Product Description

In Aikido Basics, the beginning student will find invaluable advice and information for the study of this popular form of martial arts. Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee, Dang Phong, shares his secrets to building a successful training program, testing for belt promotion, and understanding and developing Ki, the energy used in aikido. The author incorporates a discussion of aikido?s origin, its history and philosophical underpinnings, and an explanation of the different branches of aikido.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #157611 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

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About the Author
Phong Thong Dang

Customer Reviews

The best basics book Ive read.........
This is a clear, very well written and thorough "basics" book. What I was looking for was a book that clearly explained basic concepts I could pass on to children and beginning adults. What I found was an enjoable book that not only helps me teach but refreshes my memory on concepts I have learned from many sources over many years. One clear source for those concepts we never out grow or over practice.

A very well laid out and objective book...
This book does a very good job of explaining its title subject... basic Aikido. There are no politics or style-specific posturings here; only solid basic information in an easy-to-read format. Look also for two recently released titles by the same authors: "Advanced Aikido" and "Aikido Weapons Techniques".