Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;Get your training off to a great startand#8212;from basic footwork and throws to training and demonstrationsand#8212;this book is a perfect introduction to aikido for beginners. It's everything you need to get started in aikido!andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Are you ready to learn aikido, but don't know where to begin? Are you intimidated by the unfamiliar terms or the powerful aikido techniques? With andlt;iandgt;Aikido Basicsandlt;/iandgt; you'll become an expert in this Japanese martial art in no time!andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; Whether you are considering taking up this martial art, or you've already started, this Aikido book offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be successful.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;You'll learn about:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;bandgt;The origins of aikidoandlt;/bandgt;and#8212;philosophy, history and different stylesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;bandgt;What really happens in an aikido classandlt;/bandgt;and#8212;invaluable tips on choosing the right school, getting ready for your first class, and basic training methodsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;bandgt;The essential elementsandlt;/bandgt;and#8212;stances, strikes, grabs, throws, and pinsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;bandgt;How to complement your aikido trainingandlt;/bandgt;and#8212;ki exercises, multiple-person training, and freestyle exercisesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;bandgt;Effective ways to succeed in aikidoandlt;/bandgt;and#8212;create a training program, test for belt promotion, and participate in competitions and tournamentsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;bandgt;Resourcesandlt;/bandgt;and#8212;help further develop your aikido trainingandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;
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The books in the Tuttle Basics series provide a complete introduction to the martial arts and health find fitness techniques. All of the books in the series are meant to coach beginning students through their first six months of practice--and beyond. These books allow students to gain a complete understanding of these arts from the very beginning, helping them progress faster and with a clearer vision of purpose. In"
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Get your aikido training off to a great start from basic footwork and throws to training and demonstrations this martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to aikido for beginners. Are you ready to learn aikido, but don't know where to begin? Are you intimidated by the unfamiliar terms or the powerful aikido techniques? With
Aikido Basics you'll become an expert in this Japanese martial art in no time
Whether you are considering taking up this martial art, or you've already started, this Aikido book offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be successful.
You'll learn about:
- The origins of aikido philosophy, history and different styles
- What really happens in an aikido class invaluable tips on choosing the right school, getting ready for your first class, and basic training methods
- The essential elements stances, strikes, grabs, throws, and pins
- How to complement your aikido training ki exercises, multiple-person training, and freestyle exercises
- Effective ways to succeed in aikido create a training program, test for belt promotion, and participate in competitions and tournaments
- Resources help further develop your aikido training
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [188]-189).
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In andlt;iandgt;Aikido Basics,andlt;/iandgt; the beginning student will find invaluable advice and information for the study of this popular form of martial arts. Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee, Dang Phong, shares his secrets to building a successful training program, testing for belt promotion, and understanding and developing Ki, the energy used in aikido. The author incorporates a discussion of aikido's origin, its history and philosophical underpinnings, and an explanation of the different branches of aikido.
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From basic footwork and throws to training and demonstrations—everything you need to get started in Aikido
Synopsis
In Aikido Basics, the beginning student will find invaluable advice and information for the study of this popular form of martial arts. Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee, Dang Phong, shares his secrets to building a successful training program, testing for belt promotion, and understanding and developing Ki, the energy used in aikido. The author incorporates a discussion of aikido's origin, its history and philosophical underpinnings, and an explanation of the different branches of aikido.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Phong Thong Dangandlt;/bandgt; holds a sixth degree black belt in Aikido, a sixth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a fifth degree black belt in Judo, and an eighth degree black belt in Vietnamese Shaolin Kung Fu. The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame inducted Phong twice: once for his expertise in Aikido and again for his lifelong dedication to the martial arts. He has been featured in andlt;iandgt;Karate Illustratedandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Aikido Journalandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Aikido Todayandlt;/iandgt; magazine, andlt;iandgt;Martial Arts and Combat Sportsandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;iandgt;Black Beltandlt;/iandgt;. He has been in the martial arts for over fifty years and currently teaches in southern California.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Lynn Seiserandlt;/bandgt; is an internationally respected psychotherapist, consultant, and trainer. Seiser has over three decades of martial arts training and experience. He currently holds the rank of Sandan (third degree black belt) in Tenshinkai Aikido under Sensei Dang Thong Phong.