Aikido - The Basics: Techniques, Principles, Concept - Softcover

Roedel, Bodo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841263028 ISBN 13: 9781841263021

Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

This title presents a superbly illustrated and easy-to-follow overview of the basic principles, concepts, and techniques of Aikido. Aikido is the Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century as a synthesis of other martial arts and a philosophy of peace, the goal of which was to create an art that could be used by practitioners to defend themselves while also protecting the aggressor from serious injury. Filled with full-colour illustrations and written by an enormously experienced and successful Aikido instructor, this volume presents readers with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles, concepts, and techniques of this specialized martial art - from proper foot and hand movements to the 'roles' of both the defender and attacker.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Aikido is a highly developed martial art form based on standardized principles which the book explains by numerous examples of movements. The basics of the foot and hand movements are also covered. The details of the basic techniques of Aikido are not merely described; the reader also learns their implementation. A closer look is further taken on the roles of the defender and the attacker.

About the Author:

Bodo Roedel is a 4th Dan Aikikai and has been practicing Aikido since the age of 16. For the last 10 years he has been passing on his knowledge to students at the respected Bodo Roedel Aikido School in Cologne, Germany.

About this edition

• Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1841263028
• ISBN 13: 9781841263021
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 344