Description
The Advanced Martial Arts series provides a complete and thorough guide for well-seasoned practitioners of the martial arts. All of the books in the series are meant to guide advanced students through new and complicated techniques, as well as explain the often subtle improvements one can make to their technique. These books allow students to gain a complete understanding of the art form as they progress in their training.
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Aikido, while uniquely beautiful among the martial arts, is also deceptively powerful, effecive, and efficient. Dedicated practitioners know that advanced training means not only striving to master techniques, but also developing a deeper understanding of the history, philosophy, and concepts at
In Advacned Aikido, Phong Thong Dang and Lynn Seiser present an in-depth look at the complete art of Aikido-from the underlying theories that drive the techniques and strategies to advice on mastering the throws and locks fundamental to the art. Chapters include:
An in-depth look at the origins and philosophies of aikido
Discussion on utilizing ki to improve effectiveness
Examination of fundamental theories and concepts essental to understanding aikido
Advanced techniques including throws and locks, counters and reversals, and combinations
Effective strategies and skills for self-defense
With over 400 illustrations and detailed instructions from one of the leading teachers in the field, even the most experienced practitioners can benefit from the lessons in this book.
Phong Thong Dang holds a sixth degree black belt in Aikido, a sixth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a fifth degree black belt in Judo, and an eighth degree black belt in Vietnamese Shaolin Kung Fu. The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame inducted Phong twice: once for his expertise in Aikido and again for his lifelong dedication to the martial arts. He has been featured in Karate Illustrated, Aikido Journal, Aikido Today, Martial Arts and Combat Sports, and Black Belt. He has practiced the martial arts for over fifty years and currently teachers in southern California.
Lynn Seiser is an internationally respected psychotherapist, consultant, and trainer. Seiser has over three decades of martial arts training and experience. He currently holds the rank of Sandan (third degree black belt) in Tenshinkai Aikido under Sensei Dang Thong Phong.
Contents
Acknowledgments and appreciations
Preface
Introduction
Part One: The inner development of the advanced practitioner
Chapter 1: Omoto philosophy for today's practitioner
Chapter 2: Training philosophy
Chapter 3: Training the mind
Chapter 4: Understanding and using ki
Part Two: Theories and concepts for the advanced pactitioner
Chapter 5: The art of body mechanics
Chapter 6: The art of movement
Chapter 7: The art of engagement
Part Three: Advanced techniques-Refining the fundamentals
Chapter 8: Throws and locks
Chapter 9: Application techniques
Chapter 10: Combination techniques
Chapter 11: Counters and reversals
Chapter 12: Strikes
Part Four: Advanced applications-Taking your practice to the next level
Chapter 13: Self-defense techniques
Chapter 14: Demonstrations, competition, and seminars
Chapter 15: Teaching aikido
Appendix A: Interviews with sensei Phong Thong Dang
Appendix B: Questions and answers from aikido instructors
Appendix C: Technique chart
Appendix D: Concept chart
Glossary
References (bibliography) and resources
Index
About the authors
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the core of this martial art.In Advacned Aikido, Phong Thong Dang and Lynn Seiser present an in-depth look at the complete art of Aikido-from the underlying theories that drive the techniques and strategies to advice on mastering the throws and locks fundamental to the art. Chapters include:
An in-depth look at the origins and philosophies of aikido
Discussion on utilizing ki to improve effectiveness
Examination of fundamental theories and concepts essental to understanding aikido
Advanced techniques including throws and locks, counters and reversals, and combinations
Effective strategies and skills for self-defense
With over 400 illustrations and detailed instructions from one of the leading teachers in the field, even the most experienced practitioners can benefit from the lessons in this book.
Phong Thong Dang holds a sixth degree black belt in Aikido, a sixth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a fifth degree black belt in Judo, and an eighth degree black belt in Vietnamese Shaolin Kung Fu. The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame inducted Phong twice: once for his expertise in Aikido and again for his lifelong dedication to the martial arts. He has been featured in Karate Illustrated, Aikido Journal, Aikido Today, Martial Arts and Combat Sports, and Black Belt. He has practiced the martial arts for over fifty years and currently teachers in southern California.
Lynn Seiser is an internationally respected psychotherapist, consultant, and trainer. Seiser has over three decades of martial arts training and experience. He currently holds the rank of Sandan (third degree black belt) in Tenshinkai Aikido under Sensei Dang Thong Phong.
Contents
Acknowledgments and appreciations
Preface
Introduction
Part One: The inner development of the advanced practitioner
Chapter 1: Omoto philosophy for today's practitioner
Chapter 2: Training philosophy
Chapter 3: Training the mind
Chapter 4: Understanding and using ki
Part Two: Theories and concepts for the advanced pactitioner
Chapter 5: The art of body mechanics
Chapter 6: The art of movement
Chapter 7: The art of engagement
Part Three: Advanced techniques-Refining the fundamentals
Chapter 8: Throws and locks
Chapter 9: Application techniques
Chapter 10: Combination techniques
Chapter 11: Counters and reversals
Chapter 12: Strikes
Part Four: Advanced applications-Taking your practice to the next level
Chapter 13: Self-defense techniques
Chapter 14: Demonstrations, competition, and seminars
Chapter 15: Teaching aikido
Appendix A: Interviews with sensei Phong Thong Dang
Appendix B: Questions and answers from aikido instructors
Appendix C: Technique chart
Appendix D: Concept chart
Glossary
References (bibliography) and resources
Index
About the authors
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ISBN
804837856
Publication
Tuttle Martial Arts Tokyo Rutland, Vermont Singapore