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Title: The Spirit of Aikido by Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Taitetsu Unno ISBN: 0-87011-850-1 Publisher: Kodansha International Pub. Date: March, 1988 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $10.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.83 (6 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Very Thorough Overview of Aikido
Comment: This book is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in finding out what makes Aikido different from other martial arts, or one who wants a little history on this relatively young martial art. The goal of this book is to let the reader know what makes Aikido stand out in relation to other martial arts, and to explain the overall goals of Aikidoka, or practitioners of Aikido. It doesn't spend much time discussing movements or katas, but rather tries to impart the very nature of Aikido, which is the harmony of mankind through martial arts. Aikido differs from many martial arts in the non-aggressive nature of its movements, and its non-violent attitude. The idea of Aikido is to disperse an attack without harming the attacker, or allowing one's self to come to harm. Written by the son of the founder of Aikido, its authenticity cannot be challenged by anyone within the martial arts world.
If you are interested in getting to know more about Aikido, this is the book for you. However, if you are looking for a how-to book on Aikido, this one isn't what you're looking for.
Rating: 4
Summary: A good introduction to aikido.
Comment: I picked this book after becoming interested in Aikido due to a fiction book I was reading at the time. Its reasonable price and small size was what caught my attention versus other introductions to the Martial art. The only thing that I had a problem with was the list in the back with locations for lessons. It didn't offer a great many resources and that was what I was looking for. Other than that the book was really useful in sharing the authors opinions and approach to the art.
Rating: 5
Summary: Required Reading
Comment: A well written overview of Aikido written by the founders son. This is a book that you will pull off your shelf many times over the years. One must truly read this book to gain their own insight. And that is a sign of a great book. It is an absolute must for any martial artisit.
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Title: Art of Peace by John Stevens ISBN: 0877738513 Publisher: Shambhala Pub. Date: 10 November, 1992 List Price(USD): $6.95 |
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Title: The Essence of Aikido: Spiritual Teachings of Morihei Ueshiba by Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens ISBN: 477002357X Publisher: Kodansha International Pub. Date: April, 1999 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido by Morihei Ueshiba, Kisshomaru Ueshiba ISBN: 4770020708 Publisher: Kodansha International Pub. Date: July, 1996 List Price(USD): $17.00 |
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Title: Best Aikido: The Fundamentals by Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Moriteru Ueshiba, John Stevens ISBN: 4770027621 Publisher: Kodansha International Pub. Date: September, 2002 List Price(USD): $30.00 |
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Title: Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction by Adele Westbrook, Oscar Ratti ISBN: 0804800049 Publisher: Charles E Tuttle Co Pub. Date: September, 1994 List Price(USD): $32.95 |
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