CompleteMartialArts.com - The Structure of Aikido: Volume 1: Kenjutsu and Taijutsu Sword and Open-Hand Movement Relationships (Structure of Aikido, Vol 1)
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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 796.8154 EAN: 9781883319557 ISBN: 1883319552 Label: Frog Books Manufacturer: Frog Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 186 Publication Date: 1997-05-16 Publisher: Frog Books Release Date: 1997-05-16 Studio: Frog Books
In this remarkable interpretation of the foundation of Aikido technique, Gaku Homma focuses on the relationship between Japanese swordsmanship and open-hand movement, uniting historical tradition with the contemporary development of the art of Aikido. Although the study of Kenjutsu and Aikido have long been associated, this is the first book in which actual Aikido techniques are related to sequences used with the sword. Sixteen hundred frame-by-frame photos mirror the movement shared by both arts.
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Customer Rating: Summary: original and independent Comment: I love Gaku Homma's books for their straightforwardness. This one is exactly what the subtitle says it is. I wish there were a higher text-to-photo ratio, but mostly I wish Gaku Homma had finished the series of which this was the first book. If you train in aikido already, I suspect there's a good chance you've seen this material already. But if you train in other martial arts and have an interest in aikido, I think this book could be very informative for you. Customer Rating: Summary: best technique book Comment: This is the best technique book I have ever read. The book is very practical in the order that it is layed out; and clear in showing the relationship between the the arts. The clearity and order of the photos make it very easy to follow each technique from start to finish. Each technique is true to its Japanese art; their does not look to have any mix of other arts or peronal change to any of the movements. This is an excelent book. Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent Review of Aikido's Link to Swordfighting Comment: This book will deepen your understanding of how Aikido techniques are linked to sword fighting. An excellent, visual presentation of Aikido footwork, timing and mental attitude. I wish Mr. Homma would complete the series he had planned with the publication of this book. Highly recommended! Customer Rating: Summary: Great Book Comment: This book shows in great detail how aikido empty hand techniques related to techniques with weapons. Customer Rating: Summary: The Aikido book Comment: I found the book very good, useful and interesting. It shows that even though Aikido is gracful it is also dangerous.
