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Manufacturer: Frog Books
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.8154
EAN: 9781883319229
ISBN: 1883319226
Label: Frog Books
Manufacturer: Frog Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 189
Publication Date: 1994-09-01
Publisher: Frog Books
Release Date: 1994-09-01
Studio: Frog Books
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In Aikido Sketch Diary: Dojo 365 Days, Gaku Homma introduces his readers to the annual round of events at the Nippon Kan dojo, where the new member has the opportunity to practice in daily activities the spirit of Aikido "beyond the mat." The section on uchideshi training describes goals and difficulties that lie along the path of any discipline. This book illustrates the basic Aikido belief that students learn and progress only by doing things for themselves.
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Summary: A sideways approach to looking at life in the aikido dojo.
Comment: Of Gaku Homma's books that I have read so far, this is one of the best. The whole approach to life and the community that is fostered in many aikido dojos is reflected in practical terms. Homma's continued perception that North Americans are unclear about Japanese traditions and his sometimes negative attitudes about fundamental human behaviour patterns is somehow frustrating for me. Still the book comes together as a series of short stories about his and his dojo's experiences while living and studying in Colorado in a way that is humourous and enlightening. What comes through is the success that can be found in community effort and positive purpose. The illustrations are more professional looking than some of his previous works, and reflected the subject matter very nicely. This book could be read by the aikido practioner or non-aikido practioner for ideas on how to live in a society responsibly.
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Summary: An informative approach to building aiki spirite in a dojo
Comment: I found Aikido Sketch Diary to have many practical ideas in how to contribute in the transformation of spirite. As over a twenty year veteran of Aikido it was great to read of a dojo that is trying to intergrate the best of both Japanese and American culture. I have never worked with Sensi Homma or seen him but after reading his book I was impressed by what is in his heart and only hope to have the chance to practice with.
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