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by Adele Westbrook (Author), Oscar Ratti (Author) "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..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 375 pages
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (22 Dec 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0804800049
  • ISBN-13: 978-0804800044
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 16 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
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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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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Top notch book on a thinking persons fighting art, 5 Nov 2003
This review is from: Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts) (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.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essence of a graceful and effective art, 27 Aug 2002
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This review is from: Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts) (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!!!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Aikido Reference..., 4 Oct 2001
This review is from: Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts) (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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to Aikido
I recently started Aikido practice and was looking for a book to improve my effectiveness at "homework" and understand the context and philosophy a bit better. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Breunes

5.0 out of 5 stars Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere
I read this book over 30 years ago and wanted to keep it. This version is very good value compared to the original. Excellant value delivered in excellant condition.
Published 12 months ago by J. Davison

5.0 out of 5 stars Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere
`Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere' is one of the better Aikido books out there and the one recommended to me by my Sensei when I first started this martial art. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Spider Monkey

4.0 out of 5 stars Learning about the movement of Aikido and gaining fitness
This was the first book that I bought when I started to learn Aikido and was recommended by the teacher. Read more
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If you wish to learn the art of Aikido and could only have one book; this would be it. It is effectively illustrated, better than photos. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2007 by M. A. Ramos

5.0 out of 5 stars The book to have.
I have the hard back edition and I am on my third reading! Well laid out with the line drawings that give the idea of movement that photographs can not show. Read more
Published on 27 July 2006 by P. Purcell

4.0 out of 5 stars An Intelligent Intro to an Intelligent Martial Discipline
Not your run-of-the-mill martial arts book. Thoughtfuly and intelligently put together.It is almost impossible to put such a volume together without including some form of... Read more
Published on 5 July 2005 by Martyn Skiper

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it
The best book on Aikido i have read and a useful referance book.
Published on 14 May 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars The Martial Arts Book to measure all others against...
A Classic. This book is worth its price just for the line drawings alone! I do not practice Aikido but it still has a place of honour on my bookshelf from which it comes down... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2001 by yesmilady

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for new comers to Aikido
A very good allrounder of a book. It explains where Aikido comes from and what its aims are and what is expected from the student. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2000 by S. Tickner

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