Aikido Terminology - An Essential Reference Tool In Both English and Japanese, is the most comprehensive Aikido Terminology book currently in existence. It includes a description of all fundamental Aikido terms, the Japanese kanji characters as used in Aikido, their meaning, a phonetic guide and cross-reference to a kanji guidebook for those who wish to study further. The body of text is conveniently broken down into logical categories: stances, grasps, strikes, falls & rolls, fundamental techniques, various Aikido actions, body parts, weapons, Aiki-wear, ranks, special training and miscellaneous items. Most importantly, all terms are quickly and conveniently referenced by two complete indexes located at the end of the book. The result is the most useful Aikido Terminology book on the market. It is an indispensable tool for all practitioners of Aikido. Enjoy.
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Customer Rating: Summary: Great Book for Aikidoka Comment: This book contains terminology, pics and all those terms that sometimes you have heard at the dojo but were afraid to ask how to pronounce or write correctly. In addition it has the kanji for the terms, which helps a lot if you plan to travel to Japan to train- since not all dojo have terms spelled out in "romaji." I used it in order to prepare for a trip to train in Japan and found it invaluable. I highly recommend this book, whether you are a beginner or an advanced level student. Customer Rating: Summary: Good Resource ! Comment: This book is a good resource on the roots of the basic terminology of Aikido and the Japanese language. Any disciple of Aikido should read it and keep it in their reference library. Customer Rating: Summary: A Very Useful Book on Aikido Comment: I have been practicing aikido for 13 years and I still don't understand some of the Japanese Aikido Terminology. It's a good thing that Michael Taylor published this book because it helped me understand them. This book covers all of the Japanese words used in aikido with its kanji character, meaning in english, and pronounciation in an easy to use manner.
This book is not a technical book on aikido techniques but a terminology guide of japanese words used in Aikido just like a dictionary.
I highly recommed this book to all practitioners of aikido who wants to deepen their understanding of aikido by knowing the meaning of Japanese Words used in Aikido.
Customer Rating: Summary: About this title: Comment: "The best Aikido Terminology book I have ever seen." Shihan Carmen Pelusi - Eight Winds Aikido.
"A helpful guide for anyone who wishes to truly grasp the meaning of Aikido terminology. Steve Wade - long time Aikido practitioner.
Aikido Terminology is the most comprehensive Aikido terminology book currently in existence.
It includes a description of all fundamental Aikido terms, the Japanese kanji characters as used in Aikido, their meaning, a phonetic guide and cross-reference to a kanji guidebook for those who wish to study their meaning further.
The body of text is conveniently broken down into the following logical categories: stances, grasps, strikes, falls & rolls, fundamental techniques, various Aikido actions, body parts, weapons, Aiki-wear, ranks, special training and miscellaneous items.
Most importantly; all terms are quickly and conveniently referenced by two complete indexes located at the end of the book. The result is the most useful Aikido terminology book on the market. It is an indispensable tool for all practitioners of Aikido.
