Description
A collection of over 80 aikido stories from aikido practitioners around the world about the impact of their practice in everyday life. The story tellers range from almost the complete beginner to the most seasoned sensei.
Library's review
'This wonderful collection of stories gives you a glimpse into the many ways aikido touches and informs peope's lives beyond training on the mat. Within this book you will find inspiration testimonials-stories of healings for body, mind and spirit and ways people experience aikido principles
In 1985 'Aikido and the New Warrior' opened a conversation about how aikido principles could be taken out of the dojo and contribute to the larger world.
Soon after Aiki Extensins was born and a formalized, collective process began where like minded practitioners could learn from each other and make aiki offers into different domains. This timely collection is the next step in revealing how the power of aikido can touch the hearts and minds of so many people, in so many different ways. And it's a delightful, accessible read that points to a way in which we can positively impact society.-Richard Strozzi-Heckler-Author of Aikido and the New Warrior, In Search of the Warrior Spirit, and The Leadership Dojo.
If you've ever wondered how aikido 'works'...open this book and prepare to be amazed. Over eighty stories from around the world reveal real-life dramas, misfortunes, adventures, and life's adversities, all viewed and transformed through the creative practice of aikido, the martial art of peace. These unforgettable personal accounts help us to see the power of the spirit, inherent in aikido training and available to each one of us. I highly recommend 'A Way to Reconcile the World.' Reading this book will lift your spirit?-LInda Holiday, author, Journey to the Heart of Aikido: The Teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei
Contents
Introduction by Quentin Cooke
Foreword by Robert Frager
In the beginning by quention Cooke
The Tokyo train story by Terry Dobson
The power of story by LInda Holiday
Children in transformation at the Bronx Peace Dojo by Bill Leicht
From movement to magic by Aimee Bernestein
From monster to man by Andrew Hazell
We'll leave it at that, shall we? by Simon Hirst
Lessons from triumph and disaster by Mandakini Pokharna
How to deal with road rage by Piers Cooke
Unexpected consequences by Hugh Purser
A spiritual journey by Tom Simpson
The importance of practice by Jane Lott
A different response by Student of Aikido of Columbus
A night on the town by Nikolaos Papanikalaou
An old head and the young pup by Kevin Jones
True victory is victory over oneself by Lika Feingold
Aikido and creative expression in music by Bill Levine
Stair surfing and billiard brilliance by Tom Siimpson
An aiki soldier by Richard Strozzi-Heckler
One dance by Mary McLean
Aikido as a medicine by Reesa Abrams
Sometimes it's not pretty by Tim Bamford
Randori in graduate school by Paul Linden
Skiing the aikido way by Dave Belfield
Late one night by David Gross
Falling down and getting up by Cath Riddoch
Along the aikido road by Jamie Zimron
The body might not be wiling, but the mind is strong by Judith Jones
Timing by LInda Holiday
Practising ukemi by Simon Collier
Control the head and you control the body by Brad Manosevitz
I heard my instructor's voice by Jesse Solis
Taking a stance by Kayla Feder
Aikido, cerebral palsy and daily life by Chance Gorman
On not creating an enemy by David Sofen
Aiki impact on my life by Robert Hill
Finding a connection by M-J Marvesley
Raw meat in the lion's den by Gary Hughes
Danger at every turn by Chris Wooodger
An opening y Anonymous
Irimi and tenkan by Glen Kimoto
Knowing when to act by Richard Small
Beauty or the beast by Quentin Cooke
Aikido, healing, and the practice of showing up by Silvia Austerlic
Caught in a trap by Clair Townsend
So why aikido? by Dunken Francis
Oh deer by Janet Shiel
The best aikido I've ever practiced by Robert Frager
Go ahead, kick me by Tara Dalton
Reconciling my dark and my light by Jerry Green
Taking evasive action by Patrick Carsons
Blocked by Jim Hammond
Aikido and embodiment by Wendy Palmer
Healing with ki by Richard Moon
Remembering, resolving, and integrating memories by John Luijten
Ability, not disability by Roisin Pitman
Hands and feet and heart by Katina Bishiop
A midnight challenge by Piers Cooke
Mind leads body by Graham Farquhar
Aikido works by Reesa Abrams
A peaceful encounter by Bjorn Saw
The lawyer's tale by Frank Bloksberg
Lifted by Marill Poole
Tales from a bouncer by Tim Bamford
To hell and back again by Mike Forde
The heart of the matter by Paul Rest
Searching for the light by Neil Rowlingson
Walking the plank by Matt Townsend
Create each day anew by Paul King
Seeing the spirals by Jamie Zimron
Traveling by Rebekah Tait
When you have spiritual protection, you don't need martial protection by Miles Kessler
Aikido and the art of going with the flow by Molly Hale
A ki moment by David Weinstock
Up to my boots in it by Przemek Gawronski
Parkinson's -The ultimate uke by Paul LInden
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spontaneously arising to shift encounters that could have easily escalated into dangerous, or unpleasant situations-an inspiring story book.'-Wendy Palmer, Founder of Leadership EmbodimentIn 1985 'Aikido and the New Warrior' opened a conversation about how aikido principles could be taken out of the dojo and contribute to the larger world.
