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The focus in this book is upon the universal human values, as expressed in Aikido, that O'Sensei wanted to convey and impart in his talks.
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Morihei Ueshiba was born in Western Japan in 1883. After mastering classical styles of judo, kendo, and jujutsu, he created Aikido, an entirely original martial art, based on the spiritual teachings of the Omoto-kyo religion. After the Second World War, Morihei established the Aikikai Foundation in Tokyo to promote the dissemination of Aikido throughout the world. Morihei died in 1969.
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Format:Hardcover
This book will change your life [nothing in the way of techniques and almost no photographs but a little gem if ever there was one]...
Ueshiba was years ahead of his time... even today we are in the dark ages intellectually speaking when compared to him years ago [I don't normally gush !!! but this book is the best i have ever read]...
If you practice Aikido you need to reed this, even if you have never heard of Aikido you need to read this book...
Profound, insightful... BUY IT !!!!
Ueshiba was years ahead of his time... even today we are in the dark ages intellectually speaking when compared to him years ago [I don't normally gush !!! but this book is the best i have ever read]...
If you practice Aikido you need to reed this, even if you have never heard of Aikido you need to read this book...
Profound, insightful... BUY IT !!!!
Format:Hardcover
A very interesting book and a must for any budding Aikido enthusiast! I am sure it must be easier to understand as you develop in your Aikido! Enjoy!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Great book on O-Sensei's philosophy
12 July 2010
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This book is an important documention of the spiritual beliefs of O-Sensei. While one reviewer has stated that it is esoteric and difficult to understand, I think this has to do with the style of Ueshiba's presentation rather than the actual translation. For those of us who want to gain some understanding of Ueshiba's philosophy but are not planning to do years of graduate studies on Japanese religious traditions, this book is a great resource.
I gave this book four stars because I personally would have preferred a more exact translation with footnotes explaining obscure references. However, John Stevens' goal has always been to make the spiritual beliefs that lay at the foundation of aikido accessible to everyone, and I believe this book does a good job of this. There has been a long debate about the importance of spirituality in aikido, and I think this explains O-Sensei's point of view on the matter.
This book does not contain any overt discussions of waza, so if you are looking for the best angle to bend your elbow to get a good shihonage or how much weight to put on your front foot v. your back foot, this is not the book for you.
I gave this book four stars because I personally would have preferred a more exact translation with footnotes explaining obscure references. However, John Stevens' goal has always been to make the spiritual beliefs that lay at the foundation of aikido accessible to everyone, and I believe this book does a good job of this. There has been a long debate about the importance of spirituality in aikido, and I think this explains O-Sensei's point of view on the matter.
This book does not contain any overt discussions of waza, so if you are looking for the best angle to bend your elbow to get a good shihonage or how much weight to put on your front foot v. your back foot, this is not the book for you.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
What a wonderful gift...
14 July 2010
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O Sensei gave us many things and the most wonderful is his understanding of what it means to live, breathe and be in harmony with the energy or ki of the universe that is aikido and which is well expressed in this short work by John Steven Sensei.
For those who have a true interest in Aikido and not simply the often too common Western ideal of the mere physical techniques, this is one of the works you should include in your library.
namaste
For those who have a true interest in Aikido and not simply the often too common Western ideal of the mere physical techniques, this is one of the works you should include in your library.
namaste
O'Sensei's Heart in Aikido
22 May 2012
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After reading John Stevens' excellent translations, interpretations, and his own comments on O'Sensei's 'Heart,' I feel much more confident in my own teachings of Ki in Aikido. Nearly 40 years have passed since I began as a neophyte trying to understand Aikido as taught by O'Sensei through several outstanding masters in Ki Aikido. Throughout these years I gradually learned many parts of this difficult martial art. However, I had difficulty understanding Aikido as a whole.
Having now read, and continuously re-reading of "The Heart of Aikido,"I'm beginning to visualize and 'see' the whole of Aikido. I'm grateful and appreciative of John Stevens' efforts in attempting to share with committed students of Aikido, such as myself, his excellent translations and interpretations of O'Sense (Morehei Ueshiba Sensei). "The Heart of Aikido" is an excellent reference text for any serious student of Aikido.
Having now read, and continuously re-reading of "The Heart of Aikido,"I'm beginning to visualize and 'see' the whole of Aikido. I'm grateful and appreciative of John Stevens' efforts in attempting to share with committed students of Aikido, such as myself, his excellent translations and interpretations of O'Sense (Morehei Ueshiba Sensei). "The Heart of Aikido" is an excellent reference text for any serious student of Aikido.
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