Aikido


Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts)
The Art of Peace
Aikido and the Harmony of Nature
The Spirit of Aikido
Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido
Dynamic Aikido
The Essence of Aikido: Spiritual Teachings of Morihei Ueshiba
Total Aikido: The Master Course
The Secret Teachings of Aikido
The Way of Aikido:  Life Lessons from an American Sensei
Aikido: The Way of Harmony
Aikido for Life
Angry White Pyjamas: A Scrawny Oxford Poet Takes Lessons from the Tokyo Riot Police
The Heart of Aikido: The Philosophy of Takemusu Aiki
Aikido
My Walk on the Aikido Path by Rachel KlingZen in the Martial Arts by Joe HyamsThe Young Lions by Judd ReidBe Water, My Friend by Shannon LeeAli vs. Inoki by Josh Gross
Best Martial Arts Biographies
14 books — 4 voters
Freeing Tanner Rose by T.M. GaouetteSaving Faith by T.M. GaouetteKarate Kid by Rosanne L. KurstedtBreath of the Dragon by Shannon LeeRoad Warriors by Carin Greenberg Baker
Best Kid & Teen Martial Arts
31 books — 11 voters

Enzan by John DonohueKage by John DonohueTengu by John DonohueDeshi by John DonohueSensei by John Donohue
Martial Arts Thrillers
46 books — 3 voters
A Fighter's Heart by Sam SheridanThe Fighter's Mind by Sam SheridanPersimmon Wind by Dave LowryAutumn Lightning by Dave LowryThe Karate Way by Dave Lowry
Martial Arts Memoirs
53 books — 1 voter

Freeing Tanner Rose by T.M. GaouetteSaving Faith by T.M. GaouetteThe Hidden Blade by Sherry ThomasThe Sword Dancer by Jeannie LinThree Little Words by Susan Mallery
Martial Arts Romance
28 books — 10 voters
The Spirit of Aikido by Kisshomaru UeshibaThe Art of Peace by Morihei UeshibaMoving Toward Stillness by Dave LowryAikido in Daily Life by Koichi ToheiAikido by Morihiro Saito
Best of Aikido
69 books — 2 voters

We need to remember that the primary goal of Aikido is harmony and good relations between people. If we don't cultivate a harmonious heart along with technical skill, there will be a lack of integration in our practice, which will show up in behavior off the mat. ...more
Linda Holiday, Journey to the Heart of Aikido: The Teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei

Don't make the mistake of depending on the presence of certain people for your training,' he advised me. 'Teachers come and go. My own teacher, O-Sensei, died not long ago. I could have given up when O-Sensei passed away. Instead, I've continued my practice, even though I've found it difficult at times. Don't rely on other people. Do your best Aikido practice wherever you are. ...more
Linda Holiday, Journey to the Heart of Aikido: The Teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei

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