Aikido Books

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Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts) Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts)
by (shelved 38 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,398 ratings — published 1983
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The Art of Peace The Art of Peace (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 29 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.20 — 4,935 ratings — published 1992
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The Spirit of Aikido The Spirit of Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.11 — 490 ratings — published 1984
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Aikido and the Harmony of Nature Aikido and the Harmony of Nature (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.33 — 264 ratings — published 1986
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Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.17 — 356 ratings — published 1991
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Dynamic Aikido Dynamic Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.19 — 274 ratings — published 1977
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The Essence of Aikido: Spiritual Teachings of Morihei Ueshiba The Essence of Aikido: Spiritual Teachings of Morihei Ueshiba (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.18 — 274 ratings — published 1994
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Total Aikido: The Master Course Total Aikido: The Master Course (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.13 — 152 ratings — published 1997
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The Secret Teachings of Aikido The Secret Teachings of Aikido (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.13 — 112 ratings — published 2008
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The Way of Aikido:  Life Lessons from an American Sensei The Way of Aikido: Life Lessons from an American Sensei (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.12 — 326 ratings — published 1999
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Aikido: The Way of Harmony Aikido: The Way of Harmony (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.97 — 95 ratings — published 1984
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Angry White Pyjamas: A Scrawny Oxford Poet Takes Lessons from the Tokyo Riot Police Angry White Pyjamas: A Scrawny Oxford Poet Takes Lessons from the Tokyo Riot Police (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.98 — 1,695 ratings — published 1999
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Aikido for Life Aikido for Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.84 — 91 ratings — published 1993
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The Heart of Aikido: The Philosophy of Takemusu Aiki The Heart of Aikido: The Philosophy of Takemusu Aiki (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.04 — 83 ratings — published 2010
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Aikido Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.09 — 96 ratings — published 1974
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Ki in Daily Life Ki in Daily Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.13 — 156 ratings — published 1978
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Abundant Peace Abundant Peace (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.88 — 59 ratings — published 1987
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Aikido Exercises for Teaching and Training Aikido Exercises for Teaching and Training (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.85 — 112 ratings — published 1999
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Aikido: The Complete Basic Techniques Aikido: The Complete Basic Techniques (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.15 — 47 ratings — published 2006
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Remembering O-Sensei: Living and Training with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido Remembering O-Sensei: Living and Training with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.14 — 36 ratings — published 2002
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Principles of Aikido Principles of Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.21 — 73 ratings — published 1989
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Training with the Master: Lessons with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido Training with the Master: Lessons with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.97 — 30 ratings — published 1999
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The Spiritual Foundations of Aikido The Spiritual Foundations of Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.84 — 51 ratings — published 1995
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Aikido Weapons Techniques: The Wooden Sword, Stick and Knife of Aikido Aikido Weapons Techniques: The Wooden Sword, Stick and Knife of Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.80 — 55 ratings — published 2006
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Invincible Warrior Invincible Warrior (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.93 — 60 ratings — published 1997
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A Life in Aikido: The Biography of Founder Morihei Ueshiba A Life in Aikido: The Biography of Founder Morihei Ueshiba (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.18 — 107 ratings — published 2008
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It's a Lot Like Dancing: An Aikido Journey It's a Lot Like Dancing: An Aikido Journey (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.24 — 63 ratings — published 1994
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Aikido in Everyday Life: Giving in to Get Your Way Aikido in Everyday Life: Giving in to Get Your Way (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.86 — 173 ratings — published 1993
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Complete Aikido: Aikido Kyohan-The Definitive Guide to the Way of Harmony (Complete Martial Arts) Complete Aikido: Aikido Kyohan-The Definitive Guide to the Way of Harmony (Complete Martial Arts)
by (shelved 6 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.92 — 72 ratings — published 1997
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Progressive Aikido: The Essential Elements Progressive Aikido: The Essential Elements (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.86 — 35 ratings — published 2005
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Best Aikido: The Fundamentals Best Aikido: The Fundamentals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.08 — 91 ratings — published 2002
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The Art of Aikido: Principles and Essential Techniques The Art of Aikido: Principles and Essential Techniques (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.93 — 56 ratings — published 2004
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Takemusu Aikido Volume I: Background and basics Takemusu Aikido Volume I: Background and basics (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.48 — 21 ratings — published 2000
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Traditional Aikido Vol. 1 - Basic Techniques Traditional Aikido Vol. 1 - Basic Techniques (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.71 — 21 ratings — published 1974
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Center: The Power of Aikido Center: The Power of Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.70 — 23 ratings — published 2000
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Aikido Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.96 — 57 ratings — published 1961
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Aikido in Daily Life Aikido in Daily Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.11 — 44 ratings — published 1966
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Ki in Aikido: A Sampler of Ki Exercises Ki in Aikido: A Sampler of Ki Exercises (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.55 — 49 ratings — published 1998
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Aikido Shugyo Aikido Shugyo (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.64 — 36 ratings — published 1991
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Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.79 — 524 ratings — published 2008
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Aikido Basics (Tuttle Martial Arts Basics) Aikido Basics (Tuttle Martial Arts Basics)
by (shelved 4 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.82 — 44 ratings — published 2003
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Kiatsu Kiatsu (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.93 — 27 ratings — published 1983
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Dueling with O-sensei: Grappling with the Myth of the Warrior Sage - Revised and Expanded Edition Dueling with O-sensei: Grappling with the Myth of the Warrior Sage - Revised and Expanded Edition (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.42 — 93 ratings — published 2005
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Old School: Essays on Japanese Martial Traditions Old School: Essays on Japanese Martial Traditions (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.41 — 69 ratings — published 2002
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An Obese White Gentleman in No Apparent Distress An Obese White Gentleman in No Apparent Distress (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.66 — 29 ratings — published 2009
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The Intuitive Body: Aikido as a Clairsentient Practice The Intuitive Body: Aikido as a Clairsentient Practice (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.21 — 147 ratings — published 1994
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Women in Aikido Women in Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.83 — 18 ratings — published 1993
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The Shambhala Guide to Aikido The Shambhala Guide to Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as aikido)
avg rating 3.59 — 39 ratings — published 1996
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Aikido and Words of Power: The Sacred Sounds of Kototama Aikido and Words of Power: The Sacred Sounds of Kototama (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as aikido)
avg rating 4.06 — 16 ratings — published 2009
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“To reach an understanding of Aikido as love, you have to be shinken [completely focused; as if wielding a real sword]. You need to commit yourself, body and soul. Without a wholehearted focus, you won;t be able to effectively love yourself or someone else. You can't half-heartedly achieve a true love. It has to be shinken. It must be real.”
Linda Holiday, Journey to the Heart of Aikido: The Teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei

“Aikido means the oneness of the way of the spirit, of being at one with the life force.

(Page 17).”
Sadami Yamada, Principles and Practice of Aikido

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