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by Terry Dobson (Author), Victor Miller (Author)
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  • Paperback: 280 pages
  • Publisher: North Atlantic Books,U.S.; 2nd edition (24 Sep 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1556431511
  • ISBN-13: 978-1556431517
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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.,."a convincing and useful set of metaphors for understnding the geometry of conflict...stubbed with radical, sensible ideas."
- Marilyn Ferguson
"The Aikido student and master Terry Dobson...has taught so many of us the goodness possible inside the warrior."
- Robert Bly

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Most useful, 25 April 2002
This is a most useful and interesting work. It has little to do with the physical practice of Aikido but rather borrows from its principals to help us sucessfully deal with conflict.

The book outlines the options one has in a coflict situation and makes a strong argument that the best route is indeed harmonising with your opponent. This does not mean giving in or appeasing but rather understanding their view point and using that understanding to guide them to yours :-). Most cunning - just like Aikido, which is one of the more modern martial arts.

Yes, the language and presentation is a little dated but the pricipals and techniques that the book outlines are as valid and useful today as when the book was written.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Martial Art's Potential Influence On Life, 26 Nov 1997
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At first glance, one might think the authors are advocating a gangster-kill-'em-all approach to living. This is not true and will quickly become clear as one reads this excellent book a little further. Although "giving in to get your way" sounds a little too cunning a title for my liking, it is nevertheless, one of the better books on life-transformation techniques with respect to the martial arts I have seen. Numerous examples of putting the Aikido "way" to good use in your day-to-day activities abound in the book together with the principles underlying the need for such "tactics." This is one book whose principles, when put into practice, will definitely make you a much better person to talk to, if nothing else! Believe me, I know :))
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book!!!, 18 Dec 2007
By C. Tucker "chris141628" (Manchester) - See all my reviews
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This book is badly written - there is little doubt about it. Indeed the first few chapters are a bit of a slog to get through - I admit that too. But then there is something that sparks to life like a burning match - as the authors explain the psychology of aikido and verbal hosility. They then present the subject in terms of various shapes. Ordinarily such a notion would be lost on me but when you really think about its sense you begin to understand that you can win most arguments hands down - and mostly by taking care of the agressor. By that I mean showing that you care.

There are obvious striking faults with this book. It hasn't aged very well and so on, but I would never dare to sell or lend out my personal copy, not for a thousand pounds. I keep my copy safe. I know I will need it one day again - probably when I have forgotten to understand my oponent.

I am very careful nowadays never to say something cruel even to the nastiest of people because of this book. Why? What are we taught to do when somebody says or does something bad towards us? Well we hit them back or say something horrid in return. They then do or say something much worse - until such a time the argument has spiraled out of control or until one side gives in. That is inneficient in terms of energy and success. If your opponent is prepared to hit harder than you or say something more hurtful, you're done for.

Have none of it, Aikido and this book will show you how to deal with difficult people and difficult situations as if you were fighting them on the mat at your local aikido club.

You've read thus far, you must be interested in this book, therefore buy it! You can only lose a few pounds. If I am wrong you can always mark this review down!

You will have got your revenge on me! What have you got to lose? I'd give the book to the General of the British Army if I could - we'd have a much more peaceful world that's for sure!!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not only for aikidoka
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4.0 out of 5 stars Harmony
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1.0 out of 5 stars Ineffective
I was curious about how the principles of aikido could be used in verbal communication, something I always wanted to do but didn't know how. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for interpersonal relations, conflict resolution.
I also picked up this book after skimming several Aikido technique manuals. What a pleasant surprise to find out that this book ultimately has little to do with physical... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for interpersonal relations, conflict resolution.
I also picked up this book after skimming several Aikido technique manuals. What a pleasant surprise to find out that this book ultimately has little to do with physical... Read more
Published on 4 Mar 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Blend with the attacks of everyday life
I simply cannot say enough about this book. Dobson, and Miller make the first step into the world of Aikido an easy one. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing
I picked up a copy of this book at a local yard sale thinking it would be filled with Aikido techniques . Read more
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