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Mitsugi Saotome Presidentof Aikido Schools of Ueshiba
1937-Born in Tokyo. Resides in florida.
1954, October-joined the Kuwamori Dojo under the instruction of Doshu Kisshomaru and Seigo Yamaguchi.
1961, April-became an official uchi deeshi at Hombu Dojo under Aikido's Founder Morihei Ueshiba.
1975,
Contents
Preface
One: The founding of Aikido
Morihei Ueshiba, the Founder of Aikido
Aikido is space science expressed as a martial art
The second aikido doshu, Kisshomaru Ueshiba Sensei
Preserving aikido's origins
Two: The universe as life giver-The womb of life
The eternally active universe
Emptiness is the origin of all form
The universe realizes itself in the generation of matter from emptiness
Aiki is the embodiment of universal law
Survival requires endeavor
Humanity's most important duty: Ensuring the coninuation and prosperity of life on earth
Discovering the agency of the universe within-The universe is the cause of animate life
From Geo-centric theory to a broad perspective based on organic life-How the universe is the irreducible agency of harmony
The phenomenon of life is driven by a greater order
The realization of divine love and the hidden secets of the martial arts comes through discovery of the wellspring of life
Three: The mission of the martial way
Martial discipline is the essence of culture
Culture is a product of martial discipline
Bushido is a practice, not an idea
The deeper meaning of budo
Martial training and etiquette
The warrior's mind
The history of Japan's warrior class
Military power during the warring states era
Martial order in the time of peace: Culture and the martial arts
The spirit of bushido as the driver of the Meiji Restoration
From bujitsu to budo
Oral teachings of the founder: The mission of the warrior
Four: Aikido as a martial art
Beyond technique
Oral teachings of the founder: the fulfillment of one's mission as bestowed by heaven
Oral teachings from the founder: Aikido and Iwatobirake
Oral teachings from the founder: Waza based on aiki are circular
Oral teachings from the founder: The internalization of wisdom, benevolence, and courage
Sword and empty-handed techniques as front and back of the same teachng
Absolute equanimity within relative existence
Five: Attunement to universal will-What is to be expected of aikido practitioners
The importance of ukemi
Irimi-tenkan: Entering into harm's way
Shu-ha-ri
Offense and defense as one
Humility and concern for others
Toward self-transcendence: Blending with the workings of nature
Rules and guidelines to be followed during training
The significance of training with weapons
Embodying the martial way as an everyday way of being
Observe the workings of heaven and earth
Building a world of beauty
Six: Discoveing the true nature of the world-Conversations with O-Sensei
Transcending individual consciousness
Growth through training and cultivation of mind
Man does not live to eat
Always ready and aware
All is to be found within
The quelling of one's aggressions
Finding value in training
Etiquette as a spiritual discipline
Human fallacy and the ability to use anything as a wapon
When self and universe become as one
Seven: Japan's place in the world
What it means to live in an International society
Imparting direction and confidence to the yonger generation
Indetermination and vagueness in Japaneses expression
Flexibility and the Japanese mind
Is learnng from example just imitation?
Awe of nature inspires consideration for others
The world of intuition that is beyond words
Bringing samurai consciousness back into the world of today
What the world can learn from the Japanese example
Epilogue: In a foreign land
The fruits of my ambitions
Aikido and grass root diplomacy
Two kinds of flowers
The perpetuity of the human lineage
About the autho
1937-Born in Tokyo. Resides in florida.
1954, October-joined the Kuwamori Dojo under the instruction of Doshu Kisshomaru and Seigo Yamaguchi.
1961, April-became an official uchi deeshi at Hombu Dojo under Aikido's Founder Morihei Ueshiba.
1975,
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May-came to America to spread the teachings of Aikido. Active in the USA, Canada, and France. Initially established Aikido Schools of Ueshiba as an independent organization. In January, 1988, ASU was officially recognized by the Aikido Hombu Dojo Federation.Contents
Preface
One: The founding of Aikido
Morihei Ueshiba, the Founder of Aikido
Aikido is space science expressed as a martial art
The second aikido doshu, Kisshomaru Ueshiba Sensei
Preserving aikido's origins
Two: The universe as life giver-The womb of life
The eternally active universe
Emptiness is the origin of all form
The universe realizes itself in the generation of matter from emptiness
Aiki is the embodiment of universal law
Survival requires endeavor
Humanity's most important duty: Ensuring the coninuation and prosperity of life on earth
Discovering the agency of the universe within-The universe is the cause of animate life
From Geo-centric theory to a broad perspective based on organic life-How the universe is the irreducible agency of harmony
The phenomenon of life is driven by a greater order
The realization of divine love and the hidden secets of the martial arts comes through discovery of the wellspring of life
Three: The mission of the martial way
Martial discipline is the essence of culture
Culture is a product of martial discipline
Bushido is a practice, not an idea
The deeper meaning of budo
Martial training and etiquette
The warrior's mind
The history of Japan's warrior class
Military power during the warring states era
Martial order in the time of peace: Culture and the martial arts
The spirit of bushido as the driver of the Meiji Restoration
From bujitsu to budo
Oral teachings of the founder: The mission of the warrior
Four: Aikido as a martial art
Beyond technique
Oral teachings of the founder: the fulfillment of one's mission as bestowed by heaven
Oral teachings from the founder: Aikido and Iwatobirake
Oral teachings from the founder: Waza based on aiki are circular
Oral teachings from the founder: The internalization of wisdom, benevolence, and courage
Sword and empty-handed techniques as front and back of the same teachng
Absolute equanimity within relative existence
Five: Attunement to universal will-What is to be expected of aikido practitioners
The importance of ukemi
Irimi-tenkan: Entering into harm's way
Shu-ha-ri
Offense and defense as one
Humility and concern for others
Toward self-transcendence: Blending with the workings of nature
Rules and guidelines to be followed during training
The significance of training with weapons
Embodying the martial way as an everyday way of being
Observe the workings of heaven and earth
Building a world of beauty
Six: Discoveing the true nature of the world-Conversations with O-Sensei
Transcending individual consciousness
Growth through training and cultivation of mind
Man does not live to eat
Always ready and aware
All is to be found within
The quelling of one's aggressions
Finding value in training
Etiquette as a spiritual discipline
Human fallacy and the ability to use anything as a wapon
When self and universe become as one
Seven: Japan's place in the world
What it means to live in an International society
Imparting direction and confidence to the yonger generation
Indetermination and vagueness in Japaneses expression
Flexibility and the Japanese mind
Is learnng from example just imitation?
Awe of nature inspires consideration for others
The world of intuition that is beyond words
Bringing samurai consciousness back into the world of today
What the world can learn from the Japanese example
Epilogue: In a foreign land
The fruits of my ambitions
Aikido and grass root diplomacy
Two kinds of flowers
The perpetuity of the human lineage
About the autho
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