enable the gentle to overcome the strong

-- exercise and sport for men and women of all ages, based on natural movements and harmony of mind and body

Ancient theory, modern practice: Dynamic Aikido brings together the whole spectrum of theoretical and applied aikido. Through it, one can become perfectly attuned to one's opponent, can sense his intentions and turn his movements to one's own advantage. Comprehensive and fully illustrated, Dynamic Aikido presents the basic postures and stances, fundamental techniques and applications: how to cope with a frontal attack, how to avoid an attack from the rear, how to sense and thwart the pickpocket. An essential companion for every beginner, a vital reference for students of all levels.
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GOZO SHIODA, born in Tokyo in 1915, became the outstanding student of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of modern aikido. Holder of the ninth rank black belt, he founded the Yoshinkan school of aikido, of which he is chief instructor. He is also chief instructor for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, the Air Self defense Force, the Japanese National Railways, Sophia University, Meiji Gakuin University and Takushoku University, his alma mater.
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Product Details

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Wehman Brothers (October 1977)
  • ISBN-10: 0685637514
  • ISBN-13: 978-0685637517
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,753,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great example of Aikido in Self Defence, August 13, 2001
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This is a great reference book for all Aikidoka, especially for those who practice Aikido for self defence needs. This book provides a basic look at the Yoshinkan style of Aikido, the style taught to the Tokyo police for self defence. It includes detailed pictures and explanations of all the basic techniques and includes an area at the end that illustrates the effectiveness of these Aikido techniques in typical scenarios that require self defence. As an instructor, it provided me with a great basis from which to develop other Aikido techniques into more practical self defence forms.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Only for those who train in the Yoshinkan style of Aikido!, April 9, 2003
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I bought this book when I was training in the Aikikai style of Aikido, and it didn't make sense. Everything was quite different from what I have been taught.
Now I train in the Yoshinkan style of Aikido (which is much more structured and logical, in my opinion), and I rediscovered this book, which now makes perfect sense.
I think the book should state more clearly that it is relevant only for one particular style of Aikido, otherwise it's misleading.
The book is good as a reference and, accordingly, is very technical. If you are interested in reading more about the principles of Aikido or about its philosophy, then this book is not for you!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, November 2, 1999
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First of all, this book is the reason why I started aikido. It's just great! The pictures are excellent, and the explanations are very clear. You can actually learn from them! I learned sankajo long before I ever joined aikido. Not that this book is a substitute for good quality instruction, it's a pretty basic book, but it's as clear as books get.
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A fundamental axiom of aikido is that the gentle can control the strong through the study of technique. Read the first page
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uke grasps tori, right tegatana, outward wrist twist, uke seizes tori, tori advances, tori deflects, applies atemi, tori moves, uke attacks, holding uke, suwari waza, tachi waza, sitting techniques, aikido techniques, one hand grasp, straight blow
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