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There is a saying in Japan: 'Spirit carries the mind and the mind leads the body.'
Aikido means the oneness of completeness of the way of the spirit.
Aikido is a marital art devised as an ideal means of self defense.
Aikido is an excellent system of physical culture for the development
Aikido can be practiced and enjoyed by men, women, and children.
Aikido is a means whereby one may defeat an oppoonent and also, by practicing the discipine of pure movement and co-orditation of mind and body, conquer oneself.
Aikido was originated in the 12h century by a famous Samurai, General Shinra Saburo Yoshimitsu, soldier, poet and physician, as a practical exercise to improve the physical and mental qualities of his officers.
His system of Daitoryu-aiki-ju-jitsu was handed down through the Minamoto family for generations and then via the Takeda family of the Aizu clan. Eventually it was taught to Professor Morihei Uyeshiba who added much to the art, bringing the techniques to the zenith of performance and efficiency. He called his method, Aikido.
Uyeshiba's pupil Kenji Timiki in his turn rationalized the forms so that they might be more readily and simply taught in Japanese schools and universities. His method, known as Tomiki Aikildo, is now part of the curriculum of the famous Kodokan in Tokyo.
The author, Senta Yamada, pupil of both Uyeshiba and Tomiki is the holder of the 6th degree of Black Belt in both Aikido and Judo. He introduced Aikido to Great Britian.
This Aikido book has been prepared at the request of his many pupils. It describes some of the background and history of Aikido together with chapters and illustrations on posture, movement, balance, initiative, exercise, etiquette, attack and defense, and fifteen basic techniques, fifteen variations and self-defense applications.
Senta Yamada is one of the few Japanese to attain high master degrees in both Aikido and Judo. He is a much respected teacher and holds the rank of 6th Dan in both arts.
He has also earned 1st Dan for Kendo, Japanese sword fencing. Yamada was born at Fukuoka in South Japan in 1924 and first pracitsed Judo at Middle School when 11 years of age. He won his Black Belt 1st Dan at the age of 16.
Yamada played Judo in the Japan East-West Contensts and at different times fought for both sides and was chosen to be Team Captain.
He was awarded his 6th Dan after defeating five other 5th Dans in contests.
Some time after the war he was invited by Professor Uyeshiba, the great Aikido master of Japan, to study under him at his home in Wakayama prefecture and in Tokyo.
Yamada was also the pupil of Professor Kenji Tomiki at the Kodokan and at Waseda University.
London Scot, Alex MacIntosh interviewer and television personality entered business in Australia in 1949. Returned to England in 1954 and joined the BBC Television Service in 1955. Appointed Senior Announcer in 1956, and compered many Light Entertainment and feature programmes for BBC TV and radio. Free-lance interviewer since 1961. Now attached to BBC News and current Affairs, Glasgow, Scotland. Critics Award 1959. 'Daily Mirror' National Television Award 1961. First met Yamada and became his pupil and close friend at the London Judo Society.
Contents
1 The Development of the Marital Arts
2 General Shinra Saburo Yoshimitsu
3 Professor Morihei Uyeshiba
4 Professor Tomiki
5 The Eyes, me
6 Principle of Natural Posture, shizentai-no-ri
7 Movement, undo
8 Balance, heikin
9 Preparation and Attack, tsujuri, kake
10 Gentleness, ju-no-ri
11 Initiative, sen
12 Aikido and Judo
13 The Handblade, tegatana
14 Space Condition, ma-ai
15 Preparatory Action, tsukuri
16 Bending and Twisting the joints, kansetsu-waza
17 Breakfalls, ukemi
18 Exercises
19 Courtesy, rei
20 15 Basic Techniques
21 15 Variations
22 Self Defence Applications
23 Costume
24 Syllabus of Examination
There is a saying in Japan: 'Spirit carries the mind and the mind leads the body.'
Aikido means the oneness of completeness of the way of the spirit.
Aikido is a marital art devised as an ideal means of self defense.
Aikido is an excellent system of physical culture for the development
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of the body and the improvement of personality.Aikido can be practiced and enjoyed by men, women, and children.
Aikido is a means whereby one may defeat an oppoonent and also, by practicing the discipine of pure movement and co-orditation of mind and body, conquer oneself.
Aikido was originated in the 12h century by a famous Samurai, General Shinra Saburo Yoshimitsu, soldier, poet and physician, as a practical exercise to improve the physical and mental qualities of his officers.
His system of Daitoryu-aiki-ju-jitsu was handed down through the Minamoto family for generations and then via the Takeda family of the Aizu clan. Eventually it was taught to Professor Morihei Uyeshiba who added much to the art, bringing the techniques to the zenith of performance and efficiency. He called his method, Aikido.
Uyeshiba's pupil Kenji Timiki in his turn rationalized the forms so that they might be more readily and simply taught in Japanese schools and universities. His method, known as Tomiki Aikildo, is now part of the curriculum of the famous Kodokan in Tokyo.
The author, Senta Yamada, pupil of both Uyeshiba and Tomiki is the holder of the 6th degree of Black Belt in both Aikido and Judo. He introduced Aikido to Great Britian.
This Aikido book has been prepared at the request of his many pupils. It describes some of the background and history of Aikido together with chapters and illustrations on posture, movement, balance, initiative, exercise, etiquette, attack and defense, and fifteen basic techniques, fifteen variations and self-defense applications.
Senta Yamada is one of the few Japanese to attain high master degrees in both Aikido and Judo. He is a much respected teacher and holds the rank of 6th Dan in both arts.
He has also earned 1st Dan for Kendo, Japanese sword fencing. Yamada was born at Fukuoka in South Japan in 1924 and first pracitsed Judo at Middle School when 11 years of age. He won his Black Belt 1st Dan at the age of 16.
Yamada played Judo in the Japan East-West Contensts and at different times fought for both sides and was chosen to be Team Captain.
He was awarded his 6th Dan after defeating five other 5th Dans in contests.
Some time after the war he was invited by Professor Uyeshiba, the great Aikido master of Japan, to study under him at his home in Wakayama prefecture and in Tokyo.
Yamada was also the pupil of Professor Kenji Tomiki at the Kodokan and at Waseda University.
London Scot, Alex MacIntosh interviewer and television personality entered business in Australia in 1949. Returned to England in 1954 and joined the BBC Television Service in 1955. Appointed Senior Announcer in 1956, and compered many Light Entertainment and feature programmes for BBC TV and radio. Free-lance interviewer since 1961. Now attached to BBC News and current Affairs, Glasgow, Scotland. Critics Award 1959. 'Daily Mirror' National Television Award 1961. First met Yamada and became his pupil and close friend at the London Judo Society.
Contents
1 The Development of the Marital Arts
2 General Shinra Saburo Yoshimitsu
3 Professor Morihei Uyeshiba
4 Professor Tomiki
5 The Eyes, me
6 Principle of Natural Posture, shizentai-no-ri
7 Movement, undo
8 Balance, heikin
9 Preparation and Attack, tsujuri, kake
10 Gentleness, ju-no-ri
11 Initiative, sen
12 Aikido and Judo
13 The Handblade, tegatana
14 Space Condition, ma-ai
15 Preparatory Action, tsukuri
16 Bending and Twisting the joints, kansetsu-waza
17 Breakfalls, ukemi
18 Exercises
19 Courtesy, rei
20 15 Basic Techniques
21 15 Variations
22 Self Defence Applications
23 Costume
24 Syllabus of Examination
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