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Aikido neutralises aggression and renders attackers harmless. By controlling body position and harmonising their vital physical and mental powers, anyone - regardless of size, strength or weight - can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art. This classic text - now available for the first time in paperback- reveals the secrets which enable the stunning control practised in Aikido and is highly recommended as one of the finest books on martial arts available.
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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). Read the first page
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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). Read the first page
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have the hard-back edition of this book and it helped me get to grips with Aikido when I went back training in the art after a few years away from training. I had started training when in college but couldn't get my head around the mind-set of Aikido (i had trained previously in Karate) and as a result found it hard to 'stick with it'. When I found this book, everything clicked into place and I understood (better if not completely)the basic physical and mechanical principles of the techniques and also a whole lot more about the underlying philosphy of the art and of O'Sensei.
This helped me pick my next teacher well and his teaching style has me running to this book every so often to highlight key points and scribble in the margins. My only gripe is that some of the line drawings (very beautifully done) and diagrams are a little hard to follow, but having the technique applied to me/applying the technique to my training partner for real soon helped me to figure out which way was up.
DO NOT rely on this book to teach you Aikido. To learn Aikido (and any MA for that reason) you need a competent, qualified teacher who understands and has a passion for what they are teaching and aren't just going through the motions in a McDojo to pay the mortgage. DO rely on this book to supplement your experiences and learning in an Aikido. Works for me guv.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a superb reference book, focusing mainly on the core forms: holds, attacks and projections that beginners and intermediates will find continuously useful. A good account is given on the background philosophy of O'Sensei, and the representation of the "dynamic sphere" (often a difficult area to broach with beginners).
I highly recommend this text to any students of Aikido as an accompaniment to your formal training.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By lensgrinder
Format:Paperback
Every once in a while I happen upon a book which opens up new horizons for me. Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere is one such book(along with Mas Oyama's This Is Karate).
Westbrook & Ratti's thoughtful and intelligent text explains the rationale behind one of the most effective yet graceful of the martial arts, the theory of sphericity of movement and its application in neutralizing and redirecting the force of an opponants attack is superbly illustrated through the hundreds of line drawings. In fact I found the drawings easier to follow in explaining the techniques and clarifying the text than in many more recent photographically illustrated martial arts books.
Aikido & the Dynamic Sphere belongs on your martial arts bookshelf. But don't leave it there, study it!!!
Westbrook & Ratti's thoughtful and intelligent text explains the rationale behind one of the most effective yet graceful of the martial arts, the theory of sphericity of movement and its application in neutralizing and redirecting the force of an opponants attack is superbly illustrated through the hundreds of line drawings. In fact I found the drawings easier to follow in explaining the techniques and clarifying the text than in many more recent photographically illustrated martial arts books.
Aikido & the Dynamic Sphere belongs on your martial arts bookshelf. But don't leave it there, study it!!!
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Excellent book
Complete book... technical and a bit of strategy with some philosophy. Good. Very good for beginners, intermediate and advanced aikidoists . Read more
Published 3 months ago by Pedro Manuel Júlio Duarte Galriça
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Gets Better and Better
The more I read of this book the more I am really starting to enjoy and understand where Aikido is coming from. Read more
Published 4 months ago by T. Moffatt
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My friend was very pleased
A friend asked me to buy this for him. He was very pleased with the information. Beyond that I am not in a position to comment.
Published 4 months ago by Lisamay
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Get down to the Hut...
Aikido is practiced all over the world and I have been lucky enough to come across a dojo called simply "the hut"... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mark Stipanovsky
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I was strongly advised to buy this while starting to learn the art, from what I heard from others this book is one of the best books written about it for its detail in the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mark
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Very nice book!
Very nice book, very easy to understand and great quality of hard cover! Recommended by my sensei, he was right!
Published 16 months ago by Konstantinos
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Too complicated for a beginner
I bought this book about 6 months after I started to practice aikido.
I was confused because I am studying aikido in a foreign language as I live abroad and there are no... Read more
I was confused because I am studying aikido in a foreign language as I live abroad and there are no... Read more
Published 19 months ago by another reader, another reading
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Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere
This is agreat book, very clear explanations and very easy to understand. It is also an interesting read.This book in my opinion is good for all levels of aikido practicioners.
Published on 6 April 2011 by Mahrshi
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Excellent Aikido Book
This is a wonderfully written book on Aikido, with esay to follow pictures and easy to read text. The only thing lacking is explaination on how to do various breakfalls or ukemi,... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2010 by S. G. Lavan
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A true representation of Aikido
This book is one of the best Aikido books out on the market. As an Aikidoka myself, I found the exercises, explanations and illustrations incredibly useful. Read more
Published on 20 May 2010 by L. Warren
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