Aikido The Basics
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Aikido Basics
Author: Phong Thong Dang
language: en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date: 2011-12-20
Get your aikido training off to a great start--from basic footwork and throws to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to aikido for beginners. Are you planning to learn Aikido, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the unfamiliar terms used to describe the techniques? This aikido book offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be successful. You'll learn about: The origins of aikido--its philosophy, history and techniques How to find a teacher and a class that is right for you Getting ready--what happens in a typical Aikido class? The essentials--stances, strikes, grabs, throws, and pins How to complement your aikido training with ki exercises, multiple-person training, and freestyle exercises How to succeed in Aikido-- how to create an effective training program, test for belt promotion, and participate in competitions and tournaments Resources to help you further develop your Aikido skills
Aikido - The Basics
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 close look is taken on the roles of the defender and the attacker. The book content is based on the mainstream of the worldwide Aikido Organization (Aikikai). The book concludes with a section containing additional information about Aikido and its training.
Aikido
Demonstrates how the Basic Exercises that comprise the core teaching in Aikido will develop physical focus in the practitioner, and teach them how to harness that focus for wider practical applications. This book also explains how achieving harmony with one's opponent can be done through a selfless devotion to the techniques. Shioda demonstrates how the Basic Exercises that comprise the core teaching in Aikido will develop physical focus in the practitioner, and teach them how to harness that focus for wider practical applications. Also central to the Aikido