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Deep insight into both the spiritual and technical dimensions of aikido
Aikido is a modern Budo founded by Morihei Ueshiba after he had mastered many traditional Japanese martial arts and engaged in profound spiritual training. Morihei maintained, 'In true Budo, there is no enemy. True Budo is the
This book was composed by Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Morihei's son and successor as the Second Aikido Doshu (the person who embodies the spirit of Aikido as inherited from the founder and is its living symbol). Morihei himself taught Aikido in archaic, esoteric language and limited his instruction to a select few. In order to introduce Aikido to the rest of the world, his son simplified its philosophy and arranged the techniques so that it would be possible for any serious trainee to pracitce this martial art. Aikido is now practiced in eighty-five foreign counries-a testament to Kisshomaru's achievement. The Aikido ideal of 'refining one's mind and body to foster a spirit of harmony' has obviously struck a common chord among the peoples of the world.
This book is a compilation of Kisshomaru's writings on Aikkido. It will provide the reader with deep insight into both the spiritual and technical dimensions of Aikido, and explains its central features-ki energy, breathing methods, posture, among others. The book is detailed with many dynamic photos, depicting the author, and his son Moriteru (present Doshiu, and the author of The Aikido Master Course), carrying out the techniques. It is a work that all Aikido practitioners, from beginner to master, will want to acquire.
Kisshomaru Ueshiba was the second Aikido Doshu. He was born in 1921, the third son of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of aikido. He graduated from Waseda University in 1946, became master of the Aikido Workd Headquarters in 1948, and in 1967 was named chairman of the Aikikai Foundatin, the principal Aikido organization in Japan and overseas.
His forma appointment as successor to his father occurred in 1969. He held several important posts related to the martial arts and was a trustee of the Nippon Budokan, the 'hall of martial arts' located in Tokyo. He was the author of the popular book The Spirit of Aikido, and the co-author of Best Aikido: The Fundamentals. He died in 1999.
Contents
Preface by Moriteru Ueshiba
Part I Aikido Philosophy
Sumikiri (Perfect clarity)
Enten (Circular integration)
Ki shin tai ichinyo (Ki, mind, and body as one)
Ki soku (energy-breath)
Wago (Harmony)
Seiza naikan (settled introspection)
Enryu (Circular flow)
Ki
Seida tanden (The body's psycho-physiological center)
Shikko (knee-walking)
Katame (control)
Inyo (yin-yang)
Hoki (Projection of ki)
Suwari-waza (seated techniques)
Issen no mai (Moments of movement)
Part II The essence of aikido
I What is ki?
Aikido: a continuation and perfection of Japan's traditional martial arts and wyas
The concept of ki
The concept of ki in the kito ryu
Ki as a vehicle to overcome mental obstacles
II The essence of budo cultre
Common points between jujutsu and aikido
Differences between jujutsu and aikido
The principles of swordsmanship and aikido
The way of the sword and the sword of no-form
III Ki and takemusu
Breath-power and the nature of human ki
Kototama
Kototama and the unification of man and the divine
The miraculous functioning of ki
Musubi and takemusu
IV The process of unification with the universe
Nen
The process of uniting human ki with universal ki
Mind, body, and ki as one
V Well-rounded and free mind
Aikido and the transformation of society
The essense of budo is not fighting
Freedom in aikido
Brightness and flexibility
Preserving venerable traditions in the midst of everyday life
Part III Aikido Technique
I Acquiring the correct posture and attitude for aikido
A stance that allows freedom of movement
Assuming ma-ai
Move in the center
The flow of ki
Sen
The use of power
Training in seated techniques
Basic preparatory techniques-Ki no henka; Kyoku no tenkan ho; Ukemi (breakfall)
The fundamentals of unifying mind, technique, and body
The principle of irimi
The relationship between beauty and movement
The development of breath-power
The relationship between breath-power and the hand-swords
The principle of ukemi (breakfall)
II Entering the realm of true techniques
The invigorating throwing techniques of aikido
Irim-nage Tenkan Individual training
Irimi-nage Fundamental technique
Irimi-nage Basic techniques
Irimi-nage Applied techniques
Shiho-nage Shiho-giri Tenkan exercise-Shiho-nage
Shiho-nage Fundamental technique
Shiho-nage Basic techniques
Shiho-nage Applied techniques
Circular turn and high throws
High throws
Basic pinnng techniques
Pinning technique turning exercise
Fundamental pinning techniques
Basic pinning techniques
Pinning techniquee applications
Throw-and-pin technigues: Kote-gaeshi
Kote-gaeshi Basic techniques
Kote-gaeshi Applied techniques
Advanced throwing techniques
Advanced applied techniques against armed attacks
Aikido is a modern Budo founded by Morihei Ueshiba after he had mastered many traditional Japanese martial arts and engaged in profound spiritual training. Morihei maintained, 'In true Budo, there is no enemy. True Budo is the
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function of love. A martial art solely concerned with winning and losing is not true Budo. Victory is to thoroughly rid the mind of contention and conflict withn ourselves.'This book was composed by Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Morihei's son and successor as the Second Aikido Doshu (the person who embodies the spirit of Aikido as inherited from the founder and is its living symbol). Morihei himself taught Aikido in archaic, esoteric language and limited his instruction to a select few. In order to introduce Aikido to the rest of the world, his son simplified its philosophy and arranged the techniques so that it would be possible for any serious trainee to pracitce this martial art. Aikido is now practiced in eighty-five foreign counries-a testament to Kisshomaru's achievement. The Aikido ideal of 'refining one's mind and body to foster a spirit of harmony' has obviously struck a common chord among the peoples of the world.
