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Details the life of aikido master Roy Suenaka and describes the philosophy and the techniques of this non-violent martial art.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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If you look in any yellow pages or in any martial arts magazines, you will sadly see multitudes of "Shihan" (masters) who run martial arts schools or have training videos. A little investigation will reveal that there usually is no substance behind the rank, or the "World Champion" status that is proclaimed.
Then there are real Shihan like Suenaka Sensei.
This book, in addition to any written by John Stevens Sensei, provide not only factual background about Aikido, but are important guides to the spirit of humilty that all of the arts are supposed to foster.
The stories of his relationships with Aikido's founder, Ueshiba Sensei (known as O Sensei-great teacher-by Aikido practitioners), Tohei Sensei and the other great true Shihan who influenced his life are fascinating. We should all be so lucky.
Equally important is the emphasis on Aikido's practicality in the street and in everyday life...the former of which is frequently questioned in the martial arts community.
This book also is very honest about how childish, riduculous and foolhardy politics are in the martial arts community. Those who allow themselves to be influenced by such nonsense should be ashamed. It is unfortunate that so many instructors bombard students with the precept that they should be humble, yet display such hipocracy. Being humble with arrogance is not being humble at all.
Any martial arts student who is dedicated to the spirit of his/her training will find this, and as mentioned any book by John Stevens Sensei, VERY refreshing.
One great Aikido instructor under whom I had the privilege to train used to say "never take your 'student hat' off...you can learn from everyone". I am not a student of Suenaka Sensei or his "style" of Aikido, but there is a lot to learn from this book. Hopefully, the self-proclaimed champions and masters also can learn something from this.
C.B. Phoenix, AZ
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Complete Aikido is 'complete' in the sense that the book has well rounded content. The first part of the book recounts Suenaka sensei's upbringing in Hawaii where Japanese martial arts first spread its wings outside of Japan. It is very well written and you really do get a sense of what it was like; it captures the essence of Suenaka sensei's struggle to get Aikido accepted amongst the other, more traditional, Japanese martial arts (the inspiration from meeting Aikido's founder Morihei Ueshiba plays a big part in this). Next, the book recounts the path of training that Suenaka sensei was providing for others, and at the same time studying other martial arts himself. The last part of the book gives fairly good explanations of Aikido techniques themselves, including the 'basic' techniques, ettiquete in the dojo and the 'spirit' that is encouraged in the Aikido life. This is only one of a few books that I have re-read many times. Please buy it!
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I found this book to be an inspriration. Sensei Suenaka's experiences with O'sensei are a delight to read. This look at the spiritual side of martial arts training and of one mans journey along the path had a great affect on me and on my training. I would and have recommended it to everyone, who has an interest in the martial arts. Whether you believe the stories or not is of no matter just enjoy them, they will enlighten you greatly. The rest of the book is also very good and Sensei Suenaka's technique rundown at the end is superb.
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Interesting insight into the politics of Martial Art
This is very much a book of two parts and the first part (apparently ghost written) dealing with the background of the the author, makes interesting reading by way of the subtext... Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2000
Well written, informative, and enjoyable.
It is nice to be able to find a book that outlines factual history in such a way that makes it enoyable to read and informative. Read more
Published on 7 July 1999
Fantastic Book for any Aikidoka
Complete Aikido is a fascinating book on one man's study of aikido and is fascinating to read of a man that knew and studied with the Founder of Aikido. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 1998
The story of one man's life study of Aikido.
Rare among martial arts books, this is a good read even for those without a primary interest in Aikido, or even martial arts in general. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 1998
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