Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts)

Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: 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 as:

• What is Aikido?
• The Foundations of Aikido
• The Practice of Aikido
• The Basic Techniques of Neutralization
• Advanced Practice
• And more!

• The Art of Peace: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido
• The Aikido Student Handbook: A Guide to the Philosophy, Spirit, Etiquette and Training Methods of Aikido
• Total Aikido: The Master Course
• Aikido: Step By Step: An Expert Course On Mastering The Techniques Of This Powerful Martial Art, Shown In Over 500 Photographs
• Aikido Weapons Techniques
• Aikido: The Complete Basic Techniques
• Aikido Basics: Everything you need to get started in Aikido - from basic footwork and throws to training (Tuttle Martial Arts Basics)
• The Secret Teachings of Aikido
• Aikido Exercises for Teaching and Training: Revised Edition
• Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido