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Combat magazine ,September 1997
"Undoubtedly the most comprehensive manual of aikido techniques in English. For all serious martial artists, it will repay a close study and deserves a place on the small shelf of martial art masterpieces. Total Aikido is Shioda's masterpiece. Aikido as it was intended to be."
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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 Shioda
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 Shioda
Aikido students and enthusiasts the world over will be delighted with this English translation of Gozo Shioda's
"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 one's 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.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As an avid martial artist I have dabbled in many styles, aikido is one such style. Although my experience does not put me into a position to comment on the technical ability shown in this text those who are in such a position rate it very highly. As an 'outsider' fron another system I can say that the book is very clear, in depth with an order to it and highly polished. Such quality makes it easy to appreciate to qualities and effectiveness of aikido. Also the techniques are explained so thoroughly that one not skilled in the art of aikido can still use them effectively.
It is quite exeptional in an area of martial arts literature, which is often riddled with mediocre texts.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Next to "Aikido and the Dynanmic Sphere" by Westbrook and Ratti, this is by far the best book on Aikido that I have read yet. Clear, easy to follow pictures break the techniques down into understandable segments; also includes great section on how Japanese police officers use aikido to defend themselves against knives and clubs!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
a good,comprehensive guide to Aikido by a world authority. Much better than Shioda's earlier book " Dynamic aikido" . Large number of photos . Very large number of techniques explained and shown. Basic principles clearly explained. Good for beginner to black belt
- V.Welch, 2nd Dan, England.
- V.Welch, 2nd Dan, England.
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great book
brilliant book, proper explanations of moves, presented with clear illustations well laid out, loads covered everything i had hoped for
Published 2 months ago by dww76
Good reading companion to Aikido tuition
You cannot learn Aikido from this book or any other book. I have read a lot of bad reviews on Aikido text books complaining that the techniques are hard to follow or poorly... Read more
Published 19 months ago by N. Downes
Not What You May Think
Of course, the book is about Aikido - it is faithful to its title. So, under this perspective you are not about to be disappointed.
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Published on 10 April 2010 by Alberto
Very good
An extremely informative book and accompanied by a huge amount of easy to understand photos, diagrams and illustrations. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2009 by M. Kearney
Not the best
This book is only the very surface of aikido. If you want an in depth understanding then this book is not for you. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2008 by S. Hughes
The Genuine Master Course
With excellent photos and step-by-step instructions this book really brings the art of Aikido to the masses. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2008 by Mr. C. Brand
Definitely one of the best books on aikido.
This book was given to me as a Christmas present two months after having started training in aikido. It's the book I now look at after training at the dojo. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2005
no mumbo jumbo - just clear explanation of the basics
the book brings aikido down to earth, really. the constant focus on applied basics is beautifully demonstrated through diagrams and photographs, and areas which are often described... Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2000
no mumbo jumbo - just clear explanation of the basics
the book brings aikido down to earth, really. the constant focus on applied basics is beautifully demonstrated through diagrams and photographs, and areas which are often described... Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2000
Technical masterpiece.
A fantastic introduction to Yoshinkan Aikido, I found it helped a great deal with traditional Aikikai. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2000
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