Clean, solid copy with unmarked text. Cover corners are square, binding is tight. Bump to top of spine. Jacket has mild surface and edge wear, no tears. We are unable to ship oversize books and multi-volume sets internationally.

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Title

Aikido: The Complete Basic Techniques

Publisher

Kodansha International

Publication Date

2013

Language

English

ISBN 10

1568364857

ISBN 13

9781568364858

Binding

hardcover

Condition

Very Good +

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good +

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In Aikido: 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

About the Author

GOZO SHIODA (1915-1994) studied with Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of modern Aikido, and was his foremost student. He held the ninth-rank black belt and founded the Yoshinkan school, where he was the chief instructor. He was also the chief instructor for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, the Air Self-Defense Force, the Japanese National Railways and several universities. His son, YASUHISA SHIODA, succeeded his father.

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