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Best Aikido: The Fundamentals (Illustrated Japanese Classics) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Moriteru Ueshiba
Publisher: Kodansha International
Category: Book
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 40841
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 7.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 4770027621
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.8154
EAN: 9784770027627
Publication Date: July 26, 2002
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Product Description
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 practitioners-whether beginning or advanced-who 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 step-by-step instruction that will complement knowledge learned in the dojo. The text is illustrated with a wealth of never-before-seen 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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 best so far November 29, 2007
Tyler Forge (Sunnydale, CA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I'm a beginner (aren't we all) and have about 5 aikido books in the library so far. I am currently preparing for a kyu test and this book is the most helpful. Period. Not as good as time in the dojo, but very good.
The pictures are clear and they confirm the stuff we all should already know. More importantly for me is that this book has the most understandable presentation of the names and words for the various stances, holds, throws, etc.
Best Aikido June 8, 2007
M (usa)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Best Aikido is a book for mid-level students. The pictures are excellent, the descriptions are brief, to the point, and on a level for students who have already mastered the basics. Very easy to understand. I know of no other single book that shows so many different mid-level techniques. This is part one. the Part 2 Book is the master's Course. Together, they are probably the most comprehensive, exhaustive, current, authoritative references for Aikido.
 Incomplete May 15, 2007
Hard Maple (Emmett, ID USA)
2 out of 9 found this review helpful
Aikido is Budo, as the authors speak of many times in the beginning. But they do not discuss this any further than that in this book. But there is another book by these authors that discusses that. This strikes me as being a little too Capitalistic. What this book does do fairly well is discuss and show the basic moves and steps in Aikido. And since it was written by the Founder's son and grandson, I respect and trust their words very much.
Now for the unfortunate aspect of Aikido, it requires 2 people to learn it. For many, this is fine. This requirement is because the martial aspect of Aikido is purely defensive, so there are no punches or kicks to practice. The funny thing is, that is what I wanted. I should have thought this out on my own and realized that you need someone to attack you before you can defend yourself, in practice or in reality. So I cannot knock the authors for this failure, it is all mine. Just take it as a warning before exploring this art on your own.
In short, this book should be trusted and respected, but it is incomplete for the entire Aikido experience.
Good book for beginners. February 12, 2007
Aikido Book Guy
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a well formatted and profusely illustrated volume. All info is basic, but the presentation is very good.
Easy to understand May 23, 2005
James A. Kubic
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I have read several aikido books that demonstrate visually, proper aikido techniques. This is the first book I have read that was easy to follow, easy to understand and easy to remember. Although it was easy in all these areas, it wasn't at all lacking. The information in this book is "must have" for any beginning aikido practitioner.
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