This book is a compilation of Kisshomaru's writings on Aikkido. It will provide the reader with deep insight into both the spiritual and technical dimensions of Aikido, and explains its central features-ki energy, breathing methods, posture, among others. The book is detailed with many dynamic photos, depicting the author, and his son Moriteru (present Doshiu, and the author of The Aikido Master Course), carrying out the techniques. It is a work that all Aikido practitioners, from beginner to master, will want to acquire.
Kisshomaru Ueshiba was the second Aikido Doshu. He was born in 1921, the third son of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of aikido. He graduated from Waseda University in 1946, became master of the Aikido Workd Headquarters in 1948, and in 1967 was named chairman of the Aikikai Foundatin, the principal Aikido organization in Japan and overseas.
His forma appointment as successor to his father occurred in 1969. He held several important posts related to the martial arts and was a trustee of the Nippon Budokan, the 'hall of martial arts' located in Tokyo. He was the author of the popular book The Spirit of Aikido, and the co-author of Best Aikido: The Fundamentals. He died in 1999.
Contents
Preface by Moriteru Ueshiba
Part I Aikido Philosophy
Sumikiri (Perfect clarity)
Enten (Circular integration)
Ki shin tai ichinyo (Ki, mind, and body as one)
Ki soku (energy-breath)
Wago (Harmony)
Seiza naikan (settled introspection)
Enryu (Circular flow)
Ki
Seida tanden (The body's psycho-physiological center)
Shikko (knee-walking)
Katame (control)
Inyo (yin-yang)
Hoki (Projection of ki)
Suwari-waza (seated techniques)
Issen no mai (Moments of movement)
Part II The essence of aikido
I What is ki?
Aikido: a continuation and perfection of Japan's traditional martial arts and wyas
The concept of ki
The concept of ki in the kito ryu
Ki as a vehicle to overcome mental obstacles
II The essence of budo cultre
Common points between jujutsu and aikido
Differences between jujutsu and aikido
The principles of swordsmanship and aikido
The way of the sword and the sword of no-form
III Ki and takemusu
Breath-power and the nature of human ki
Kototama
Kototama and the unification of man and the divine
The miraculous functioning of ki
Musubi and takemusu
IV The process of unification with the universe
Nen
The process of uniting human ki with universal ki
Mind, body, and ki as one
V Well-rounded and free mind
Aikido and the transformation of society
The essense of budo is not fighting
Freedom in aikido
Brightness and flexibility
Preserving venerable traditions in the midst of everyday life
Part III Aikido Technique
I Acquiring the correct posture and attitude for aikido
A stance that allows freedom of movement
Assuming ma-ai
Move in the center
The flow of ki
Sen
The use of power
Training in seated techniques
Basic preparatory techniques-Ki no henka; Kyoku no tenkan ho; Ukemi (breakfall)
The fundamentals of unifying mind, technique, and body
The principle of irimi
The relationship between beauty and movement
The development of breath-power
The relationship between breath-power and the hand-swords
The principle of ukemi (breakfall)
II Entering the realm of true techniques
The invigorating throwing techniques of aikido
Irim-nage Tenkan Individual training
Irimi-nage Fundamental technique
Irimi-nage Basic techniques
Irimi-nage Applied techniques
Shiho-nage Shiho-giri Tenkan exercise-Shiho-nage
Shiho-nage Fundamental technique
Shiho-nage Basic techniques
Shiho-nage Applied techniques
Circular turn and high throws
High throws
Basic pinnng techniques
Pinning technique turning exercise
Fundamental pinning techniques
Basic pinning techniques
Pinning techniquee applications
Throw-and-pin technigues: Kote-gaeshi
Kote-gaeshi Basic techniques
Kote-gaeshi Applied techniques
Advanced throwing techniques
Advanced applied techniques against armed attacks
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ISBN
4770029454 / 9784770029454
Publication
Kodansha International Tokyo London New York