Principles of Aikido : The Only Introduction

Aikido, the ancient Japanese martial art, is both a method of self-defense and a spiritual path. This excellent introduction describes the different aspects of Aikido and includes an international resource guide.

Introduction

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1 Morihei Ueshiba and the Birth of Aikido: The True Nature of Budo Revealed

1

(15)

2 The Way of Harmony

16

(10)

3 First steps in the dojo: The 'Beginner's Mind'

26

(24)

4 How the techniques work: Entering and Turning

50

(24)

5 The Parting of the Way: Ways Within the Way

74

(6)

6 The Martial Way: Gozo Shioda and the Yoshinkan

80

(13)

7 The Sporting Way: Kenji Tomiki and Tomiki Aikido

93

(18)

8 The Ki-Powered Way: Koichi Tohei and Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido

111

(18)

9 What kind of Aikido?

129

(14)

Glossary of terms

143

(7)

Useful addresses

150

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Principles of Aikido : The Only Introduction You'll Ever Need

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