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About this book:

With the number of Aikido dojos in the U.S. estimated at up to 1,000, this Japanese martial art has never been more popular. This revised edition of the best-selling "Aikido Exercises for Teaching and Training "provides an ideal companion for both teachers and students of all Aikido systems. With over 100 illustrations and 300 pages of detailed techniques and exercises, "Aikido Exercises for Teaching and Training "has proved itself as the definitive guide to the "peaceful martial art."

The exercises here are based on "hitori waza, "the simple building blocks that underlie the most spectacular Aikido throws. These are augmented with testing techniques, class demonstrations, and underlying basics of physics, anatomy, and psychology.

The book includes:

• Common questions and observations
• Relationships between exercises and throws
• An approach for safe mastery of rolling and ukemi skills
• Anatomy of wristlocks
• Useful tools, toys, and equipment for training and demonstration
• Verbal self-defense
• Exercises for individual off-mat practice

Unlike most Aikido manuals, this one draws from multiple systems (including Aikikai and Yoshinkan Aikido as well as Judo) and many seemingly unrelated topics to enhance understanding of the underlying principles of Aikido. Peppered with humorous anecdotes, creative analogies, and real-life lessons, this is a practical and inspiring guide for all Aikidoists.

Product Details:

• Author: C. M. Shifflett
• Language: English
• Format: Softcover
• Pages: 288
• Publisher: Blue Snake Books

Book Dimensions:

• Weight: 0.9 Pounds
• Length: 9 Inches
• Width: 6 Inches
• Height: 0.8 Inches