Product Description

Budo Techniques of Aikido by the founder of Aikido Morihei Ueshiba is where it all starts. 132 pages filled with technical, historical and philosophical information this book is an absolute must have for anyone interested in the art of Aikido.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #136184 in Books
• Published on: 1996-07-15
• Original language: Japanese
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 131 pages

Review
A wonderful and refreshing look at the philosophical teachings of the Martial Arts. --Risingsunproductions.net

A wonderful book and a must have for any collector. --Fightingspirit.com

Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Japanese

About the Author

MORIHEI UESHIBA was born in Western Japan in 1883. After mastering classical styles of judo, kendo, and jujutsu, he created aikido, an entirely original martial art, based on the spiritual teachings of the Omoto-kyo religion. After the Second World War, Morihei established the Aikikai Foundation in Tokyo to promote the dissemination of aikido throughout the world. Morihei died in 1969.
KISSHOMARU UESHIBA is chairman of the Aikikai Foundation, the largest aikido organization in the world. He has written several books on aikido in Japanese and English, including the classic Spirit of Aikido.
The translator, JOHN STEVENS, is a professor of Buddhist studies and aikido instructor at the Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai, Japan. He is a prolific writer on aikido and Buddhism, and has written a biography of Morihei Ueshiba entitled Abundant Peace.

Customer Reviews

Respect
OK, before I see any more 3, 4 stars on this review, understand... This IS the original Morihei Ueshiba work (translated of course) not recommending this book for any reason is like not recommending the bible to a Christian. Of course over the years there is over a hundred texts with wonderful pics and illustrations which is what he would have wanted anyway however this book is what it is. Like the bible or Magna Carta it is the fundamental document and should not get any rating other than 5 stars, especially by an AIKIDOKA regardless of Kyu or rank. Anything less would highly disrespectful.
"ATIAVAJM"

Budo
It's got some interesting takes on Aikido, and some really good photos of O Sensei, but I felt that it wasn't put together cogently, or at least enough to keep my attention. If you like Aikido, I would recommend getting 'the art of peace' before I would recommend this work.

Budo
Books to do with Morihei Ueshiba are a must for the Aikido student, this book is loaded with great text and photos. Also recommend "The Art of Peace".