Total Aikido: The Master Course
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (718 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1568364717 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"The best Aikido book out there!" according to Amazon Customer. This is a great overview of Aikido. It explains the principles of aiki without getting into too much philosophy. The author mentions that Aikido is 70% striking ("atemi") which is very different from what you'll hear from most Aikidoka. Most Aikidoka that I come into contact with seem to forget that Aikido is a martial art and not a dance. The best set-up for an Aiki technique is to first. The best Aikido book out there! This is a great overview of Aikido. It explains the details of aiki without getting into too much philosophy, and the basic techniques - which is all you'll really ever need.The pictures are very clear, and everything is well explained.If you're already a martial artist, these techniques will be a great supplement to your existing arsenal.. Aikido Book Guy said A staple for any Aikido library. The author, who was the founder of the Yoshinkan style of Aikido, has provided in this book a comprehensive followup to his earlier "Dynamic Aikido". Almost entirely dedicated to techniques.
Your strongest posture is the one that fits your constitution.That cannot be taught to you, you have to find it for yourself. 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. In this sequel to Dynamic Aikido, the preeminent master continues his explanation of the essential principles but in finer detail. This is an essential work for students of all levels, a treasury of expert information.. It is not a question of widening your stance or narrowing it, if the truth be told.But, people will do what is comfortable for them, so if you allow them to,they will just make it up for themselves. 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. An outstanding student of aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba, Shioda, who taught thousands of people in his lifetime, left a profound legacy, successfully teaching the spiritual and practical applications of a martial art that could all too easily become mired in one or the other. That is why, y
Holder of the ninth rank black belt, he founded the Yoshinkan school of aikido, of which he is chief instructor. He is also chief instructor for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, the Air Self defense Force, the Japanese National Railways, Sophia University, Meiji Gakuin University and Takushoku University, his alma mater.. GOZO SHIODA, born in Tokyo in
Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: Japanese