Aikido for Life (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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"There is an extraoridinary metaphor for life in Aikido that is clearly communicated through the genius of Homma Sensei's teaching."
- Steve Still

"Approaches teaching in a way that helps the student gain skill sboth on the mat and in the everyday world."
- Teresa L. Roberts

"Describes for the beginner the Aikido approach to integrated body-mind fitness."
- John Abrahamson

Product Description

A teacher's guide for instructing beginners of Aikido--this book appeals to the new beginner and experienced student alike. Nippon Kan was established in 1980 as a center for Denver residents to experience Japanese culture. The center has since served more than 6,000 studetns wit hits variety of classes, but its core is still Aikido. Thousands of students have benfitted from Gaku Homma's form of dynamic Aikido.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Blue Snake Books (January 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556430787
• ISBN-13: 978-1556430787
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #634,518 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A enjoyable book detailing the purpose of Aikido, April 22, 1997

By A Customer

I read this book on a train journey from Amsterdam to Brussels and I found it to be a delightful companion. The essence of the book is that Aikido is a Way of life (not just a philosophical way) and that Aikido is more than just a martial art or throwing people about. It is a easy book to read, and I must say that the drawings are the most noticeable and endearing aspect of this authors books. Simply, it is to be enjoyed and read again.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple book about Aikido in life., February 21, 1999

By	N. S. Beltran "NSantiago Beltran" (Southeastern, Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Learn about the simplicities and principles behind aikido...

One may imagine learning more about Aikido in this book than other bigger tomes about this exotic japanese martial art.

Great book for the beginning martial artist who chooses to study aikido.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Aikido is grace in motion. . . great book!, July 3, 1998

By A Customer

This is a must read for those of who have been looking for a fresh approach to the martial arts. I first read the book and then had the luck to enroll in Gaku Homma's school. Aikido is something you can really approach with a beginner's mind and learn lessons for life.