Aikido: The Complete Basic Techniques

Hard Cover. Aikido: The Complete Basic Techniques by Gozo Shioda.

Aikido was developed by the legendary Morihei Ueshiba the culmination of many years of dedicated training in the classical fighting arts. In its relatively short history Aikido has become one of the most revered martial arts in the world drawing a wide range of devotees of all ages. Much of its appeal is that it is unique in preserving the martial traditions of Japan in the context of contemporary society. In Aikido: The Complete Basic Techniques renowned Budo master Gozo Shioda who devoted himself to the study of Aikido under Ueshiba and founded Yoshinkan Aikido details all of Aikido’s most important basic techniques providing the reader with a rich and engaging insight into this modern and universally respected martial art.

This book primarily deals with the basic throws that form the early stages of Aikido practice. Each technique is presented in concise comprehensive and lucid explanations accompanied by detailed photographs that will serve as an essential study aid for the beginning student and also act as a valuable source of reference material for the more advanced practitioner. Shioda demonstrates how to Basic Exercises that comprise the core of Aikido teaching will assist the practitioner in focusing his or her strength and how that strength can be harnessed for wider applications. Also central to the Aikido philosophy is the importance of synchronising the spirit and achieving harmony with one’s opponet and Shioda explains how this can be done through a selfless devotion to the techniques. In so doing one can foster a spirit of self improvement and enter an unrestrained state of mind in which one’s powers of concentration will be at their strongest.

This book includes a welath of rare photographs of the author demonstrating the techniques as well as a new section on Practical Application. As discussed in a foreward by the author’s son Yasuhisa Shioda this book should serve as a testament to the universality of Aikido a martial art which partially due to its emphasis of defense over attack can be practiced by anyone regardless of age.

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