CompleteMartialArts.com - The Aikido Student Handbook: A Guide to the Philosophy, Etiquette and Training Methods of Aikido
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Manufacturer: Blue Snake Books
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.8154
EAN: 9781883319045
ISBN: 1883319048
Label: Blue Snake Books
Manufacturer: Blue Snake Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 107
Publication Date: 1993-12-09
Publisher: Blue Snake Books
Release Date: 1993-12-09
Studio: Blue Snake Books
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In the past twenty years, the Aikido population has increased tremendously in the United States, primarily because of the vast number of comprehensive American instructors. Greg O'Connor walks the reader through the history and philosophy of aikido. He then, in short chapters peppered with photos and illustrations, answers common questions about etiquette, training methods, and, in general, "what to expect" when practicing aikido.
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Summary: Really useful only for beginners.
Comment: A good book, with an interesting point of view, but included information is very basic. If you are looking for technical content, it ain't here...
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Summary: Hand this one out at the door.....
Comment: This little book has been amazingly useful. I am the instructor of an aikido dojo and I have made extensive use of this book. I give a copy to interested people who come to watch a class to thumb through while we are doing warmups or repetitive exercises (I find it really piques their interest and when I ask if they have questions after class, they have fewer and the questions are less basic and more insightful after having skimmed this. It answers some of the questions new people don't even know enough to know they SHOULD be asking. I also use one as part of the introductory package for starting up with us - at $10, you can't go wrong. Aikido technique can only be learned on the mat, and this IS NOT A TECHNIQUE MANUAL (nor was it ever intended to be). New students need some of the why's, etiquette and terminology and philosophy in concise, understandable form - that's what makes this a great guidebook. Great job! Instructors, try giving all your new students a copy of this book the day they leave from their first class - I believe it will pay for itself in increased student retention.
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Summary: great for beginners
Comment: If you are a beginner (in the first few months) this is a great book. Not just an eye-level, unconvoluted, unpretentious introduction to the philosophy and aims of aikido, but also deals with some of those universal questions of most beginners- like how to approach practicing with veterans. Nice, pleasant read, which will only increase your enthusiasm.
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Summary: An overview only!
Comment: This book is for people who are considering taking aikido lessons. It gives you details on what to expect when you go to the dojo. This book doesn't teach technique at all.
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Summary: A must have if you're just starting or thinking of beginning
Comment: This is a great introduction BEFORE you enter the dojo to train. It is just what it says, a handbook. This book is a great guide for the beginning Aikido practitioner or for someone who is still investigating. It gives practical advice about how to find the right place to begin practice and what to expect once you begin practice. For more on Aikido see Greg O'Connor's second book.
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