Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts) Paperback - 2001
by Westbrook, Adele; Ratti, Oscar
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- Title Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts)
- Author Westbrook, Adele; Ratti, Oscar
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Original ed.
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 384
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Tuttle Publishing, North Clarendon, Vermont, U.S.A.
- Date 2001-07-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- Bookseller's Inventory # 038935
- ISBN 9780804832847 / 0804832846
- Weight 1.55 lbs (0.70 kg)
- Dimensions 9 x 6 x 1 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 2.54 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Aikido
- Dewey Decimal Code 796.815
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About this book
Discusses the principles, postures, organization, and history of the Japanese martial art and presents graduated outlines of the major projections and movements
Summary
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introductionprovides a complete foundation in the practice of this distinctive and effective art. 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 chapters such as:
and more!
Written and illustrated by husband/wife team, Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook, Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere, with over 1,200 illustrations, includes chapters such as:
- What is Aikido?
- The Foundations of Aikido
- The Practice of Aikido
- The Basic Techniques of Neutralization
- Advanced Practice
and more!
First line
EMERGING from a long period of obscurity in the East-during which time it was familiar only to relatively restricted circles-aikido has been called one of the most subtle and sophisticated of the martial arts, and-at its higher levels-an effective discipline for the development, integration, and utilization of all man's powers, physical and mental (spiritual).