Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated IntroductionAikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and effective Japanese martial arts. Aikido was created in Japan in the 1920's by Morihei Ueshiba, also known as Osensei. To possess the skills, techniques and attitude of the true practitioner of aikido, one must achieve a very high level of integration of the powers of mind and body, the harmonious combination of physical means and ethical motives. By controlling body position and learning how to harmonize vital physical and mental powers, anyone (regardless of size, strength or weight) can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art. Written and illustrated by husband/wife team, Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook, Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere, with over 1,200 illustrations, includes many Aikido techniques in chapters such as:
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Contents
THE FOUNDATIONS OF AIKIDO 29 | |
ORGANIZATION 35 | |
THE PRACTICE OF AIKIDO 45 | |
THE THEORY OF DEFENSE 61 | |
THE PHYSICAL PREPARATION 113 | |
THE POSTURE AND MOTION OF DEFENSE 143 | |
THE BASIC TECHNIQUES OF NEUTRALIZATION 159 | |
ADVANCED PRACTICE 323 | |
CONCLUSION 359 | |
Other editions - View all
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction Adele Westbrook,Oscar Ratti No preview available - 1970 |
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction Adele Westbrook,Oscar Ratti No preview available - 2001 |
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction Adele Westbrook,Oscar Ratti No preview available - 1970 |
Common terms and phrases
action aggressive aikido dojo aikido practice aikijutsu applied arm of uke attack ATTACKNO basic exercise bokken Buddhism centralization centralized extension Centre combat concentration coordination dan rank develop diagonal direction downward dynamic momentum elbow example feigning a blow foot circularly forearm forward front frontal hand of uke head hold illustrated immobilization instructor irimi or tenkan joseki judo jujutsu kaiten kata kokyu kyudo lead his arm left arm left foot left hand left leg left side left wrist left-rear side lower abdomen martial arts movement nage outer limits performed physical pivot position posture process of defense projection randori rear right arm right foot right hand right leg right side right wrist right-rear side seiza shodan shoulder somersault student take a step techniques of neutralization tenkan variation turn your hips uke grabs unbalance unbendable arm Uyeshiba vertical whole body withdraw your left withdrawing your right yonkyo zazen