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| Dynamic Aikido:
From the
Publisher:
Ancient theory, modern practice; Dynamic Aikido
brings together the whole spectrum of theoretical and applied
aikido. Through it, one can become perfectly attuned to his
opponent, can sense his intentions and turn his movements to
one's own advantage. Comprehensive and fully illustrated,
Dynamic Aikido presents the basic postures and stances,
fundamental techniques and applications; how to cope with a
frontal attack, how to avoid an attack from the rear, how to
sense and thwart the pickpocket. An essential companion for
every beginner, a vital reference for students of all levels.
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Total Aikido: The
Master Course
From the
Publisher:
In this sequel
to Dynamic Aikido, the pre-eminent master continues his
explanation of the essential principles but in finer detail.
Comprehensive and fully illustrated, Total Aikido
covers the basic postures and movements with special emphasis on
certain key points for perfecting one's technique to achieve
maximum effect with the minimum of effort. Demonstrations are
provided in a dojo setting, with helpful pointers for avoiding
common mistakes. To enable students to develop greater strength
and control, they are shown how to increase their speed, shift
their center of gravity, and synchronize movements with those of
their opponents.
This is an essential work for students of all levels, a treasury
of expert information.
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Aikido Shugyo -
Harmony In Confrontation
From the
Publisher:
Aikido
Shugyo, by Gozo Shioda, was originally released in Japanese
in 1991. Throughout this important and insightful work, Shioda
Sensei relates many stories about the time he spent training
directly with the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba Sensei,
about his war-time experiences and about his years as the
Headmaster of the Yoshinkan. He also uses countless anecdotes to
convey important insights into the functioning and application
of Aikido techniques. Aikido Shugyo will inspire anyone
interested in traditional martial arts with its lessons, its
history, and its straight-forward approach to the application of
Aikido techniques.
Aikido Shugyo is a rare insight from one of the leading
and most well-known martial artists of his time. Already a
“classic” in Japanese, it is a required text for every martial
arts library. This first ever English publication is a faithful
and complete presentation of the original Japanese text and
includes a Forward by Kyoichi Inoue Sensei, 9th Dan, Dojo-cho of
the Yoshinkan Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
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