A fifth-degree black belt in the revolutionary martial art of aikido and co-owner of an aikido school in Mill Valley, California, George Leonard is, "the granddaddy of the consciousness movement" (Newsweek). Leonard is president of the Esalen Institute and founder of Leonard Energy Training (LET), a practice inspired by aikido that offers alternative ways of coping with everyday issues. In this book he applies ancient techniques, physical and spiritual, to the battles we wage every day in both our public and private lives. Along the way, Leonard shows us unique and effective ways to: * cope with sudden, often brutal, setbacks in our lives--and turn them into gifts for growth * develop ki, or positive energy, to enhance vitality * use the aikido principle of "blending" to deal with verbal and psychological attacks With an already large following, George Leonard now brings the valuable wisdom of aikido to a wider audience.
Way of Aikido, The
and over one million other books are available for Amazon Kindle.
Learn more
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Book Description
Frequently Bought Together
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
George Leonard has introduced LET to more than 50,000 people in the United States and abroad. He is the author of a number of books on human possibilities and social change, including Mastery (Plume 1992), and lives in San Francisco, California.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
George Leonard has introduced LET to more than 50,000 people in the United States and abroad. He is the author of a number of books on human possibilities and social change, including Mastery.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
At a recent aikido seminar, I asked some friends why they practiced aikido. All three of them had slightly different answers, but all mentioned that it made them a better person. I remember thinking they seemed to be on to something, but I couldn't authentically give the same response at the time.
I took up aikido six years ago in Asia because it was a martial art that fit my non-violent sensibilities. I continue to practice it because, like George Leonard, aikido represents a path to mastery that defies quick fixes. It's a modern day spiritual discipline that is challenging, fun and it trains my character. This book captures the essence of that discovery in George Leonard's own words and expresses it in language that most anyone can grasp. You won't find here a treatise on how to do aikido techniques (you learn that through practice on the mat), but you will find practical wisdom for everyday living.
George Leonard is a trained and seasoned writer, which brings ease and enjoyment to the reading of this book. He is also trained and seasoned in aikido, and his reverence for life and cultivation of the human spirit come through clearly in his stories. I recommend it to those interested in aikido, but also to the broader audience of those interested in a spiritual approach to life.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If I had a collection of books that I would run out of the house with in the event of a fire, this would be one of them. I have been studying Aikido for 3 years and this is the first book I have read that captures some of the inner spirit of the art. Leonard shares his journey in Aikido in a poignant and personal way. This book shares some rare insight into an american masters thinking and into living life in a more rich and full way. Although about Aikido, the non-aikidoist might find this interesting also. There is little if any talk about technique as much as it chronicles Leonards work in his art on the matt and off. I highly recommend this book.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
George Leonard has put his years of self-exploration, curiosity about life, and a deep understanding of the mind-body relationship into this wonderful and informative book. He explains aikido in way that is both accessible and inspirational. Chapter titles such as "A Transformative Ordeal" and "Taking the hit As A Gift" reveal the depth of his relationship to this powerful martial art. Perfect for layman and expert alike, the ideas in The Way of Aikido are descriptive of the noble challenges of living. Mr. Leonard's writing reads like the poetry of science and magic. I highly recommend this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not Really an AIkido Book
I have no problem with the contents of this book but I feel like the title is misleading. This book really has more to do with Leonard's L.E.T. ideas than with Aikido.
Published 13 months ago by Thomas Raven
The Way of Aikido
'The Way of Aikido' is an excellent book for those who wish to intergrate lessons learnt in the dojo into everyday life. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Spider Monkey
Good book in good condition :)
This is a really good book and really liked the condition it was in!! Almost like a new book!! Good job. :)
Published 21 months ago by Vivek Anand
Best Aikido book I've read
This book is mental. It doesn't necessarily teach you any moves. After reading this book, I flipped back to the beginning and started over. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jeremy Taylor
Way of Aikido
I found this book to be very informative. Geo. Leonard has found a way of utilizing the principles of an elite martial art for every day life. Read more
Published on January 15, 2007 by Laurence R. Carter
Helps to awaken senses, but leaves you desiring more...
A friend found this at a second hand bookstore during the holidays and gave it to me for Christmas. I've been practicing Aikido for only six months and have begun to discover that... Read more
Published on January 17, 2003 by "lubeg"
This book changed my life!
I came across this book in my travels and found it very intriguing. I found the idea of Aikido interesting and investigated further. I found Mr. Read more
Published on February 24, 2001 by Alex Ferrari
Not worth one star.
After receiving mastership in Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki. I started exploring other Japanese disciplines dealing with Ki (Lifeforce Energy). Read more
Published on October 28, 2000 by W. Lambdin
Not just martial arts
The Way of Aikido is a wonderful new book from George Leonard (the founder of Aikido of Tamalpais in Mill Valley, CA and a Director of Esalen).
In The Way of Aikido, Mr. Read more
Published on June 30, 2000 by SpiritSite.com Staff
An excellent selection
Hi! I am currently a student in the martial arts, and have been for nearly 6 years. This book is wounderful and I think that anyone who is interested in the art of Aikido should... Read more
Published on September 2, 1999
Inside This Book
(learn more)
First Sentence:
Come visit our aikido school, our dojo. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
training mat, aikido students Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
San Francisco, Bob Grant, Morihei Ueshiba, New York, Energy Arm, Mitsugi Saotome, Saotome Sensei, United States, Samurai Game, The Wages of Optimism, Aikido of Tamalpais, Jerry Rubin, Los Angeles, Robert Nadeau New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Come visit our aikido school, our dojo. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
training mat, aikido students Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
San Francisco, Bob Grant, Morihei Ueshiba, New York, Energy Arm, Mitsugi Saotome, Saotome Sensei, United States, Samurai Game, The Wages of Optimism, Aikido of Tamalpais, Jerry Rubin, Los Angeles, Robert Nadeau New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Citations (learn more)
This book cites 20
books:
See all 20 books this book cites
5
books
cite this book:
- Aikido and the Harmony of Nature by Mitsugi Saotome on page 183, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Future of the Body: Explorations Into the Further Evolution Of Human Nature by Michael Murphy in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Education and Ecstasy by George Leonard in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Ultimate Athlete by George Leonard in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Walking on the Edge of the World by George Burr Leonard in Front Matter, and page 107
See all 20 books this book cites
- The Practice of Freedom: Aikido Principles as a Spiritual Guide by Wendy Palmer in Front Matter
- Every Move You Make by Nikki Winston in Back Matter
- Unlikely Teachers: Finding the Hidden Gifts in Daily Conflict by Judy Ringer in Back Matter
- ¿Necesitas un Gurú? (Espiritualidad De Hoy) (Spanish Edition) by Mariana Caplan on page 49
- Center: The Power of Aikido by Ron Meyer in Back Matter
Books on Related Topics
(learn more)
|
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
|
|
So You'd Like to...
|
|
