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Author : John Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Aikido
ISBN : 1570622353
Aikido harmonizes the body and spirit with natural forces and universal laws, this work explores the hidden secrets and spiritual aspects of Aikido. It also covers the Tantric dimension of Aikido, the Aikido science of sound, and the six spiritual pillars of Aikido.
Author : 盛平·植芝
Publisher : Kodansha
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2007-11-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 4770030304
He also explains the essence of Takemusu aiki (valorous force of procreation and harmony), and Misogi (the ritual of purifying oneself), as well as discussing Aikido's relationship to the spirit and body-these form the very essence of Aikido."--Jacket.
Author : Yoshimitsu Yamada,Steven Pimsler
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 080651566X
Due to its nonaggressive nature, aikido is rapidly becoming the martial arts form most preferred by law enforcement officers. Now, all readers can learn valuable skills needed to thwart an attack and subdue an aggressor in The Secrets of Police Aikido. In aikido, it is preferable to move out of the way of a punch, and it makes more sense to quickly take a person down, rather than stand toe-to-toe and punch it out. Readers of this book will develop a better sense of awareness and learn to control a situation by moving to positions of advantage and readiness. Chapters discuss the history of aikido, warm-up exercises, rules to keep in mind when approaching an opponent, maintaining self-control, and techniques for handling virtually any situation a reader may face. Anyone interested in the martial arts will find The Secrets of Police Aikido both valuable and necessary.
Author : John Stevens
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : UOM:39015038527399
Aikido, the "Way of Peace", is a martial art aimed at harmonizing the body and spirit with natural forces and universal laws. Stevens explores the hidden secrets and deeper dimensions of Aikido, especially its spiritual aspects as taught by its Founder, Morihei Ueshiba. Includes over 200 carefully selected photos, calligraphies, and other illustrations, including vintage photographs of the Founder himself.
Author : Adele Westbrook,Oscar Ratti
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781462907540
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and effective 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 true 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 vital physical and mental powers, 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!
Author : Shiro Omiya
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1999-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 4770023278
This work introduces the techniques of a little-known ancient art. Like otherartial arts, Aiki Jujutsu Daitoryu relies not on a practitioner's physicalize or strength, but on turning the force used by an opponent against him.iki Jujitsu Daitoryu originated in the 12th century.
Author : Morihei Ueshiba
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781568364469
Aikido evolved from the rich martial traditions of Japan, and was developed by Morihei Ueshiba based on their profound philosophies. In this book, the author explains how Aikido is both the spirit of love and the study of that spirit. In unique and incisive language, Ueshiba discusses the arcane aspects of Aikido’s aims and techniques, as well as the central importance of breathing, ki (chi), and Aikido’s relationship to the spirit and body—these form the very essence of Aikido. He goes on to consider the virtues of this revered martial art, urging the reader to link to the universe through Aikido, and ultimately to unify the divine and human. He also explains the essence of Takemusu aiki (valorous force of procreation and harmony), and Misogi (the ritual of purifying oneself). The book includes many rare photos of the author—on both his techniques and his everyday life. Also included are his twenty-five doka (spiritual Japanese-style poems) in Japanese, English, and Romanization. The introduction was written by his grandson, Moriteru Ueshiba, the present Aikido Doshu.
Author : Linda Holiday
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781583946602
Journey to the Heart of Aikido presents the teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei, one of the few remaining direct students of Morihei Ueshiba, the legendary founder of Aikido. After a lifetime of practice and teaching in Japan, the United States, and Europe, Anno Sensei conveys through his teachings Aikido's essential spirit of love, harmony, gratitude, and purification with simple authenticity and eloquence. Author and translator Linda Holiday--herself a senior instructor of Aikido--brings to life the intimacy of this communication through translated discourses on the deep practice of Aikido and candid dialogues between Anno sensei and Western students. Journey to the Heart of Aikido includes Linda Holiday's vivid account of her adventure as a young woman studying Aikido in the mystical region of Kumano, Japan, in the 1970s, and a poignant telling of Anno sensei's life and his first-hand experience of training with Aikido's founder. An essential resource for the global Aikido community, Journey to the Heart of Aikido also offers spiritual teachings relevant to all contemporary seekers, touching a wide range of themes such as the meaning of martial arts, the integration of body and spirit, the truth of interconnectedness, and the practice of peace, offering all readers insight into the profound spiritual questions at the heart of life.
Author : Morihei Ueshiba
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780834845190
The inspirational teachings in this collection show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. The teachings are drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art of Aikido, a mind-body discipline he called the "Art of Peace," which offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict. Ueshiba believed that Aikido principles could be applied to all the challenges we face in life—in personal and business relationships, and in our interactions with society. This is an expanded version of the original miniature edition that appeared in the Shambhala Pocket Classics series. It features a new introduction by John Stevens, recently translated doka, didactic "poems of the Way," and Ueshiba's own calligraphy.
