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Dr. Bodo Roedel (born 1971), 5th dan Aikikai, has been practicing aikido since he was 16 years old. Since 19933 he has been a pupil of one of the leading worldwide masters in aikido-Christian Tissier Shihan, 7th dan Aikikai. Dr.bodo Roedel has been a regular attendant at his seminars and is
Since 1999, he has been passing on his knowledge in the Bodo Roedel Aikido School in Cologne, Germany. His instruction emphasis on a modern, well-thought out and dynamic form of aikido.
Aikido is a constant search for the ideal technique. The longer you practice, the deeper this search will go and the better you will understand how demanding and exciting aikido actually is. The fascinating moment thereby lies in the possibility of constant self-development. One important factor here is teaching and learning the fundamental basic techniques, the other is understanding the basic learning process which the attacker and the defender are undergoing while acting with each other and against each other. After all, the pleasure you take in the movements, the exchange and the contact with other people are also important components of the communicative aspect in aikido.
Aikido is a highly develped martial art form based on standardized principles. The book uses numerous examples of movements in order to explain this. Both the theoretical background and the method of learning aikido are clearly explained. In this way the book is interesting for the beginner and advanced pupil alike.
Besides this, the basics of the foot and hand movements in aikido are covered. Finer points of detail in the basic techniques are also covered-in addition applications of the basic techniques are explained. The roles of the defender and the attacker in aikido are gone into in detail. The book content is in accordance with the principles of the mainstream of the worldwide aikido orgainizaton (Aikikai).
The book concludes with a section containing additional information about aikido and its training.
Contents
The reason for a book about aikido
Foreword by Christian Tissier shihan, 7th dan aikikai
Notes about the content of the book
1 What is aikido?
What is ki?
Aikido comparisons-Judo; Ju-jitsu; Karate; Taekwondo
the basic premises in this book
Aikido exercise forms-Weapons in aikido
2 Foot movements
Kamae-Ai-hanmi and gyaku-hanmi
Changing foot on the spot
Irimi
Tenkan
Tai-sabaki
Tai no henka
Foot movements-90 degree andles
Tsugi-ashi
Shikko-Shomen uchi ikkyo omote waza; Shomen uchi ikkyo ura waza
Foot positoins ofr sword exercises-Seigan kamae; Mu kamae; Waki kamae
3 Hand movements
Hand movements from an ai-hanmi katate dori-First, second, third, fourth and fifth option
Hand movements from a gyaku-hanmi katate dori-First, second, third, fourth and fifth option
Grips against the sword
Hand movements against punches and kicks
4 Working up techniques
Katate ryote dori-Ikkyo omote waza; Irimi nage
Kata dori men uchi-Kote gaeshi; Nikkyo ura waza
Shomen uchi-Irimi nage; Soto kaiten nage
Yokomen uchi-Ikkyo omote waza; Shiho nage ura waza
Application-Jodan tsuki irimi nage; Jodan tsuki hiji kime osae; Mae geri irimi nage; Yokomen uchi ikkyo; Muna dori ikkyo omote waza
5 Details of the aikido techniques
Ikkyo-Omote waza; Ura waza
Nikkyo Omote waza; Variation; Ura waza; Ai-hanmi katate dodri nikkyo ura waza
Sankyo-Omote waza; Variation; Ura waza
Yonkyo-Omote waza; Ura waza; Variation
Gokyo-Shomen uchi gokyo; Yokomen uchi gokyo
Hiji kime osae-Omote waza; Ura waza
Ude garami
Irimi nage-Sokumen irimi nage (naname kokyo nage)
Shiho nage-Omote waza; Ura waza
Ude kime nage-Omote waza; Ura waza
Kaiten nage-Uchi kaiten nage; Soto kaiten nage; Ura waza
Kote gaeshi-Second option for kote gaeshi
Koshi nage-Koshi nage from the basis of the shiho nage omote waza; Koshi nage from the basis of the ude kime nage omote waza; Koshi nage from the basis of the ikkyo omote waza; Dynamic form
Tenchi nage
Sumi otoshi
Juji garame nage
Aiki otoshi
Kokyu nage
Ushiro kiri otoshi
Suwari waza kokyu ho
