Attacks in Aikido: How to do Kogeki, the Attack Techniques (Paperback)

~ Stefan Stenudd (Author)
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For the first time: an aikido book that focuses on the attack techniques! Although aikido is a purely defensive martial art, attack techniques need to be practiced in order for the training partners to exercise the defense against them. And for the aikido skills to increase, the attacking skills must improve accordingly. This book presents all the attacks practiced in aikido – grips as well as strikes, punches, and kicks. Also attacks with a sword, a stick, and a knife are included. Each of these attack techniques is examined in depth, with lots of advice and pointers for beginners as well as advanced aikido students. The book also contains commented lists of all possible combinations of attack and defense techniques. A dictionary of the aikido terminology is included, too.

About the Author

Stefan Stenudd is a 6 dan Aikikai aikido instructor, member of the International Aikido Federation Directing Committee, the Swedish Aikikai Grading Committee, and the Swedish Budo Federation Board. He has practiced aikido since 1972. Presently he teaches aikido and iaido at his dojo Enighet in Malmo, Sweden, and at seminars in several European countries. He is also an author, artist, and historian of ideas. He has published a number of books in Swedish and English, both fiction and non-fiction. Among the latter are books about aikido and aikibatto, also a guide to the lifeforce qi, and a Life Energy Encyclopedia. In Swedish, he has written an interpretation of the Chinese classic Tao Te Ching, and of the Japanese samurai classic Book of Five Rings. In the history of ideas he studies the thought patterns of creation myths, as well as Aristotle’s Poetics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (August 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439207453
• ISBN-13: 978-1439207451
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #122,366 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Until now, I didn't realise how much I missed this book...., November 19, 2008

By	Magnus Burman (Stockholm Sweden) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book pinpoint aspects of Aikido training that is in some dojos neglected, the attack and how to perform it properly. In Aikido, being a peaceful martial art, focus is on the defensive techniques how to correctly avoid and lead the "opponents" attack away. On this topic there are numerous publications, books, videos, and youtube-clips available. To my knowledge no or very few discus the attack form since that is not Aikido. But in my opinion Aikido is a relation between the the "attacker" and the "defender". In order to perform the best Aikido both partners need to be at their best. However, I actually didn't realise that I missed a book on this topic before it landed in my mail box!

In a clear, concise and well structured way Stefan guide us through all common attack forms practiced in Aikido dojos, grips, strikes, kicks, and weapon attacks. The book is filled with detailed descriptions on how to perform the attacks, together with discussions on the origin and purpose of the attack with reference to other martial arts (e.g. kendo, karate). The thorough descriptions are accompanied by plenty of photo illustrations which ads on to the clarity and the understanding.

Independent on Aikido style, this book should be in the reference libary in any Aikido dojo.

If I was required to propose improvements to this book I would only have one, print it on glossy paper ;-)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars book on attacks in Aikido, January 12, 2009

By	P. Aronietis (Latvia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am very fond of this book indeed. It is just what the author said about it in preface. Nothing more, nothing less. A useful tool. I'd say it is particularly useful for people somewhat familiar with marital arts, especially the one of its subject. It would not reveal much to a newbie, because there are things to know to understand, what the author is talking about. On the other hand an expert marital artist would or at least should know the most of the material covered. Which leads us to Aikido student to gain the largest benefit out of it. Knowing principles of attacks really helps, that is.
Also people not that familiar to English should also have a fair chance of reading this book after adding a few new words to their vocabulary.

My thanks to author who gave the possibility to read a unique dense material free of non-related literal crap. There are times, you have to read some chapter twice or more to uncover all the detail. Thanks Stefan, it is a good book.