Ultimate Aikido
Ultimate Aikido

Author: Yoshimitsu Yamada

Publisher: Citadel Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9780806515663

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Due to its nonaggressive nature, aikido is rapidly becoming the martial arts form most preferred by law enforcement officers. Now, all readers can learn valuable skills needed to thwart an attack and subdue an aggressor in The Secrets of Police Aikido. In aikido, it is preferable to move out of the way of a punch, and it makes more sense to quickly take a person down, rather than stand toe-to-toe and punch it out. Readers of this book will develop a better sense of awareness and learn to control a situation by moving to positions of advantage and readiness. Chapters discuss the history of aikido, warm-up exercises, rules to keep in mind when approaching an opponent, maintaining self-control, and techniques for handling virtually any situation a reader may face. Anyone interested in the martial arts will find The Secrets of Police Aikido both valuable and necessary.

Keijutsukai Aikido
Keijutsukai Aikido

Author: Thomas H. Makiyama

Publisher: Black Belt Communications

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780897500920

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Thomas Makiyama, an eighth-degree black belt and the only American officially certified shihan by any Japanese aikido organization, teaches preparation, basic directional throws, classification forms, and basic and advanced self-defense.

Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere

Author: Adele Westbrook

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2012-10-16

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1462907547

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Aikido 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!

Aikido Basics
Aikido Basics

Author: Phong Thong Dang

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2011-12-20

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1462902820

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Get your aikido training off to a great start--from basic footwork and throws to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to aikido for beginners. Are you planning to learn Aikido, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the unfamiliar terms used to describe the techniques? This aikido book offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be successful. You'll learn about: The origins of aikido--its philosophy, history and techniques How to find a teacher and a class that is right for you Getting ready--what happens in a typical Aikido class? The essentials--stances, strikes, grabs, throws, and pins How to complement your aikido training with ki exercises, multiple-person training, and freestyle exercises How to succeed in Aikido-- how to create an effective training program, test for belt promotion, and participate in competitions and tournaments Resources to help you further develop your Aikido skills

Defend Yourself! Ketsugo
Defend Yourself! Ketsugo

Author: S. Henry Robert

Publisher:

Published: 2011-04

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 9781258001490

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Containing The Combined Unbeatable Fighting Arts Of Aikido, Yawara, Ate-Waza, Karate, Judo, Savate And Jiu Jitsu.

Complete Aikido
Complete Aikido

Author: Roy Suenaka

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 1997-11-15

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1462916570

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Master the techniques of aikido with this illustrated martial arts guide. Complete Aikido is the authoritative text on this enlightening martial art and self-defense system. This definitive aikido guide is packed with history and philosophy and offers precise descriptions with over 400 photographs illustrating the correct--and incorrect--way to execute aikido techniques. In the almost thirty years since the death of aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba O'Sensei, his many students have spread his philosophy and vision across the world, including author Roy Suenaka. Complete Aikido provides insights into the three leading styles of this Japanese martial art: the original art developed by founder Morihei Ueshiba O'Sensei, the Shin-Shin Toitsu aikido of Koichi Tohei Sensei, and the Suenaka-ha Tetsugaku-ho aikido of Roy Suenaka Sensei. Both a fascinating martial biography and a comprehensive instructional manual, this aikido book is a must for all practitioners seeking the way of harmony.

Aikido Principles
Aikido Principles

Author: Stefan Stenudd

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-05-09

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9781533142375

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Aikido 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.

Attacks in Aikido
Attacks in Aikido

Author: Stefan Stenudd

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-19

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9789178940882

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For 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.

Nihon Goshin Aikido
Nihon Goshin Aikido

Author: Jeffrey Dutton

Publisher:

Published: 2016-12-19

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9781539706298

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This is the Second Edition of the official technical manual and curriculum for Nihon Goshin Aikido. Nihon Goshin Aikido was founded by Shihan Shodo Morita in Japan in the 1940s. It was brought to the United States in 1963 by Shihan Richard A Bowe. The book is presented by the senior instructors of the Nihon Goshin Aikido Association.

Self-Defense Aikido
Self-Defense Aikido

Author: Cris Eyza

Publisher:

Published: 2019-02-22

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 9781797803142

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This introduction to Self-Defense Aikido is the result of my personal quest for a version of Aikido which works. It is a version of Aikido with which you can hold your own against street attacks and against other martial arts. Several things which were problematic in normal Aikido were fixed.Offensive techniques have been added to the system. These techniques blend in organically with the Self-Defense Aikido curriculum.The movements are shorter, more linear, and projected downward.Basic techniques have been improved, and are now resistance-proof.The result is a martial art which is still true to its Aikido core. Self-Defense Aikido is geared towards Aikido practitioners and self-defense interested individuals who wish to practice an art which is rougher than Aikido, but less hard on the body than MMA or boxing, which have the risk of brain trauma, and just as practical as Krav Maga, but more intricate.