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Aikido is a different form of martial art. Aikido does not meet force with force, but instead teaches harmonizing and blending with an opponent. More than just a method of self-defense, it is an exacting and exciting art which has attracted many women to its discipline and practice. Women in Aikido is a collection of interviews with twelve women black belts. It is about women and power, women in their relationships with others and themselves, and women realizing the internal power that will enable them to change their lives.
In Conversation with Aikido Women by Linda Godfrey Pdf
At the 50th Aiki Kai Australia Anniversary School there was a forum, 'The Journey of Women in Aikido,' at which many senior women instructors from around the globe shared and discussed ways we can all ensure that Aikido is open, equal, positive and welcoming to both sexes. This publication is the continuance of the 'conversation' arising from that forum, allowing each woman a voice. It is full of riveting stories and will make a difference to women in Aikido everywhere.
Unbelievable! A petite, eighty plus-year-old woman is able to control and throw large men. Aikido for Women spills the secret any woman, regardless of age and size, will find useful to protect and defend herself against various types of attacks.
Essays discuss various types of martial arts, and looks at how the martial arts help women to develop positive self-images and break free of the role of victim.
The Athena Doctrine by John Gerzema,Michael D'Antonio Pdf
New York Times Bestseller How feminine values can solve our toughest problems and build a more prosperous future Among 64,000 people surveyed in thirteen nations, two thirds feel the world would be a better place if men thought more like women. This marks a global trend away from the winner-takes-all, masculine approach to getting things done. Drawing from interviews at innovative organizations in eighteen nations and at Fortune 500 boardrooms, the authors reveal how men and women alike are recognizing significant value in traits commonly associated with women, such as nurturing, cooperation, communication, and sharing. The Athena Doctrine shows why femininity is the operating system of 21st century prosperity. Advocates a new way to solve today's toughest problems in business, education, government, and more Based on a landmark survey and results from Young & Rubicam's respected Brand Asset Valuator's global survey, as well as on-the-ground interviews in 18 countries From acclaimed social theorist, consumer expert, and bestselling author, John Gerzema, and award-winning author, Michael D'Antonio Brought to life through real world examples and backed by rigorous data,The Athena Doctrine shows how feminine traits are ascending—and bringing success to people and organizations around the world. By nurturing, listening, collaborating and sharing, women and men are solving problems, finding profits, and redefining success in every realm.
In this follow-up book to "Self-Defense Aikidō":*Effective defense against the most common attacks against women*Battle-tested techniques from my teacher in Mexico*4 down-to-earth explanations of Aiki (no spirits or "love")*Self-Defense lessons from the Mongols and the movie "Apocalypto"*Defensive techniques against 19 attacks NEVER trained against in classical Aikidō*So yes: this book will bring your self-defense+Aikidō skills to the next level!*The only right way to do the groin kick ("kin geri")And much more!
Women and Exercise by Eileen Kennedy,Pirkko Markula Pdf
Exercise for women is a heavily-laden social and embodied experience. While exercise promotion has become an increasingly visible part of health campaigns, obesity among women is rising, and studies indicate that women are generally less physically active than men. Women’s (lack of) exercise, therefore, has become a public concern, and physiological and psychological research has attempted to develop more effective exercise programs aimed at women. Yet women have a complex relationship with embodiment and physical activity that is difficult for quantitative scientific approaches to explore. This book addresses this neglect by providing a much-needed feminist, qualitative social analysis of women and exercise. The contributors, drawn from across Europe and North America, investigate the ways women experience exercise within the context of the global fitness industry. All the authors take a specifically feminist perspective in their analysis of the fit, feminine body, exploring media images and the global branding of fitness products, the relationship between exercise and fat, the construction of physical activity within health discourse, and the lived experience of the exercising body. The collection explores the diversity of women’s experiences of exercise in relation to age, ethnicity and body size. The book is essential for anyone interested in health promotion, sport and exercise or the social and cultural study of gender and embodiment.
A comprehensive guide to self-defense for women that focuses on increased awareness, psychology, avoidance, and physicality to enable women to prevent a person or people from causing physical harm or theft; and provides step-by-
A deeply personal and compelling memoir that illustrates how the basic principles of Aikido can help us cope with the challenges of life outside the dojo Drawing from more than forty years of experience as an Aikido practitioner and teacher, Kathy Park explains how principles such as embodiment, grounding, centering, extension, 360-degree awareness, blending, and alignment can be applied to everyday life. Candid stories from her own life show how the purpose of practicing Aikido on the mat is to take it off the mat and into the world.
Beginning students in Japanese martial arts, such as karate, judo, aikido, iaido, kyudo, and kendo, learn that when they are in the dojo (the practice space), they must don their practice garb with ritual precision, address their teacher and senior students in a specific way, and follow certain unwritten but deeply held codes of behavior. But very soon they begin to wonder about the meaning behind the traditions, gear, and relationships in the dojo. In this collection of lively, detailed essays, Dave Lowry, one of the most well-known and respected swordsmen in the United States, illuminates the history and meaning behind the rituals, training costumes, objects, and relationships that have such profound significance in Japanese martial arts, including • the dojo space itself • the teacher-student relationship • the act of bowing • what to expect—and what will be expected of you—when you visit a dojo • the training weapons • the hakama (ceremonial skirt) and dogi (practice uniform) • the Shinto shrine Authoritative, insightful, and packed with fascinating stories from his own experience, In the Dojo provides a wealth of information that beginning students will pore over and advanced students will treasure.
A beginners' guide to the martial art of Aikido, with photo sequences and instruction on Aikido techniques, including footwork, knee walking, immobilization, projection techniques, breathing and power techniques.