6 Aikido is based on principles
Correct posture-Shisei
Balanced distance-Ma-ai
Searching for exchange-Aiki-Kokyu ho; Kokyu ho (second option)
Maintainging a guard
Working with axes and angles
Learning pure and economical movements
Maintaining one's own integrity and preserving that of the opponent
Intention, decision and action-Ki-ken-tai
7 Learning aikido
The three phasesof learning in aikido
Aikido as a way of lerning freedom of movement
Ideal techniques and application
Examples of movements-gyaku-hanmi katate dori ikkyo omote waza; gyaku-hanmi katate dori soto kaiten nage
Application-Mae geri ikkyo omote waza; Mae geri ikkyo ura waza; Jodan tsuki soto kaiten nage; Mawashi geri soto kaiten nage
Working with priorities
Changing the rhythm of movement
8 Learning the role of uke-Ukemi
Getting the correct position-Maintaining contact
Working with agreements
Atacking correctly-Ai-hanmi katate dori; Gyaku-hanmi katate dori; Kata dori; Muna dori; Katate ryote dori; Kata dori men uchi; Ryote dori; Ryo hiji dori; Ryo kata dori; Shomen uchi; Yokomenuchi; Men uchi; Jodan tsuki; chudan tsuki; Mae geri; Mawashi geri; Ushiro ryote dori; Ushiro ryo hiji dori; Ushiro ryo kata dori; Ushiro katate dori kubi shime; Ushiro eri dori
Rolling and falling (breakfalls)-Rolling over backward-ushiro ukemi; Variation; Rolling over forward-mae ukemi; Falling forward-high breakfall
Advanced falling techniques-Handstand fall; Falling like a leaf
Ukemi as a part of the technique-Irimi nage; Holding teachniques; Ikkyo omote waza
Using your body weight
9 Further information
Correct warm-up-Physiological changes in warm-ups; Warming up in aikido
Equipment, exercise area and etiquette
The grading system
The history of aikido
Tips for beginners-FAQ-How long does it take to learn aikido?; Can aikido be used in self-defense?; Is aikido a form of meditation? How can I find the best dojo?; What is a suitable age to be doing aikido?
Information sources-Books; DVDs; Internet addresses, Association and Photo & Illustration credits
Glossary of Japanese terms
Index-Making of
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continuing to educate himself further this way.Since 1999, he has been passing on his knowledge in the Bodo Roedel Aikido School in Cologne, Germany. His instruction emphasis on a modern, well-thought out and dynamic form of aikido.
Aikido is a constant search for the ideal technique. The longer you practice, the deeper this search will go and the better you will understand how demanding and exciting aikido actually is. The fascinating moment thereby lies in the possibility of constant self-development. One important factor here is teaching and learning the fundamental basic techniques, the other is understanding the basic learning process which the attacker and the defender are undergoing while acting with each other and against each other. After all, the pleasure you take in the movements, the exchange and the contact with other people are also important components of the communicative aspect in aikido.
Aikido is a highly develped martial art form based on standardized principles. The book uses numerous examples of movements in order to explain this. Both the theoretical background and the method of learning aikido are clearly explained. In this way the book is interesting for the beginner and advanced pupil alike.
Besides this, the basics of the foot and hand movements in aikido are covered. Finer points of detail in the basic techniques are also covered-in addition applications of the basic techniques are explained. The roles of the defender and the attacker in aikido are gone into in detail. The book content is in accordance with the principles of the mainstream of the worldwide aikido orgainizaton (Aikikai).
The book concludes with a section containing additional information about aikido and its training.
Contents
The reason for a book about aikido
Foreword by Christian Tissier shihan, 7th dan aikikai
Notes about the content of the book
1 What is aikido?
What is ki?
