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Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction

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ISBN13: 9780804800044
ISBN10: 0804800049
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"Aikido, the "gentleman's fighting art," neutralizes aggression and renders attackers harmless without injuring them. By controlling body position and understanding its simple physical premises, anyone — regardless of size, strength or weight — can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art. This classic text reveals the secrets which enable the stunning displays of physical control practiced in Aikido. Further, it delves into the ethical intention requisite for successful aikido, and enables its readers to harmonize their vital powers — both mental and physical — into the disciplined practice of this elegant martial art.

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There is no attack in Aikido, its goal is merely to neutralize an agression and render an attacker harmless, without causing any serious injury. This text provides an illustrated introduction to the art of Aikido.

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This classic text reveals the mystery of aikido, teaching you how to neutralizes aggression and renders attackers harmless without injuring them by harmonizing the vital force known as ôchÆiö.

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Aikido, the "gentleman's fighting art," neutralizes aggression and renders attackers harmless without injuring them. By controlling body position and understanding its simple physical premises, anyone-regardless of size, strength or weight-can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art. This classic text reveals the secrets which enable the stunning displays of physical control practiced in Aikido. Further, it delves into the ethical intention requisite for successful aikido, and enables its readers to harmonize their vital powers-both mental and physical-into the disciplined practice of this elegant martial art.

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Tai Chi Chuan: Form to Function is a detailed manual for the study of the martial techniques of tai chi chuan. It takes up where Sutton's earlier title, Applied Tai Chi Chuan, left off, by setting out step-by-step the training exercises necessary for the mastery of tai chi chuan as a true combative art. Sutton outlines a well-defined program designed to lead to understanding and mastery of the useful self-defense techniques. Some of the techniques explained include beginning basic execution of hand patterns, complex exercises, training with partners in predetermined push-hands routines, and freestyle push hands sparring.
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About the Author

Adele Westbrook, who works for one of the largest advertising agencies in the world, studied philosophy at Columbia University at the same time co-author Oscar Ratti was doing graduate work in the classical languages. They began to practice aikido together, and while studying under a variety of instructors in the United States and Europe, started the collection of notes and sketches which finally developed into this illustrated introduction to the art of aikido.

Oscar Ratti, now a commercial illustrator, received his degree in classical studies and law from the University of Naples where he was intercollegiate Greek-Roman wrestling champion and a member of the championship judo team. He later came to the United States and began to study aikido with Yasuo Ohara, one of the first instructors to teach in New York. In addition to being co-author of the book, Mr. Ratti provided all the excellent drawings that appear in this volume.

Mr. Ratti and Ms. Westbrook have also taught aikido in New York, working with youth groups at Centers associated with the Y.M.C.A.

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Patrick Wade, March 1, 2012 (view all comments by Patrick Wade)
One of the best martial art books ever written. Anyone planning to write a martial arts book should read this one first. Unlike the typical unhelpful black-and-white photos, this book's excellent line drawings make every technique clear; often this is even more useful than a video. A great survey of aikido theory, technique and practice.
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Troix21, May 18, 2007 (view all comments by Troix21)
This book is mandatory reading.I went to a Aikido Class and the Instructor told me about Powells.Com
The Instructor said we can get this book (hardback) at the prices one could never imagine.This information about your book store was like a Shaolin Master telling his students a secret but deadly strike.So grasshopper I'm buying 3 books at the price i would pay for one....(bows)...throws strike! Hiyaaaa!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780804800044
With:
Ratti, Oscar
Author:
Westbrook, A. M.
Author:
Westbrook, Adele
Author:
Ratti, Oscar
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
Location:
Rutland, Vt.
Subject:
Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Subject:
Martial Arts - Aikido
Subject:
Aikido
Subject:
General Sports & Recreation
Subject:
Sports and Fitness-Martial Arts
Subject:
Non-Classifiable
Copyright:
1998
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Hardcover with Jacket
Series:
No Series
Series Volume:
no. 2
Publication Date:
19891231
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
over 1,300 bandw drawings
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
9 x 6 in 27 oz
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"Synopsis" by , There is no attack in Aikido, its goal is merely to neutralize an agression and render an attacker harmless, without causing any serious injury. This text provides an illustrated introduction to the art of Aikido.
"Synopsis" by ,
This classic text reveals the mystery of aikido, teaching you how to neutralizes aggression and renders attackers harmless without injuring them by harmonizing the vital force known as ôchÆiö.
"Synopsis" by , Aikido, the "gentleman's fighting art," neutralizes aggression and renders attackers harmless without injuring them. By controlling body position and understanding its simple physical premises, anyone-regardless of size, strength or weight-can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art. This classic text reveals the secrets which enable the stunning displays of physical control practiced in Aikido. Further, it delves into the ethical intention requisite for successful aikido, and enables its readers to harmonize their vital powers-both mental and physical-into the disciplined practice of this elegant martial art.
"Synopsis" by , Tai Chi Chuan: Form to Function is a detailed manual for the study of the martial techniques of tai chi chuan. It takes up where Sutton's earlier title, Applied Tai Chi Chuan, left off, by setting out step-by-step the training exercises necessary for the mastery of tai chi chuan as a true combative art. Sutton outlines a well-defined program designed to lead to understanding and mastery of the useful self-defense techniques. Some of the techniques explained include beginning basic execution of hand patterns, complex exercises, training with partners in predetermined push-hands routines, and freestyle push hands sparring.
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