Dynamic Aikido
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Book Overview
Aikido-a martial art deriving its effectiveness, like judo and karate, from the flow of ki -- techniques that, when thoroughly mastered, enable the gentle to overcome the strong -- exercise and sport for men and women of all ages, based on natural movements and harmony of mind and body Ancient theory, modern practice: Dynamic Aikido brings together the whole spectrum of theoretical and applied aikido. Through it, one can become perfectly attuned to one's opponent, can sense his intentions and turn his movements to one's own advantage. Comprehensive and fully illustrated, Dynamic Aikido presents the basic postures and stances, fundamental techniques and applications: how to cope with a frontal attack, how to avoid an attack from the rear, how to sense and thwart the pickpocket. An essential companion for every beginner, a vital reference for students of all levels.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0870113011
ISBN13:9780870113017
Release Date:October 1977
Publisher:Kodansha
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.64 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.2" x 5.8"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Breaking down the art
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I own several Aikido instructional and philosophical books and this book, I found, is the most helpful. It breaks down the fundamentals of the art with descriptive pictures and commentary. I thoroughly recommend this book to beginners and advanced Aikidoka.
Ultimate introduction to real Aikido
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Dynamic Aikido by Gozo Shioda Sensei is the first book on Aikido I ever bought. To date I have not seen any book so well written and thought out as an introduction to Aikido as a martial art. Many other books on the market concentrate on the spiritual or even meta-physcial aspects of Aikido and to be honest, should be stocked in the Theological or even fantasy / Sci-Fi sections of the book store. This book brings it all down to the ground, and shows step by step with amazing detail and accuracy all the basic techniques of Yoshinkan Aikido. Though no substitute for a real class, this book is the ultimate text book for the beginner Aikidoka.
Aikido at it's best !
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I might be 14 years old, but I think this is a great book giving you the history of Aikido and many moves that you would use in the dojang, and in the streets for self-defense.I have been in Tae Kwon Do for a year now, but we still practice Aikido, so I know that all these methods of self-defense are great and work well. This book is for beginners,but it teaches you throws by moving his wrist a direction,and many locks by having his arm twisted while you sit on him.This book even has moves you can do while your on your knees.This book has 160 pges self-defense.Thank you for read this paraghraph about Dynamic AIKIDO by Gozo Shioda
Excellent illustrations
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This book has one of the best step-by-step illustrations. Very clear and informative.
Excellent!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
First of all, this book is the reason why I started aikido. It's just great! The pictures are excellent, and the explanations are very clear. You can actually learn from them! I learned sankajo long before I ever joined aikido. Not that this book is a substitute for good quality instruction, it's a pretty basic book, but it's as clear as books get.
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