Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction
Oct 2012 · Tuttle Publishing
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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:
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!
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4.6
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Ken Johnson
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November 1, 2020
This book sucks ass because aikido sucks ass. Especially fat ass bloated aikido master (bater) Steven "bloated alcoholic " seagull.
Jdemers17
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October 26, 2020
When your attacked you can attack back, block, or try to guide the energy of the attack, aikido always trys to guide the attack and it it aims the attack back to zero energy with minimul pain inflicted on the attacker. Is it effective? I think so because it calms peoples rage. If you get punch it makes you angry. If you get tossed to the ground gently it makes you want to take a nap.
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Na Ap
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August 22, 2018
BEST EVER book for learning your Aikido chops. Magical illustrations. For me this book is both functional and pure art.
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