Soon after Aiki Extensins was born and a formalized, collective process began where like minded practitioners could learn from each other and make aiki offers into different domains. This timely collection is the next step in revealing how the power of aikido can touch the hearts and minds of so many people, in so many different ways. And it's a delightful, accessible read that points to a way in which we can positively impact society.-Richard Strozzi-Heckler-Author of Aikido and the New Warrior, In Search of the Warrior Spirit, and The Leadership Dojo.
If you've ever wondered how aikido 'works'...open this book and prepare to be amazed. Over eighty stories from around the world reveal real-life dramas, misfortunes, adventures, and life's adversities, all viewed and transformed through the creative practice of aikido, the martial art of peace. These unforgettable personal accounts help us to see the power of the spirit, inherent in aikido training and available to each one of us. I highly recommend 'A Way to Reconcile the World.' Reading this book will lift your spirit?-LInda Holiday, author, Journey to the Heart of Aikido: The Teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei
Contents
Introduction by Quentin Cooke
Foreword by Robert Frager
In the beginning by quention Cooke
The Tokyo train story by Terry Dobson
The power of story by LInda Holiday
Children in transformation at the Bronx Peace Dojo by Bill Leicht
From movement to magic by Aimee Bernestein
From monster to man by Andrew Hazell
We'll leave it at that, shall we? by Simon Hirst
Lessons from triumph and disaster by Mandakini Pokharna
How to deal with road rage by Piers Cooke
Unexpected consequences by Hugh Purser
A spiritual journey by Tom Simpson
The importance of practice by Jane Lott
A different response by Student of Aikido of Columbus
A night on the town by Nikolaos Papanikalaou
An old head and the young pup by Kevin Jones
True victory is victory over oneself by Lika Feingold
Aikido and creative expression in music by Bill Levine
Stair surfing and billiard brilliance by Tom Siimpson
An aiki soldier by Richard Strozzi-Heckler
One dance by Mary McLean
Aikido as a medicine by Reesa Abrams
Sometimes it's not pretty by Tim Bamford
Randori in graduate school by Paul Linden
Skiing the aikido way by Dave Belfield
Late one night by David Gross
Falling down and getting up by Cath Riddoch
Along the aikido road by Jamie Zimron
The body might not be wiling, but the mind is strong by Judith Jones
Timing by LInda Holiday
Practising ukemi by Simon Collier
Control the head and you control the body by Brad Manosevitz
I heard my instructor's voice by Jesse Solis
Taking a stance by Kayla Feder
Aikido, cerebral palsy and daily life by Chance Gorman
On not creating an enemy by David Sofen
Aiki impact on my life by Robert Hill
Finding a connection by M-J Marvesley
Raw meat in the lion's den by Gary Hughes
Danger at every turn by Chris Wooodger
An opening y Anonymous
Irimi and tenkan by Glen Kimoto
Knowing when to act by Richard Small
Beauty or the beast by Quentin Cooke
Aikido, healing, and the practice of showing up by Silvia Austerlic
Caught in a trap by Clair Townsend
So why aikido? by Dunken Francis
Oh deer by Janet Shiel
The best aikido I've ever practiced by Robert Frager
Go ahead, kick me by Tara Dalton
Reconciling my dark and my light by Jerry Green
Taking evasive action by Patrick Carsons
Blocked by Jim Hammond
Aikido and embodiment by Wendy Palmer
Healing with ki by Richard Moon
Remembering, resolving, and integrating memories by John Luijten
Ability, not disability by Roisin Pitman
Hands and feet and heart by Katina Bishiop
A midnight challenge by Piers Cooke
Mind leads body by Graham Farquhar
Aikido works by Reesa Abrams
A peaceful encounter by Bjorn Saw
The lawyer's tale by Frank Bloksberg
Lifted by Marill Poole
Tales from a bouncer by Tim Bamford
To hell and back again by Mike Forde
The heart of the matter by Paul Rest
Searching for the light by Neil Rowlingson
Walking the plank by Matt Townsend
Create each day anew by Paul King
Seeing the spirals by Jamie Zimron
Traveling by Rebekah Tait
When you have spiritual protection, you don't need martial protection by Miles Kessler
Aikido and the art of going with the flow by Molly Hale
A ki moment by David Weinstock
Up to my boots in it by Przemek Gawronski
Parkinson's -The ultimate uke by Paul LInden
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ISBN
9781631734083
Publication
Cooke the Books 16 Low Road Burwell, Cambridgeshire CB25 0EJ