Total Aikido: The Master Course by Gozo Shioda (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Total Aikido by Gozo Shioda Translation of: Yaoshinkan aikidao gokui. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The basics are only a guiding principle.Your strongest posture is the one that fits your constitution.That cannot be taught to you, you have to find it for yourself.It is not a question of widening your stance or narrowing it,if the truth be told.But, people will do what is comfortable for them, so if you allow them to,they will just make it up for themselves.That is why, you must always return to the basics.This is what is important.-Gozo ShiodaAikido students and enthusiasts the world over will be delighted with this English translation of Gozo Shiodas"hidden principles," finally made available by the Yoshinkan school of aikido. An outstanding student of aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba, Shioda, who taught thousands of people in his lifetime, left a profound legacy, successfully teaching the spiritual and practical applications of a martial art that could all too easily become mired in one or the other.In this sequel to Dynamic Aikido, the preeminent master continues his explanation of the essential principles but in finer detail. Comprehensive and fully illustrated, Total Aikido covers the basic postures and movements with special emphasis on certain key points for perfecting ones technique to achieve maximum effect with the minimum of effort. Demonstrations are provided in a dojo setting, with helpful pointers for avoiding common mistakes. To enable students to develop greater strength and control, they are shown how to increase their speed, shift their center of gravity, and synchronize movements with those of their opponents.This is an essential work for students of all levels, a treasury of expert information. Author Biography 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. Details ISBN1568364717 Author Gozo Shioda Short Title TOTAL AIKIDO Language English ISBN-10 1568364717 ISBN-13 9781568364711 Media Book Format Hardcover Birth 1915 Translator David Rubens Illustrations Yes Edition 2nd Imprint Kodansha America, Inc Country of Publication United States Replaces 9784770020581 Subtitle The Master Course Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-11-16 UK Release Date 2012-11-16 AU Release Date 2012-11-16 NZ Release Date 2012-11-16 US Release Date 2012-11-16 Pages 208 Publisher Kodansha America, Inc Edition Description 2nd edition DEWEY 796.8154 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137749563;

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