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The Hidden Roots of Aikido: Aiki Jujutsu Daitoryu (Hardcover)

by Shiro Omiya (Author) "THE DAITORYU is believe to have originated within the family of Emperor Seiwa (reigned A.D. 858-876) and to have been greatly developed by one of..." (more)

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Hardcover: 216 pages
Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd (1 Mar 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 4770023278
ISBN-13: 978-4770023278
Product Dimensions: 26.3 x 18.8 x 2.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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This work introduces the techniques of a little-known ancient art. Like other martial arts, Aiki Jujutsu Daitoryu relies not on a practitioner's physical size or strength, but on turning the force used by an opponent against him. Aiki Jujitsu Daitoryu originated in the 12th century.

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THE DAITORYU is believe to have originated within the family of Emperor Seiwa (reigned A.D. 858-876) and to have been greatly developed by one of the emperor's descendants, Shinra Saburo Minamoto no Yoshimitsu, in the eleventh century. Read the first page

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3.0 out of 5 stars overview of daito -ryu in context of modern aikido training, 30 Sep 1999

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THERE IS NO doubt that a convenient memory gap exists in the commonly acknowledged ancestry of the relatively modern art of Aikido. Many Aikido students do not feel comfortable with the raw violence of the forbearer of their art and would prefer to imagine that O Sensei developed Aikido out of nothing but his own depth of understanding of the universe.

Published by Kodansha International, 'The Hidden Roots of Aikido - Aiki Jujutsu Daitoryu' by Shiro Omiya, is presented as an attempt to fill this imbalance, and, one dares speculate, at the same time promote the ancient and dynamic method of hand-to-hand combat on the back of Aikido's international popularity.

The role of the then head of Daitoryu, Sokaku Takeda (1860-1943), as one of the principle martial influences on Moreihei Ueshiba is clearly outlined in this recently published title, as is the originate origin of many of the now recognisable Aikido techniques back to the 8th Century AD.

An interesting aspect of this little-known martial art is the three levels, or approaches, to technique. The first, referred to as Daitoryu Jujutsu, depends primarily on atemi (strikes and kicks to pressure points), and is being geared towards the younger, more vigorous practitioners. The second, Daitoryu Aiki no Jujutsu, is suitable for older practitioners and combines both atemi and 'Aiki timing'. Finally, the third level (Daitoryu Aiki no Jutsu) relies mainly on timing, and, in essence, approaches the fundamentally creative aspiration of basic Aikido practice.

The largest section of this book is devoted to photo-illustrations (800 in total) of numerous techniques. Most Aikido students would recognise the vast majority of the techniques illustrated within the 208 pages, other than the occasional un-Aikido-like 'finishing' off of the 'uke'. It is, nevertheless, interesting to be reminded how little the art has actually changed to create the softer form recognised as modern Aikido.

There is no doubt that if we are to ever know where we are going in our practise - firstly we need to know where we are coming from. For those of us who have chosen to study the way of Aikido, this publication offers us one of the pieces of the jig-saw of our past.

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5.0 out of 5 stars maybe not interesting for an aikidoka, 5 stars for jujutsu, 18 Oct 2005

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I think the other reviewers were a little unfair on this book as they are obviously aikidoka. As both a jujutsuka and aikidoka I think this book is a wonderful snapshot of the differences between the arts. It shows how Daito ryu was practiced at 3 different levels and it was the softest of the three that became modern aikido. There is a lack of authentic jujutsu books in the west and certainly the techniques shown here are authentic and complete. Maybe the title is a little misleading.

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3.0 out of 5 stars some interest, 4 Mar 2003

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As an aikido practitioner I thought this may show me more about the roots of aikido. In a limited way it does with interesting snippet on fire and water hand (pointing fingers up and down) and the use of making a fist to counter kote-gaeshi. The photos are also very clear and it is well presented. However you feel that aikido has moved on from these techniques in developing far more responsiveness and fluidity of movement than presented here.

Only a little extra is gained if you are an experienced aikidoka. If you are a beginner you may feel the descriptions are too sparse and the names of techniques are different, though the clarity of photos makes it better than some of the poorer aikido books out there. This book is probably most suited to beginner to intermediate aikijitsu practitioners.

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Above poor book. A nice history with ample photographs supports the title. What I found to be dissapointing was the essence of the moves was not highlighted. Read more

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