Description
Aikido students and enthusiasts the world over will be delighted with this
English translation of Gozo Shioda’s ” hidden principles ” finally made
available by the Yoshinkian school of Aikido. An outstanding student of Aikido
founder Morihei Ueshiba, Shioda, who taught thousands of people in his lifetime,
left a profound legacy, successfully teaching the spiritual and practical
applications of a martial art that could all too easily become mired in one or
the other.
In this sequel to Dynamic Aikido, the pre-eminent master continues his
explanation of the essential principles but in finer detail. Comprehensive and
fully illustrated, Total Aikido covers the basic postures and movements with
special emphasis on certain key points for perfecting one’s technique to achieve
maximum effect with the minimum of effort. Demonstrations are provided in a dojo
setting, with helpful pointers for avoiding common mistakes. To enable students
to develop greater strength and control, they are shown how to increase their
speed, shift their centre of gravity, and synchronize movements with those of
their opponents.
This is an essential work for students of all levels, a treasury of expert
information.
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