Saotome Sensei's only "technique" book. This volume focuses on Aikido movement and the relationship between empty hand technique and the use of weapons, especially the sword. Once again, a unique book.

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Product Description

An illustrated explanation of the philosophy and practice of the popular martial art, which emphasizes harmony and peaceful resolution of conflict (what the world needs more than ever!). Over 1,000 photos illustrate the basic principles and techniques.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #288537 in Books
• Published on: 1989-07-22
• Released on: 1989-07-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 223 pages

Review
"With the able assistance of editor Irene Wellington, Saotome has developed a series of clear and useful essays on how the traditional skills and habits of mind developed by the martial ways can be put to positive uses. . . . Saotome teases new meaning out of ossified terminology—or more to the point, restores original meaning to crusted-over concepts. And it is in such sections that the inherently fluid nature of thought rooted in the ideogram is most clearly conveyed."— In These Times

Language Notes
Text: English, Japanese (translation)

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An illustrated explanation of the philosophy and practice of the popular martial art, which emphasizes harmony and peaceful resolution of conflict (what the world needs more than ever!). Over 1,000 photos illustrate the basic principles and techniques.