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Aikido was developed by the legendary Morihei Usehiba, the culmination of many years of dedicated training in the classical fighting arts. In its relatively short history, Aikido has become one of the most revered martial arts in the world, drawing a wide range of devotees of all ages. Much of its appeal is that it is unique in preserving the martial traditions of Japan in the context of contemporary society. In Aikido: the Complete Basic Techniques renowned Budo master Gozo Shioda, who devoted himself to the study of Aikido under Ueshiba and founded the Yoshinkan Aikido, details all of Aikido's most important basic techniques, providing the reader with a rich and engaging insight into this modern and universally respected martial art.
Aikido was developed by the legendary Morihei Usehiba, the culmination of many years of dedicated training in the classical fighting arts. In its relatively short history, Aikido has become one of the most revered martial arts in the world, drawing a wide range of devotees of all ages. Much of its appeal is that it is unique in preserving the martial traditions of Japan in the context of contemporary society. In Aikido: the Complete Basic Techniques renowned Budo master Gozo Shioda, who devoted himself to the study of Aikido under Ueshiba and founded the Yoshinkan Aikido, details all of Aikido's most important basic techniques, providing the reader with a rich and engaging insight into this modern and universally respected martial art.
This book primarily deals with the basic throws that form the early stages of Aikido practice. Each technique is presented in concise, comprehensive, and lucid explanations accompanied by detailed photographs that will serve as an essential study aid for the beginning student and also act as a valuable source of reference material for the more advanced practitioner. Shioda demonstrates how the Basic Exercises that comprise the core of Aikido teaching will assist the practitioner in focusing his or her strength, and how that strength can be harnessed for wider applications. Also central to the Aikido philosophy is the importance of synchronizing the spirit and achieving harmony with one's opponent, and Shioda explains how this can be done through a selfless devotion to the techniques. In so doing, one can foster a spirit of self-improvement, and unter an unrestrained state of mind in which one's powers of concentration will be at their strongest.
This book includes a wealth of rare photographs of the author demonstrating the techniques, as well as a new section on Practical Application. As discussed in a foreword by the author's son, Yasuhisa Shioda, this book should serve as a testament to the universality of Aikido, a martial art which, partly due to its emphasis of defense over attack, can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age.
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A legendary Budo master and bestselling author offers a comprehensive and detailed overview of Aikido's essential techniques.
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backhanded punch, spin your right foot, large sliding step, grasps both your wrists, opponent kneel, forehead with the side, wrist grasp, opponent grasps, kneeling version, kneeling techniques, facing your opponent, placing your weight, unbalance your opponent, slide your right foot, push your opponent, turn your hips, opponent stand, turn your upper body, slide your right hand, lower your center, kneel opposite, slide your feet, place your weight, transfer your weight, opponent strikes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Second Control, Third Control, First Control Type, Fourth Control, Timing Throw Type, Gozo Shioda, Body Line Exercise Type, Side Body Check Type, Kneeling Strike, Wrist Throw Type, Finishing Exercise Type, Elbow Lock Type, Body Movement Exercise Type, Multi-Directional Throw Type, Frontal Body Check Type New!
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backhanded punch, spin your right foot, large sliding step, grasps both your wrists, opponent kneel, forehead with the side, wrist grasp, opponent grasps, kneeling version, kneeling techniques, facing your opponent, placing your weight, unbalance your opponent, slide your right foot, push your opponent, turn your hips, opponent stand, turn your upper body, slide your right hand, lower your center, kneel opposite, slide your feet, place your weight, transfer your weight, opponent strikes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Second Control, Third Control, First Control Type, Fourth Control, Timing Throw Type, Gozo Shioda, Body Line Exercise Type, Side Body Check Type, Kneeling Strike, Wrist Throw Type, Finishing Exercise Type, Elbow Lock Type, Body Movement Exercise Type, Multi-Directional Throw Type, Frontal Body Check Type New!
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