Aikido isn't just another martial art; it's about the synergy between your mental focus and physical grace. If you're looking to not just defend yourself but do so with an art form that emphasizes ethics and harmony, this illustrated guide dives deep into the techniques and philosophies. With the visuals and in-depth explanations by Ratti and Westbrook, you'll be starting on a clear path to integrating Aikido into your life, both inside and out of the dojo.

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Aikido and the Dynamic An Illustrated Introduction provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and useful Japanese martial arts.Aikido was created in Japan in the 1920's by Morihei Ueshiba, also known as Osensei. To possess the skills, techniques and attitude of the faithful practitioner of aikido, one must achieve a very high level of integration of the powers of mind and body, the harmonious combination of physical means and ethical motives. By controlling body position and learning how to harmonize important physical and mental abilities, anyone (regardless of size, strength or weight) can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art.Written and illustrated by husband/wife team, Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook, Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere , with over 1,200 illustrations, includes many Aikido techniques in chapters such

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