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At last, the complete and authoritative introduction to all the fundamentals of Aikido, coauthored by the two direct successors to the Founder of the martial art, Morihei Ueshiba. Coauthors Kisshomaru Ueshiba and Moriteru Ueshiba, son and grandson of the Founder, seek to carry on his legacy and to share with the millions of men and women around the world practicing Aikido today the most important techniques and principles of the art.This book is the quintessential training aid for all Aikido practitionerswhether beginning or advancedwho wish to further their understanding of the forms and spirit of Aikido.Underlying the forms, or physical techniques, are the spiritual principles of Aikido, which are based on the notion of ki, or 'life force.' Ki is the fundamental element to understanding Aikido. But as the authors explain, it cannot be learned merely by watching a demonstration or reading a book. Rather, one must come to experience it through practice, in unifying body and mind.Best Aikido helps guide the practitioner to this goal. It offers stepbystep instruction that will complement knowledge learned in the dojo. The text is illustrated with a wealth of neverbeforeseen photographs that feature Aikido master Moriteru Ueshiba demonstrating the fundamental techniques of the art.Best Aikido is authorized by the Aikikai Foundation, the central organization set up by Morihei Ueshiba.
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- Q: What are the main topics covered in 'Best Aikido: The Fundamentals'? A: 'Best Aikido: The Fundamentals' covers the essential techniques and principles of Aikido, including physical forms and underlying spiritual concepts, particularly the notion of ki, or 'life force'.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is coauthored by Kisshomaru Ueshiba and Moriteru Ueshiba, who are the son and grandson of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'Best Aikido' is designed for all practitioners, whether they are beginners or advanced, aiming to deepen their understanding of Aikido.
- Q: What type of illustrations does the book contain? A: The book includes a wealth of never-before-seen photographs featuring Aikido master Moriteru Ueshiba demonstrating fundamental techniques.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in very good condition, which means it has been used but is still well-preserved and functional.
- Q: When was 'Best Aikido: The Fundamentals' published? A: The book was published on July 26, 2002.
- Q: What is the binding style of this book? A: 'Best Aikido' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Best Aikido: The Fundamentals' contains 192 pages of content.
- Q: Is this book authorized by any Aikido organization? A: Yes, 'Best Aikido' is authorized by the Aikikai Foundation, which was established by Morihei Ueshiba.
- Q: What is the primary focus of the training methods in this book? A: The training methods in 'Best Aikido' emphasize step-by-step instruction to complement practical knowledge gained in the dojo.