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Author: Stefan Stenudd
Publisher:
Published: 2020-04-19
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9789178940882
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor 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 to exercise the defense against them. This book presents all the attacks practiced in aikido - grips, strikes, punches, and kicks, also attacks with sword, stick, and knife.
Author: Stefan Stenudd
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
Published: 2008-08-19
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781439207451
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn-depth presentations of all the attacks practiced in aikido: grips, strikes, kicks, and attacks with sword, stick, or knife.
Author: Luke A. Archer
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Published: 2013-03-29
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 9781478198079
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive introduction to the art of Verbal Aikido: an effective and easy-to-use style of conflict management, based on the philosophy of the martial art. With three straightforward steps, make interpersonal conflict and verbal attacks a thing of the past. The first in a series of three volumes.
Author: Adele Westbrook
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2012-10-16
Total Pages: 402
ISBN-13: 1462907547
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and effective Japanese martial arts. Aikido was created in Japan in the 1920's by Morihei Ueshiba, also known as Osensei. To possess the skills, techniques and attitude of the true practitioner of aikido, one must achieve a very high level of integration of the powers of mind and body, the harmonious combination of physical means and ethical motives. By controlling body position and learning how to harmonize vital physical and mental powers, anyone (regardless of size, strength or weight) can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art. Written and illustrated by husband/wife team, Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook, Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere, with over 1,200 illustrations, includes many Aikido techniques in chapters such as: What is Aikido? The Foundations of Aikido The Practice of Aikido The Basic Techniques of Neutralization Advanced Practice And more!
Author: C. M. Shifflett
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 326
ISBN-13: 9781556433146
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA training guide for Aikido practitioners. Author C. M. Shifflett explains the rationale behind each of the exercises, and addresses questions and concerns of Aikido students and teachers.
Author: Stefan Stenudd
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2016-05-09
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 9781533142375
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAikido is the peaceful martial art. Its defense techniques should be so gentle that also the attacker is delighted. There's no competition, since each participant should be a winner. It's an art that takes a lifetime to learn. This book presents the principles and basic concepts of aikido - deeply rooted in Eastern philosophy and the refined ideals of the samurai. It explores all the Japanese traditions and martial art essentials at work in aikido practice. Stefan Stenudd is a 7 dan Aikikai Shihan aikido instructor, former Vice Chairman of the International Aikido Federation and President of the Swedish Budo & Martial Arts Federation, presently a member of the Swedish Aikido Grading Committee. He has practiced aikido since 1972. He is also a writer of both fiction and non-fiction.
Author: Stefan Stenudd
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781419658792
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAikido is the peaceful martial art. There are no attacks in aikido, only defense, and this defense should be so gentle that even the attacker is delighted by it. It is an art that takes a lifetime to learn, and it gets increasingly fascinating by each year. This book presents the principles and fundamental concepts of aikido - deeply rooted in Eastern philosophy and the refined ideals of the samurai. The first part of the book examines the aikido principles of how to find the peaceful solution, and how to enjoy aikido practice to the fullest. The second part explains the Japanese concepts used in aikido, such as ki, life energy, tanden, the center, and many more. There is also a chapter about kototama, the spiritual cosmology that was central to the founder of aikido. The third part includes an aikido glossary. A revised edition of this book is published with the title "Aikido Principles: Basic Concepts of the Peaceful Martial Art." Stefan Stenudd is a Swedish aikido instructor, 7 dan Aikikai shihan, member of the Swedish Grading Committee, President of the Swedish Budo & Martial Arts Federation, and former Vice Chairman of the International Aikido Federation. He has practiced aikido since 1972. He is also a writer of both fiction and non-fiction.
Author: Stefan Stenudd
Publisher: Arriba
Published: 2009-10
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9789178940233
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAikibatto is a system of sword and staff exercises for aikido students, as well as for anyone interested in the Japanese martial arts. This book presents the basics and principles of the sophisticated sword arts developed by the Japanese warrior aristocracy, the samurai. Although the aikibatto exercises are primarily developed for aikido students, they contain much of the normal curriculum of traditional iaido and kenjutsu. Anyone interested in the arts of the katana, the formidable Japanese sword, will find much of value in this book. Stefan Stenudd is a 7 dan Aikikai Shihan aikido instructor, former Vice Chairman of the International Aikido Federation and President of the Swedish Budo & Martial Arts Federation, who has practiced aikido and iaido since 1972. He is also a writer of both fiction and non-fiction.
Author: Kisshomaru Ueshiba
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2013-02-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 1568364830
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAiki is the power of harmony, of all beings, all things working together. Aikido—a modern Japanese martial art unique in its synthesis of classic forms with a well-defined spiritual base—offers a key to the art of living naturally and unselfishly in a complicated world. This book explains it in reference to the founder's philosophy of mind—and action. In addition, the history of aikido's prewar development as a non-competitive new martial art is described, with a consideration of its international role.
Author: Gozo Shioda
Publisher: Kodansha International
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9784770030191
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShioda demonstrates how the Basic Exercises that comprise the core teachingn Aikido will develop physical focus in the practitioner, and teach them howo harness that focus for wider practical applications. Also central to theikido philosophy is the importance of achieving harmony with one's opponentnd Shioda explains how this can be done through a selfless devotion to theechniques. By doing this, one can enter an unrestrained state of mind, whichn turn can improve one's powers of concentration. This book primarily dealsith the Basic Throws that form the early stages of Aikido practice and is aevised edition of a previous textbook that was not for sale to the public.his updated version includes a wealth of rare photographs of the authoremonstrating the techniques, as well as a new section on Practicalpplication. As discussed in a new foreword by the author's son, Yasuhisahioda, this book should serve as a testament to the universality of Aikido, martial art which, partly down to its emphasis of defense over attack, cane practiced by anyone, regardless of age.;This is one of Aikido's most
