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There are thousands of Aikido techniques. You can study them all or you can study the pronciples that make them all work. If you know these principles, you can do any technques effortlessly. This book demonstrates these principles in a clear and precise manner. No matter what style, level of skill,
Complete with the following:
Practical ways to covercome strength with skill.
How throws and joint locks actually work.
Methods to progress faster and safer in training.
Drills designed for all skill levels and ages.
Sharpen you favorite technique today!
Aikido needs to be worked and worked on. Using these tools you don't find magic but with effort you can create your own Aiki understanding.'-Sam Combes sensei, Yoshinkan Aikido, rokudan
'A friendly and very useful book, a first step into Aikido mechanics and Aiki principles, this tool is a big help for beginners.'-Jaques Payet Sensei, Yoshinkan aikido, godan
Scott Harrington has trained in the martial arts for more than twenty years. He has a 4th degree blackbelt in Aikido and a 1st degree blackbelt in Tang Soo Do. He currently trains at Shuyokan Dojo in Costa Mesa, California.
Larry Hennen is a career police officer in Southern California. with over twenty years experience, including patrol, SWAT and Vice/Narcotics, he is presently a patrol officer and defensive tactics instructor. He currently trains at Shuyokan Dojo in Costa Mesa, California.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
History of Aikido
The Magic of Aikido
Aiki Toolbox
Fkoukndation-Compass, Level, Plumb Bob
Building Your Techniques-Square; Clamps & Pliers; Hammer; Saw; Wkorkbench
Training Drills
Ukemi & Safety
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Kihon Dosa, Uke-lifting
Lock and Rock
Penny for your Tkhoughts
Evade & Reposition
Think Quick, Move Slow
Atemi is an Attitude
The Aikido Path
Using Aiki Tools
Applications to Techniques
Ikkajo
Nikajo
Sankajo
Yonkajo
Gokkajo
Kote-Gaeshi
Irimi-nage
Tenchi-nage
Glossary
Bibliography
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or age, Aiki Tool Box will take your training to a higher level.Complete with the following:
Practical ways to covercome strength with skill.
How throws and joint locks actually work.
Methods to progress faster and safer in training.
Drills designed for all skill levels and ages.
Sharpen you favorite technique today!
Aikido needs to be worked and worked on. Using these tools you don't find magic but with effort you can create your own Aiki understanding.'-Sam Combes sensei, Yoshinkan Aikido, rokudan
'A friendly and very useful book, a first step into Aikido mechanics and Aiki principles, this tool is a big help for beginners.'-Jaques Payet Sensei, Yoshinkan aikido, godan
Scott Harrington has trained in the martial arts for more than twenty years. He has a 4th degree blackbelt in Aikido and a 1st degree blackbelt in Tang Soo Do. He currently trains at Shuyokan Dojo in Costa Mesa, California.
Larry Hennen is a career police officer in Southern California. with over twenty years experience, including patrol, SWAT and Vice/Narcotics, he is presently a patrol officer and defensive tactics instructor. He currently trains at Shuyokan Dojo in Costa Mesa, California.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
History of Aikido
The Magic of Aikido
Aiki Toolbox
Fkoukndation-Compass, Level, Plumb Bob
Building Your Techniques-Square; Clamps & Pliers; Hammer; Saw; Wkorkbench
Training Drills
Ukemi & Safety
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Kihon Dosa, Uke-lifting
Lock and Rock
Penny for your Tkhoughts
Evade & Reposition
Think Quick, Move Slow
Atemi is an Attitude
The Aikido Path
Using Aiki Tools
Applications to Techniques
Ikkajo
Nikajo
Sankajo
Yonkajo
Gokkajo
Kote-Gaeshi
Irimi-nage
Tenchi-nage
Glossary
Bibliography
Show Less
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