Author : Morihei Ueshiba
Publisher : Vertical Inc
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781568364698
For the first time in English, The Essence of Aikido presents the profound philosophy of Aikido in Morihei's own words, disclosing many of the arcane secrets of Aikido's aims and methods. Considered by many to be the greatest martial artist and spiritual teacher of the twentieth century, Morihei provides a wealth of clues to the often puzzling nature of the inseparable link between the physical and spiritual aspects of Aikido, revealing the heart of the peaceful warrior's art. Elegantly translated and compiled by John Stevens, translator of Morihei's Budo, the first half of The Essence of Aikido presents the most comprehensive collection of the writings of Morihei Ueshiba ever published. Key concepts in Aikido philosophy, such as kototama (language of the spirit) and misogi (purification of body and mind) are discussed at length, profusely illustrated with Morihei's mystical diagrams, spiritual poems, and fascinating calligraphy. For Morihei, techniques were the means to express the spiritual principles of Aikido, and in the second half of The Essence of Aikido, John Stevens focuses on Morihei's techniques. Over two hundred hitherto unpublished photos of Morihei in action from his earliest days as a teacher of the martial arts to his last years as a master of Aikido complete this detailed survey of the true nature of Aikido. A major contribution to a field that until recently has remained elusive to Western readers, The Essence of Aikido is an inspiring study of the spiritual and physical elements in Aikido, providing an important resource for martial arts practitioners and philosophy students alike.
Author : John Stevens
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002-11-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780834823549
In budo—which can be translated as "the way of brave and enlightened activity"—martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. Budo Secrets contains the essential teachings of budo's greatest masters of Kendo, Karate, Judo, Aikido, and other disciplines. Timely and instructive, these writings are not just for martial artists—they're for anyone who wants to live life more courageously, with a greater sense of personal confidence and self-control, and with a deeper understanding of others. John Stevens has gathered an eclectic and historically rich collection of teachings that include principles and practice guidelines from training manuals and transmission scrolls, excerpts of texts on budo philosophy, and instructional tales gathered from a number of sources. Since many of the martial arts masters were also fine painters and calligraphers and used brush and ink as a teaching medium, Stevens has included their artwork throughout with explanation and commentary.
Author : John Stevens,Rinjiro Shirata
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Aikido
ISBN : 0877732299
This definitive, profusely illustrated manual covers the essential elements of the philosophy and practice of Aikido, the Japanese martial art that has been embraced by modern psychology and many Western bodywork therapies. Useful to the beginner and experienced practitioner alike, the book details the traditional methods and techniques of Shirata Rinjiro, of whom John Stevens is a principal student. Noted for the precise execution of a wide range of techniques and an emphasis on Aikido as a spiritual path, Shirata Sensei's teachings exemplify the way of the warrior: superior technical prowess combined with profound spiritual insight. In addition to photographs and descriptions of all the important Aikido techniques, Stevens recounts interesting and lively anecdotes about the history of Aikido and its founder, Ueshiba Morihei, who developed it from a martial art into a spiritual discipline. A biography of Shirata Sensei, complete with his reflections on sixty years of Aikido practice, is also included. Book jacket.
Author : William Dockery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1733461507
With Aiki Secrets: the Aiki Codex, Secret to Circular Aiki, William Dockery capitalizes on the success and insight of his first book Aiki Secrets: Six Precepts and the Dynamic COB in yet again, a most innovative and alternative approach toward martial arts instruction. This extraordinary follow-up gives even more life to an architecture which simplifies and explains one of the most complex of martial arts in existence today: Aikido. Each page reveals the multi-facets of the martial art that cannot be described in just a single concept. As the instruction progresses, Mr. Dockery continually relates and intertwines these concepts in a grand effort to bring the reader to their own realization of what makes Aikido unique, effective, and enjoyable. Nearly a decade of additional research and practice since the previous book is described in a way that seamlessly extends the concepts delivered in "Six Precepts" into an engaging instruction ranging from concrete physical reasons why Aikido works to challenging traditional Aiki mysticism with practical explanations. Not for the beginner, this book is directed toward experienced students seeking material that reveals the principles of Aiki though thought and action, challenges intermediate students to go deeper in areas often skipped due to being poorly defined, and unites the roots of Aikido with the many other martial arts that have influenced its practice; arts that gain benefit from blending Aiki into their own style. Each section reinforces the mental understanding with drills that reveal the kinesthetic 'feeling' behind the words, offering the reader a much deeper awareness through a "mind-body connection development" approach to learning. The profound instruction is all that more enriched by the highlighting of cross-over concepts between Aikido, Hsing-I, Ba Gua, and Tai Chi; and ultimately supports the claim that Aikido is an 'internal' art. Delivered in a conversational tone, Mr. Dockery displays a genuine love for the art of Aikido and his love of sharing, discussing, and collaborating with other Aikido enthusiasts. Written by and for those that root their martial arts study in Aikido, Mr. Dockery invites you to collaborate with the many others that have learned the "Aiki Secrets" and have begun extending this progressive approach to Aiki for themselves in the many martial arts they practice.
Author : Ron Meyer,Hiroshi Ikeda,Mark Reeder
Publisher : Frog Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Aikido
ISBN : 158394012X
Presents the Center.
Author : Yoshimitsu Yamada
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : UVA:X000236641