Aikido comparisons-Judo; Ju-jitsu; Karate; Taekwondo
the basic premises in this book
Aikido exercise forms-Weapons in aikido
2 Foot movements
Kamae-Ai-hanmi and gyaku-hanmi
Changing foot on the spot
Irimi
Tenkan
Tai-sabaki
Tai no henka
Foot movements-90 degree andles
Tsugi-ashi
Shikko-Shomen uchi ikkyo omote waza; Shomen uchi ikkyo ura waza
Foot positoins ofr sword exercises-Seigan kamae; Mu kamae; Waki kamae
3 Hand movements
Hand movements from an ai-hanmi katate dori-First, second, third, fourth and fifth option
Hand movements from a gyaku-hanmi katate dori-First, second, third, fourth and fifth option
Grips against the sword
Hand movements against punches and kicks
4 Working up techniques
Katate ryote dori-Ikkyo omote waza; Irimi nage
Kata dori men uchi-Kote gaeshi; Nikkyo ura waza
Shomen uchi-Irimi nage; Soto kaiten nage
Yokomen uchi-Ikkyo omote waza; Shiho nage ura waza
Application-Jodan tsuki irimi nage; Jodan tsuki hiji kime osae; Mae geri irimi nage; Yokomen uchi ikkyo; Muna dori ikkyo omote waza
5 Details of the aikido techniques
Ikkyo-Omote waza; Ura waza
Nikkyo Omote waza; Variation; Ura waza; Ai-hanmi katate dodri nikkyo ura waza
Sankyo-Omote waza; Variation; Ura waza
Yonkyo-Omote waza; Ura waza; Variation
Gokyo-Shomen uchi gokyo; Yokomen uchi gokyo
Hiji kime osae-Omote waza; Ura waza
Ude garami
Irimi nage-Sokumen irimi nage (naname kokyo nage)
Shiho nage-Omote waza; Ura waza
Ude kime nage-Omote waza; Ura waza
Kaiten nage-Uchi kaiten nage; Soto kaiten nage; Ura waza
Kote gaeshi-Second option for kote gaeshi
Koshi nage-Koshi nage from the basis of the shiho nage omote waza; Koshi nage from the basis of the ude kime nage omote waza; Koshi nage from the basis of the ikkyo omote waza; Dynamic form
Tenchi nage
Sumi otoshi
Juji garame nage
Aiki otoshi
Kokyu nage
Ushiro kiri otoshi
Suwari waza kokyu ho
6 Aikido is based on principles
Correct posture-Shisei
Balanced distance-Ma-ai
Searching for exchange-Aiki-Kokyu ho; Kokyu ho (second option)
Maintainging a guard
Working with axes and angles
Learning pure and economical movements
Maintaining one's own integrity and preserving that of the opponent
Intention, decision and action-Ki-ken-tai
7 Learning aikido
The three phasesof learning in aikido
Aikido as a way of lerning freedom of movement
Ideal techniques and application
Examples of movements-gyaku-hanmi katate dori ikkyo omote waza; gyaku-hanmi katate dori soto kaiten nage
Application-Mae geri ikkyo omote waza; Mae geri ikkyo ura waza; Jodan tsuki soto kaiten nage; Mawashi geri soto kaiten nage
Working with priorities
Changing the rhythm of movement
8 Learning the role of uke-Ukemi
Getting the correct position-Maintaining contact
Working with agreements
Atacking correctly-Ai-hanmi katate dori; Gyaku-hanmi katate dori; Kata dori; Muna dori; Katate ryote dori; Kata dori men uchi; Ryote dori; Ryo hiji dori; Ryo kata dori; Shomen uchi; Yokomenuchi; Men uchi; Jodan tsuki; chudan tsuki; Mae geri; Mawashi geri; Ushiro ryote dori; Ushiro ryo hiji dori; Ushiro ryo kata dori; Ushiro katate dori kubi shime; Ushiro eri dori
Rolling and falling (breakfalls)-Rolling over backward-ushiro ukemi; Variation; Rolling over forward-mae ukemi; Falling forward-high breakfall
Advanced falling techniques-Handstand fall; Falling like a leaf
Ukemi as a part of the technique-Irimi nage; Holding teachniques; Ikkyo omote waza
Using your body weight
9 Further information
Correct warm-up-Physiological changes in warm-ups; Warming up in aikido
Equipment, exercise area and etiquette
The grading system
The history of aikido
Tips for beginners-FAQ-How long does it take to learn aikido?; Can aikido be used in self-defense?; Is aikido a form of meditation? How can I find the best dojo?; What is a suitable age to be doing aikido?
Information sources-Books; DVDs; Internet addresses, Association and Photo & Illustration credits
Glossary of Japanese terms
Index-Making of
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9781841263021
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