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Aikido: The Complete Basic Techniques
In The Complete Basic Techniques , Gozo Shioda, renowned master and teacher as well as the top student of modern Aikido's founder, offers lucid and detailed explanations of all of the most important basic Aikido techniques. He demonstrates how the Basic Exercises that form the core
teachings of Aikdo will help the practitioner develop physical focus, and will teach him how to harness that focus for wider practical applications.
The book deals primarily with the Basic Throws that one learns in the early stages of Aikido practice and is based on a revised edition of an earlier Japanese textbook that has never before been for sale to the public. This updated English version includes a wealth of rare photographs of the author
demonstrating the techniques, as well as a new section on Practical Application. A new Foreword has been written by the author's son, Yasuhisa Shioda, in which he discusses the universality of Aikido and its emphasis on defense over attack, which enables anyone, regardless of age, to practice it.
This is one of Aikido's most appealing aspects, and it is the wish of both the author and his son that readers will find The Complete Basic Techniques to be an invaluable study guide and source of inspiration.
teachings of Aikdo will help the practitioner develop physical focus, and will teach him how to harness that focus for wider practical applications.
The book deals primarily with the Basic Throws that one learns in the early stages of Aikido practice and is based on a revised edition of an earlier Japanese textbook that has never before been for sale to the public. This updated English version includes a wealth of rare photographs of the author
demonstrating the techniques, as well as a new section on Practical Application. A new Foreword has been written by the author's son, Yasuhisa Shioda, in which he discusses the universality of Aikido and its emphasis on defense over attack, which enables anyone, regardless of age, to practice it.
This is one of Aikido's most appealing aspects, and it is the wish of both the author and his son that readers will find The Complete Basic Techniques to be an invaluable study guide and source of inspiration.
- GenresMartial Arts
224 pages, Hardcover
First published October 13, 2006
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December 16, 2011
The illustrations and descriptions of techniques are great, but a pale substitute for direct instruction at the dojo. Also, depending on your Ayana/Association, techniques change slightly from year to year.
July 8, 2015
I found this book very useful because it shows with great detail how to perform the basic throws which is something I wanted being a beginner with this beautiful art.
The pictures are very educational and informative. A very good instructional book about Aikido, perfect for beginners or even for more experience Aikido users. It’s always good to read the basics to remember something you thought you knew but forgot, not just in Aikido but in everything we do.
The pictures are very educational and informative. A very good instructional book about Aikido, perfect for beginners or even for more experience Aikido users. It’s always good to read the basics to remember something you thought you knew but forgot, not just in Aikido but in everything we do.
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