The Essence of Aikido [Paperback]

Bill Sosa (Author), Bryan Robbins (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Unique Publications (July 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865680973
• ISBN-13: 978-0865680975
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,971,152 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Akido Primer, June 17, 2000

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This review is from: The Essence of Aikido (Paperback)

This is an excellent book for all Aikido students. Easy to read and follow. Great book to understand what it is to start a martial art, espcially aikido. Basics are answered and this book will help you from your very first class. From dojo etiquette, how to fold your hakama, history, philosophy, basic techniques and waza.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars "A" for effort and little else, August 30, 1997

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This review is from: The Essence of Aikido (Paperback)

While the text introduction of aikido is commendable, I thought that the quality of the photographs of this book was poor. Major shortcomings were graininess and lack of flow from frame to frame. Furthermore the angle of photography was poorly mapped out. Another major problem (in my opinion) was the insistence that both uke and shite wear hakama, which resulted in poor comprehension as to foot positioning. I have heard that Mr. Sosa is a very capable aikido teacher; in this sense it is a shame that the book does not do him justice

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book out on Aikido fundamentals., December 25, 1998

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This review is from: The Essence of Aikido (Paperback)

The book is written in a simplied manner which is comprehensible for those interested in fundamentals as well as advanced Aikido. Provides illustrations that enhance the learning for the reader.