Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere An Illustrated Introduction
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction by Adele Westbrook is a comprehensive guide to the practice of Aikido, a distinctive Japanese martial art developed in the 1920s by Morihei Ueshiba. Published by Tuttle Publishing in July 2001, this original edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The book offers a complete foundation in Aikido, focusing on the integration of mind and body, and emphasizes the importance of harmonizing physical techniques with ethical motives.
Readers will find a wealth of information, including over 1,200 illustrations that detail various Aikido techniques. The chapters cover essential topics such as the foundations of Aikido, basic techniques of neutralization, and advanced practice. This illustrated introduction serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in martial arts and self-defense, providing insights into the training and philosophy behind Aikido.
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Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and useful Japanese martial arts.
Aikido was created in Japan in the 1920’s by Morihei Ueshiba, also known as Osensei. To possess the skills, techniques and attitude of the faithful practitioner of aikido, one must achieve a very high level of integration of the powers of mind and body, the harmonious combination of physical means and ethical motives. By controlling body position and learning how to harmonize important physical and mental abilities, anyone (regardless of size, strength or weight) can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art.
Written and illustrated by husband/wife team, Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook, Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere, with over 1,200 illustrations, includes many Aikido techniques in chapters such as:
- What is Aikido?
- The Foundations of Aikido
- The Practice of Aikido
- The Basic Techniques of Neutralization
- Advanced Practice
- And more!
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