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Aikildo , the 'Way of Harmony with the Spirit', is a martial art with its roots in ancient Japan,. Aikido is both a method of self-defense and a spiritual discipline. At its heart is a code of non-violence and avoidance of conflict, and its philosophy is to promote a more peaceful and harmonious
what aikido is; the different ways in which it is practised; what to expect when you go to an aikido class; how it can help you in your daily life
Paul Wildish has practised aikido for over 20 years. He is a senior instructor for the British Aikido Association and holds the rank of 5th Dan. He studied with Tetsuro Nariyama Sensei, 8th Dan, at the Shodokan Dojo in Osaka and currently teaches aikido at South Bank University in London.
Contents
Introduction
1 Morihei Ueshiba and the Birth of Aikido: The True Nature of Budo Revealed
2 The Way of Harmony
3 First steps in the dojo: The 'Beginner's Mind'
4 How the technique work: Entering and Turning
5 The Parting of the Way: Ways Within the Way
6 The Martial Way: Gozo Shioda and the Yoshinkan
7 The Sporting Way: Kenji Tomiki and Tomiki Aikido
8 The Ki-Powered Way: Koichi Tohei and Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido
9 What kind of Aikido?
Glossary of Terms
Useful addresses
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world. This introductory guide explains:what aikido is; the different ways in which it is practised; what to expect when you go to an aikido class; how it can help you in your daily life
Paul Wildish has practised aikido for over 20 years. He is a senior instructor for the British Aikido Association and holds the rank of 5th Dan. He studied with Tetsuro Nariyama Sensei, 8th Dan, at the Shodokan Dojo in Osaka and currently teaches aikido at South Bank University in London.
Contents
Introduction
1 Morihei Ueshiba and the Birth of Aikido: The True Nature of Budo Revealed
2 The Way of Harmony
3 First steps in the dojo: The 'Beginner's Mind'
4 How the technique work: Entering and Turning
5 The Parting of the Way: Ways Within the Way
6 The Martial Way: Gozo Shioda and the Yoshinkan
7 The Sporting Way: Kenji Tomiki and Tomiki Aikido
8 The Ki-Powered Way: Koichi Tohei and Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido
9 What kind of Aikido?
Glossary of Terms
Useful addresses
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ISBN
722535880
Publication
Thorsens