Dynamic Aikido

Gozo Shioda (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

159 Seiten

2013
Kodansha America, Inc (Verlag)
978-1-56836-530-5 (ISBN)

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Aikido-a martial art deriving its effectiveness, like judo and karate, from the flow of ki -- techniques that, when thoroughly mastered, enable the gentle to overcome the strong -- exercise and sport for men and women of all ages, based on natural movements and harmony of mind and body Ancient theory, modern practice: Dynamic Aikido brings together the whole spectrum of theoretical and applied aikido. Through it, one can become perfectly attuned to one's opponent, can sense his intentions and turn his movements to one's own advantage. Comprehensive and fully illustrated, DynamicAikido presents the basic postures and stances, fundamental techniques and applications: how to cope with a frontal attack, how to avoid an attack from the rear, how to sense and thwart the pickpocket. An essential companion for every beginner, a vital reference for students of all levels.

GOZO SHIODA, born in Tokyo in 1915, became the outstanding student of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of modern aikido. Holder of the ninth rank black belt, he founded the Yoshinkan school of aikido, of which he is chief instructor. He is also chief instructor for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, the Air Self defense Force, the Japanese National Railways, Sophia University, Meiji Gakuin University and Takushoku University, his alma mater.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	2.10.2013
Zusatzinfo	1 Illustrations
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 212 mm
Gewicht	338 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Kampfsport / Selbstverteidigung
ISBN-10	1-56836-530-6 / 1568365306
ISBN-13	978-1-56836-530-5 / 9781568365305
Zustand	Neuware