Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction
by Adele Westbrook, Oscar Ratti
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Author: Adele Westbrook, Oscar RattiEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2001-07-01
ISBN: 0804832846
Number of pages: 375
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
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Book Review: Hands Down The Best Book I Have Ever Read On Aikido!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I have been a practicing martial artist for over 25 years, I have yet to find a better book that covers more detailed information on the art of Aikido than this book. Simply put, this is the best book that is currently available on the market as of today (October 7th, 2008), on the Japanese martial art of Aikido.
The sheer amount of technical and analytical information that is contained in this book is simply staggering. I have read this book numerous times now and still find something that I missed the previous times that I have read through it. This has happened each and every time that I have read this book, and I am not one to miss much when I am reading.
The authors of this book did a phenomenal job of providing the reader with a wealth of detailed information. And even though they did not use photographs, but instead chose to use illustrations, the detail is outstanding and the illustrations are done in such a way that I actually prefer them to the use of actual photographs.
This book is definitely the "Gold Standard" to which all other books on Aikido must strive to obtain. If you could only have one book on the subject, this would definitely be the book you would want to own. I have no reservations about giving this book my highest recommendations.
I would also recommend the following DVD's for working on your joint techniques.
Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials Volume 1: Wrist Locks with Alain Burrese
Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials Volume 2: Arm Bars & Elbow Locks with Alain Burrese
Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials Volume 3: Shoulder Locks with Alain Burrese
Shawn Kovacich
Martial Artist/Author of the Achieving Kicking Excellence series.
Summary of Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction
Aikido neutralizes aggression and renders attackers harmless. By controlling body position and harmonizing their vital physical and mental powers, anyone (regardless of size, strength or weight) can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art. This classic text reveals the secrets which enable the stunning control practiced in Aikido.
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