The Language of Aikido: A Practitioner's Guide to Japanese Characters and Terminology
Language: English
Published by Talking Budo, 2017
- Softcover
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- Title
- The Language of Aikido: A Practitioner's Guide to Japanese Characters and Terminology
- Author
- Hacker, Michael
- Publisher
- Talking Budo
- Publication year
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0692907459
- ISBN 13
- 9780692907450
Master the Japanese vocabulary and cultural nuance behind Aikido—so you can train with clarity, teach with confidence, and finally understand what your sensei is saying.
Many English-speaking Aikido students seem to repeat Japanese terms without knowing what they mean. Instructors often inherit mistranslations and pass them on. And most Aikido books list words without explaining why those words matter in a martial context.
This book fixes those problems.
Perfect for:
- Beginners who want to stop guessing at Aikido terminology
- Intermediate students who want cultural and linguistic accuracy
- Instructors who want to use the right language when teaching
- Martial-arts nerds who love etymology, history, and kanji-related nuance
After reading, you’ll be able to:
- Understand dojo vocabulary without waiting for someone else to translate
- Decode key terms like kokyu, maai, ukemi, and awase
- Pronounce Japanese terms more accurately (and avoid common mistakes)
- Understand why specific kanji were chosen—and what they imply about intent
- Read Japanese Aikido-related material with more confidence
- Explain terminology clearly to students
Why this book stands out:
Most Aikido books talk about history, philosophy, and technique. Yet almost none explain the language, culture, and thinking behind the words.
This volume includes:
- Japanese, Romaji, and English renderings
- Clear explanations of martial context
- Cultural notes you can apply immediately
- Linguistic accuracy from a trained linguist and experienced Aikidoka
Concise enough to carry in your dojo bag. Deep enough to act as a reference.
About the author:
Written by a professional linguist and long-time Aikido practitioner who trained in Japan for a decade and has spent half a lifetime examining how native Japanese speakers actually use these terms and how they get distorted in translation.
Practical benefits:
No more:
- Guessing at meanings during practice
- Teaching words you’re unsure about
- Making embarrassing pronunciation mistakes
More:
- Precision
- Cultural alignment
- Confidence on the mat
Where it belongs:
Next to your keikogi, weapons, or notebook. Better yet: on your dojo book shelf! Also, the ebook version is excellent for referencing from your phone or tablet!
If you train Aikido—or any Japanese martial art, really—you should own this reference.
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