Product Description

These inspirational teachings show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. Drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art known as Aikido, The Art of Peace, presented here in a pocket-sized edition, offers a nonviolent way to victory and a convincing counterpoint to such classics as Musashi's Book of Five Rings and Sun Tzu's Art of War.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #393128 in Books
• Published on: 1992-11-10
• Released on: 1992-11-10
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 126 pages

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

About the Author
Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) was the founder of Aikido. At age eighteen, Ueshiba joined the Japanese military, during which time he also developed his skills in the martial arts. He eventually left the military, deeply discouraged by the death and destruction that results from combat. Ueshiba continued to experiment with a variety of martial arts, finding particular joy in the spiritual aspects of martial arts. He came to believe that a real warrior was one who was rooted in love, and it was in this spirit that he began to develop Aikido, a martial art that emphasizes harmony and the peaceful resolution of conflict.

Customer Reviews

The Art of Peace
A great insight into the views of the founder of Aikido. Living the art of peace, not only in everyday life, also through training, is a way to inner peace. An excellent read.

The quotes of the Aikido Founder.
The quotes of the Aikido Founder. A wonderful book to show the heart and wisdom of Morihei Ueshiba . A gift of a book to own.

For the Serious Martial Arts Practitioner
Anyone considering taking their martial arts study to the next level and turning it into a way of life will be enriched by the philosophies found in this book.