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As taught by the Founder to the Author, Aikido is an extremely efficient and versatile martial art. It does not rely upon a weapon or weapons but shows that the body movements are the same whether one holds a weapon or not.
The term riai means, literally, a blending of truths. By
The Founder said that a weapon should be used as and extension of the body. However, he stressed that one should not develop a dependence upon a particular weapon. To build this feeling, one should practice the basic exercises of ken and jo suburi, tai no henko, and kokyu dosa consistently. A good understanding of these basic exercises will enable the pracitioner to move somoothly and surely with or without weapons.
Explanations have purposely been kept at a minimum to encourage the reader to use the book as a guide to developing understanding through practice.
Saito began his aikido training under the founder of aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, in Iwama in 1946 after having practiced some kendo, judo and karate. Although other students such as Koichi Tohei trained with Ueshiba for more years than Saito did, Saito's work allowed him to train almost as an uchideshi, for long periods as the only student. From 1946 until Ueshiba’s passing in 1969, Saito served as Ueshiba's assistant in a variety of ways at Iwama while his wife served Mrs. Ueshiba. During Saito’s period as a deshi he taught classes in the Iwama dojo. Before his death Ueshiba gave Morihiro Saito the responsibility of carrying on the teaching at the Iwama dojo and also the position of caretaker of the Aiki Jinja located in Iwama.
Contents
Foreward, Ken, Jo, and Body Movements, Tanren Uchi, Before Practice
Chapter 1 Sword Techniques (Kumitachi 1-5, Ki no Musubi no Tachi)
Kumitachi Variations (Ken Method)
Tachidori 1-10
Chapter 2 Jo Techniques (Kumijo 1-7)
Jotori 1-11 (The attacker has the Jo)
Jo and Taijutsu Relationships (The attacker tries to take the Jo)
Jo and Ken Relationships 1-11 (Attacker with Ken)
As taught by the Founder to the Author, Aikido is an extremely efficient and versatile martial art. It does not rely upon a weapon or weapons but shows that the body movements are the same whether one holds a weapon or not.
The term riai means, literally, a blending of truths. By
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understanding Aikido through riai, one sees that the taijutsu techniques were developed from movements using the sword. Therefore, training with the sword will develop taijustu technique.The Founder said that a weapon should be used as and extension of the body. However, he stressed that one should not develop a dependence upon a particular weapon. To build this feeling, one should practice the basic exercises of ken and jo suburi, tai no henko, and kokyu dosa consistently. A good understanding of these basic exercises will enable the pracitioner to move somoothly and surely with or without weapons.
Explanations have purposely been kept at a minimum to encourage the reader to use the book as a guide to developing understanding through practice.
Saito began his aikido training under the founder of aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, in Iwama in 1946 after having practiced some kendo, judo and karate. Although other students such as Koichi Tohei trained with Ueshiba for more years than Saito did, Saito's work allowed him to train almost as an uchideshi, for long periods as the only student. From 1946 until Ueshiba’s passing in 1969, Saito served as Ueshiba's assistant in a variety of ways at Iwama while his wife served Mrs. Ueshiba. During Saito’s period as a deshi he taught classes in the Iwama dojo. Before his death Ueshiba gave Morihiro Saito the responsibility of carrying on the teaching at the Iwama dojo and also the position of caretaker of the Aiki Jinja located in Iwama.
Contents
Foreward, Ken, Jo, and Body Movements, Tanren Uchi, Before Practice
Chapter 1 Sword Techniques (Kumitachi 1-5, Ki no Musubi no Tachi)
Kumitachi Variations (Ken Method)
Tachidori 1-10
Chapter 2 Jo Techniques (Kumijo 1-7)
Jotori 1-11 (The attacker has the Jo)
Jo and Taijutsu Relationships (The attacker tries to take the Jo)
Jo and Ken Relationships 1-11 (Attacker with Ken)
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ISBN
870402676
Publication
Minato Research and Publishing Company Japan Publications Trading Company