The Shambhala Guide to Aikido is divided into four parts: a biography of the Founder, a section on the art of Aikido, a section on Aikido philosophy which includes selections from O-Sensei's writings , and a discussion of "schools and styles" of Aikido.
There is also a list of resources and a glossary. Aikido Ground Fighting presents effective ground techniques that remain true to aikido founder Morehei Ueshiba's teachings while addressing a potential weakness in the system: while aikido is renowned for its submission and compliance techniques as well as grappling from a standing position, it is not known for its effectiveness when it comes to ground fighting.
Aikido Ground Fighting is a unique look at the roots of aikido techniques in particular, the kneeling practices of suwari-waza and how they might be applied to defense on the ground. Written by a direct student of Morihei Ueshiba in collaboration with other aikido teachers, this book remains steadfastly true to the founder's teachings while presenting innovative and effective techniques. Containing never-before-published pictures of Ueshiba as well as step-by-step photographs clearly demonstrating techniques, Aikido Ground Fighting is designed for aikido students looking to become more well-rounded martial artists as well as practitioners of all martial arts seeking effective self-defense techniques.
From the Trade Paperback edition. Teaching is an art. Effective martial arts teachers must not only be competent practitioners but must also develop the communication and interpersonal skills of any good teacher. In this collection, twenty-six experienced martial arts teachers discuss the process of learning and teaching a martial art, from the 'nuts and bolts' of teaching technique to the philosophical underpinnings of training.
Invincible Warrior tells the fascinating story of the life of Morihei Ueshiba — , whose quest for the true meaning of warriorship led to the creation of the martial art called Aikido, "The Art of Peace.
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Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Aikido and the Harmony of Nature. Jun 27, Jed rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Everyone. Shelves: non-fiction , reference. When I first started investigating Aikido, I really had no idea what to expect.
I knew it was intended to use an attacker's energy as a defense, but that was about it. After reading this book, I knew Aikido was philosophically and physically in-tune with what I was looking for. There is a lot of spiritual talk and illustration showing the When I first started investigating Aikido, I really had no idea what to expect.
There is a lot of spiritual talk and illustration showing the non-physical basis for Aikido, as well as a good amount of discussion of where the inspiration for the movements in Aikido originate and why they're so important to proper execution. The illustrations are very interesting -- hand drawn for the most part, along with some stills taken from motion reels. Even the illustrations do not stop at the physical execution of Aikido, but they attempt to provide conceptual depth to the teachings.
This was quite literally a life changing book for me. My life is richer due to reading this book since it led me to study Aikido for more than a year and to change because of that experience. I recommend this book to anyone, regardless of your current motivations. Jul 06, Jake rated it really liked it Shelves: martial-arts , eastern. As a westerner I advocate suspending judgment while reading it and simply just reading critically.
As a practitioner, or aspiring practitioner youll end the reading of this book with more questions than answers and as such you wont gain a lot. This as contrasted to some of the older systems like the animal forms of kung foo, "old style" jiu jitsu ect Dec 03, Gordon Young is currently reading it. Abundantly illustrated with the author's drawings, diagrams, and calligraphies, as well as photographs demonstrating Aikido techniques, the book also offers a history of Aikido, personal anecdotes about the Founder, and translations of several of his lectures.
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