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I you can read, you can master the theory of this incredibly powerful oriental physio-mental fighting technique!
What is Aikido?-Aikido is the most powerful form of attack and defense in existence. It is faster and more effective than Karate or Judo, and easier to learn. Regardless of your
Why is aikido different?-The essence of Aikido power lies in its ability to overcome your attackers without bodily contact. Not only is this possible, it is being pracitced at this very moment in the Orient.
Claude st. Denise, author of the well-known bestsellers, Combat Judo Made Easy and The Kashi-no-Bo Technique, is a world-famous expert on the art of self-defense. Mr. St. Denise is also a contributor to the Encyclopaedia Britanica on Oriental Martial Arts.
Contents
An Introduction to Aikido
A Brief History of Aikido
An Explanation of the Word 'Ki'
Aikido for Women
Chapter 1 Proper Posture and Stance for Aikido
Chapter 2 Special Forms of Aikido, Concerning Co-ordination and Balancd Exercises
Chapter 3 Special Aikido Forms Concerning Stamina and Conditioning Exercises
Chapter 4 Executing an Inverted 'V' Wrist-Elbow-Shoulder Lock Combination Throw
Chapter 5 Methods of Defense Against Blows from Overhead
Chapter 6 Methods of Defense Against an Opponent Who Uses One of His Hands to Grip or HOld Onto Only One of Your Wrists
Chapter 7 Methods of Defense Against an Opponent Who Employs Both Hands to grasp One of Your Wrists
Chapter 8 Methods of Defense Against an Opponent Who Holds You by Gripping One Lapel, or Similar Holds
Chapter 9 Methods of Defense Against an Opponent Who Grips Your Lapel With Both Hands, or Uses Similar Holds
Chapter 10 Defense Methods Against Punches to the Body
Chapter 11 Examples of Defense Methods Against Various Tactics and Forms of Striking and Grasping
Chapter 12 Methods and Examples of Defenses Agianst an Opponent Who Attacks With a Club or Knife
I you can read, you can master the theory of this incredibly powerful oriental physio-mental fighting technique!
What is Aikido?-Aikido is the most powerful form of attack and defense in existence. It is faster and more effective than Karate or Judo, and easier to learn. Regardless of your
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size or strength, once you have studied this new, heavily illustrated book, you will immediately be able to vanquish any attacker.Why is aikido different?-The essence of Aikido power lies in its ability to overcome your attackers without bodily contact. Not only is this possible, it is being pracitced at this very moment in the Orient.
Claude st. Denise, author of the well-known bestsellers, Combat Judo Made Easy and The Kashi-no-Bo Technique, is a world-famous expert on the art of self-defense. Mr. St. Denise is also a contributor to the Encyclopaedia Britanica on Oriental Martial Arts.
Contents
An Introduction to Aikido
A Brief History of Aikido
An Explanation of the Word 'Ki'
Aikido for Women
Chapter 1 Proper Posture and Stance for Aikido
Chapter 2 Special Forms of Aikido, Concerning Co-ordination and Balancd Exercises
Chapter 3 Special Aikido Forms Concerning Stamina and Conditioning Exercises
Chapter 4 Executing an Inverted 'V' Wrist-Elbow-Shoulder Lock Combination Throw
Chapter 5 Methods of Defense Against Blows from Overhead
Chapter 6 Methods of Defense Against an Opponent Who Uses One of His Hands to Grip or HOld Onto Only One of Your Wrists
Chapter 7 Methods of Defense Against an Opponent Who Employs Both Hands to grasp One of Your Wrists
Chapter 8 Methods of Defense Against an Opponent Who Holds You by Gripping One Lapel, or Similar Holds
Chapter 9 Methods of Defense Against an Opponent Who Grips Your Lapel With Both Hands, or Uses Similar Holds
Chapter 10 Defense Methods Against Punches to the Body
Chapter 11 Examples of Defense Methods Against Various Tactics and Forms of Striking and Grasping
Chapter 12 Methods and Examples of Defenses Agianst an Opponent Who Attacks With a Club or Knife
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Publication
Lancer Book, Inc. New York