Advanced Aikido
Published on 20. October 2012
224 pages
978-1-4629-0789-2 (ISBN)
Description
Master Japanese Aikido with this illustrated martial arts guide.
Aikido, while uniquely beautiful among the martial arts, is also deceptively powerful, effective, and efficient. Dedicated practitioners know that advanced training means not only striving to master techniques, but also developing a deeper understanding of the history, philosophy and concepts at the core of this martial art.
In Advanced Aikido, Phong Thong Dang and Lynn Seiser present an in-depth look at the complete art of Aikido, from the underlying theories that drive the techniques and strategies to advice on mastering the throws and locks fundamental to the art. Chapters in this Aikido book include:
Aikido, while uniquely beautiful among the martial arts, is also deceptively powerful, effective, and efficient. Dedicated practitioners know that advanced training means not only striving to master techniques, but also developing a deeper understanding of the history, philosophy and concepts at the core of this martial art.
In Advanced Aikido, Phong Thong Dang and Lynn Seiser present an in-depth look at the complete art of Aikido, from the underlying theories that drive the techniques and strategies to advice on mastering the throws and locks fundamental to the art. Chapters in this Aikido book include:
- An in-depth look at the origins and philosophies of Aikido
- Discussion on utilizing ki to improve effectiveness
- Examination of fundamental theories and concepts essential to understanding Aikido
- Advanced techniques including throws and locks, counters and reversals, and combinations
- Effective strategies and skills for self-defense
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Content
- Intro
- PRAISE FOR AIKIDO BASICS
- DEDICATION
- [ CONTENTS ]
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND APPRECIATIONS
- PREFACE
- INTRODUCTION
- | Part One | The Inner Development of the Advanced Practitioner
- Chapter 1. Omoto Philosophy for Today's Practitioner
- Chapter 2. Training Philosophy
- Chapter 3. Training the Mind
- Chapter 4. Understanding and Using Ki
- | Part Two | Theories and Concepts for the Advanced Practitioner
- Chapter 5. The Art of Body Mechanics
- Chapter 6. The Art of Movement
- Chapter 7. The Art of Engagement
- | Part Three | Advanced Techniques: Refining the Fundamentals
- Chapter 8. Throws and Locks
- Chapter 9. Application Techniques
- Chapter 10. Combination Techniques
- Chapter 11. Counters and Reversals
- Chapter 12. Strikes
- | Part Four | Advanced Applications-Taking Your Practice to the Next Level
- Chapter 13. Self-DefenseTechniques
- Chapter 14. Demonstrations, Competition, and Seminars
- Chapter 15. Teaching Aikido
- Appendix A: Interviews with Sensei Phong Thong Dang
- Appendix B: Questions and Answers from Aikido Instructors
- Appendix C: Technique Chart
- Appendix D: Concept Chart
- GLOSSARY
- REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
- INDEX
- ABOUT THE AUTHORS
