The Power of Aikido is a comprehensive guide to the Japanese martial art of Aikido, written by Thomas H. Makiyama. The book covers the history and philosophy of Aikido, as well as the physical techniques and training methods used in the practice of this martial art. Makiyama draws on his own experience as a student and teacher of Aikido to provide detailed explanations of the various techniques, including throws, joint locks, and strikes. He also discusses the importance of proper breathing, posture, and mental focus in Aikido practice. The Power of Aikido is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning about this powerful and transformative martial art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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