Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts) - Softcover

Westbrook, Adele; Ratti, Oscar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0804832846 ISBN 13: 9780804832847

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 2001

Synopsis

Aikido neutralises aggression and renders attackers harmless. By controlling body position and harmonising their vital physical and mental powers, anyone - regardless of size, strength or weight - can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art. This classic text - now available for the first time in paperback- reveals the secrets which enable the stunning control practised in Aikido and is highly recommended as one of the finest books on martial arts available.

About this title

Review:

"If you are a student of Aikido, this book should definitely be in your library. If you're not a student of Aikido, this book can still be a useful way to familiarize yourself with the art on a theoretical level. It's also an interesting resource for anyone who wants to do some serious thinking about their martial art. Anyone who has ambitions to write a book on their own martial art should read this one; this is how an art should be presented." --Examiner.com

"It has been a most useful reference for me over the years, and I'd highly encourage any adult to make it a part of your personal Aikido library." --Teresa Mastison Sensei, Aikido of Phoenix

"...one of the best books on Aikido on the market. Not only for the beginner but for the advanced practitioner. It's well respected by most people in Aikido. If you're looking for a good, in-depth book, this is the one you'll want." --RyukyuBooks.com

"...an outstanding introduction to the art of Aikido. Anyone starting out in aikido would do well to buy this book, read the beginning chapters of it and then review it from time to time. Great book!" --AikidoJournal.com

"...this is a fine addition to any library. [...]the book definitely is worth owning." --BestJudo.com

Book Description:

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!

About this edition

• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0804832846
• ISBN 13: 9780804832847
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384