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More than ever before, the writer is fully convinced that this volume should be accepted as a standard text for the correct study of the principles and techniques of Aikido, but what is more important, the true meaning of the Martial Arts. It is sincerely hoped that all instructors
Contents
Introduction-Origin and History of Aikido
How to study and put into Practice, 'Techniques of Aikido'' Important prerequisites for the successful study of the Principles of Aikido
Chapter 1-Aikido Posture or Stance
Chapter 2-Special Aikildo Forms Dealing with Balance and Coordination Exercises
Chapter 3-Special Aikido forms dealing with conditioning and stamina exercises
Chapter 4-Executing an Inverted 'V'Wrist-Elbow-Shoulder Lock Combination Throw
Chapter 5-Defenses anainst Overhead Blows
Chapter 6-Defenses against an Opponent who holds onto or grasps a single wrist with one of his hands
Chapter 7-Defenses against an opponent who holds onto or grasps a single wrist with both hands
Chapter 8-Defenses against a single lapel or related hold by an oppponent
Chapter 9-Defenses against an opponent who grasps with both hands
Chapter 10-Defenses against body punches
Chapter 11-Examples of defenses against variouis forms of striking and grasping tactics
Chapter 12-Examples of defenses against a club or knife attack
More than ever before, the writer is fully convinced that this volume should be accepted as a standard text for the correct study of the principles and techniques of Aikido, but what is more important, the true meaning of the Martial Arts. It is sincerely hoped that all instructors
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and students of the respective Arts will, somehow, after perusing this volume, realize that a certain Art is not superior nor, on the other hand, inferior to that of another. If the true spirit and meaning of the Martial Arts can, as explained in this volume, succeed in welding an inseparable bond of friendship, understanding an tolerence between instructors and students of the different Arts, then it will have served its intended purpose.Contents
Introduction-Origin and History of Aikido
How to study and put into Practice, 'Techniques of Aikido'' Important prerequisites for the successful study of the Principles of Aikido
Chapter 1-Aikido Posture or Stance
Chapter 2-Special Aikildo Forms Dealing with Balance and Coordination Exercises
Chapter 3-Special Aikido forms dealing with conditioning and stamina exercises
Chapter 4-Executing an Inverted 'V'Wrist-Elbow-Shoulder Lock Combination Throw
Chapter 5-Defenses anainst Overhead Blows
Chapter 6-Defenses against an Opponent who holds onto or grasps a single wrist with one of his hands
Chapter 7-Defenses against an opponent who holds onto or grasps a single wrist with both hands
Chapter 8-Defenses against a single lapel or related hold by an oppponent
Chapter 9-Defenses against an opponent who grasps with both hands
Chapter 10-Defenses against body punches
Chapter 11-Examples of defenses against variouis forms of striking and grasping tactics
Chapter 12-Examples of defenses against a club or knife attack
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