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Dynamic Aikido (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior) | 
 enlarge | Author: Gozo Shioda
Publisher: Kodansha International
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 382711
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.5
ISBN: 0870113011
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.8154
EAN: 9780870113017
ASIN: 0870113011
Publication Date: October 15, 1977
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Condition: Mild warping; spine okay. Book is ACCEPTABLE with noted wear to cover and pages. Binding intact. May contain highlighting, inscriptions or notations. We offer a no-hassle guarantee on all our items. Orders generally ship by the next business day. Default Text
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Aikido-a martial art deriving its effectiveness, like judo and karate, from the flow of ki
-- techniques that, when thoroughly mastered, enable the gentle to overcome the strong
-- exercise and sport for men and women of all ages, based on natural movements and harmony of mind and body
Ancient theory, modern practice: Dynamic Aikido brings together the whole spectrum of theoretical and applied aikido. Through it, one can become perfectly attuned to one's opponent, can sense his intentions and turn his movements to one's own advantage. Comprehensive and fully illustrated, Dynamic Aikido presents the basic postures and stances, fundamental techniques and applications: how to cope with a frontal attack, how to avoid an attack from the rear, how to sense and thwart the pickpocket. An essential companion for every beginner, a vital reference for students of all levels.
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 Very Well Done Basic Guide to the Martial Art of Aikido September 26, 2008
I have had this book for several years now and have frequently referred back to it on numerous occasions as one of the better reference manuals for anyone practicing Aikido. Now that isn't to say that this is the "perfect" Aikido book, but it is a very good one.
The author starts off by giving you a brief history of Aikido and the principles involved in the correct execution of its primary techniques. Although this will not come as a "great revelation" to Aikido practitioners, a lot of the unarmed Aikido techniques are actually derived from techniques used with a katana (samurai sword).
The author uses a unique and very effective blend of photographs (both from a standard side view and also a direct overhead view), illustrations, and very detailed text to demonstrate and explain the various basic Aikido techniques.
I would highly recommend this book as a good reference guide for anyone practicing Aikido, whether it is the beginning, intermediate, or advanced student.
Shawn Kovacich
Martial Artist/Author of the Achieving Kicking Excellence series.
 Thin but thorough book September 27, 2006
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is an excellent little book. It doesn't cover much material, but what is here is covered in great depth. One of my karate instructors used to quote a japanese proverb, "Although the door is small, go deeply inward," by which he meant that you should study a small number of techniques, but learn each one well. This book takes that approach, and really, I can't argue with it. Martial arts is not rocket science. Half a dozen solid techniques, well executed, is really all any of us need.
Pros:
This book covers Yoshinkan aikido, which is a very practical style without all the spiritual mumbo-jumbo you see in a lot of other books. The author gets straight to the point and describes, in wonderful detail, ikkyo, nikkyo, sankyo, yonkyo, shihon-nage, and kote-gaish. (His spelling is weird, but the techniques are the same as the ones I learned by those names.) He also covers irimi-nage and hiji-jime, but not in quite as much detail. There is also a great section in the back on practical applications, i.e. using aikido to defend yourself.
Cons:
Yoshinkan aikido insists on turning the front foot slightly outward. This is orthodox for that style and really not a "con," but it just bugs me.
The sections on ki exercises and breakfalls are too short. This is the only reason I don't give the book five stars.
Conclusion:
You can't learn martial arts from a book. However, if you are part of a dojo, reference books can be useful. Dynamic Aikido fills this niche well.
Breaking down the art September 19, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I own several Aikido instructional and philosophical books and this book, I found, is the most helpful. It breaks down the fundamentals of the art with descriptive pictures and commentary. I thoroughly recommend this book to beginners and advanced Aikidoka.
Ultimate introduction to real Aikido July 5, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Dynamic Aikido by Gozo Shioda Sensei is the first book on Aikido I ever bought. To date I have not seen any book so well written and thought out as an introduction to Aikido as a martial art.
Many other books on the market concentrate on the spiritual or even meta-physcial aspects of Aikido and to be honest, should be stocked in the Theological or even fantasy / Sci-Fi sections of the book store.
This book brings it all down to the ground, and shows step by step with amazing detail and accuracy all the basic techniques of Yoshinkan Aikido.
Though no substitute for a real class, this book is the ultimate text book for the beginner Aikidoka.
 Brings back memories December 5, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is iconic in nature, and was Shioda Kancho's first stab into mass-market media. First appearing in the late 60's, it is certainly the first glimpse Westerners got at the Yoshinkan style, and possibly the first book many saw about Aikido, period, since it went into a more affordable paperback version relatively early, with many reprints to follow. That said, the material is pretty basic and dated, but has not hindered its popularity.
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