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Summary: Incredible book
Review: Every martial artist will need to at least examine this book, and every serious student of every art must have a copy. Aikido's devestating power is clearly exhibited, with no excuses or apolgies, demonstrating total mastery of combat, and soaring above virtually any other fighting system.
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Summary: Fantastic for all martial artists
Review: I am a Jujutsuka and I would highly recommend this book to any martial artist. It breaks the techniques down into concepts and principals and warns against using "cookie cutter" techniques in self defense. This is good logic, and good martial arts.This is the kind of book one could ready many times and get something different from it every time. I also thought the translation was great - would heve been nice if ALL terms were defined in the text as well.
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Summary: The Aikido book
Review: I found the book very good, useful and interesting. It shows that even though Aikido is gracful it is also dangerous.
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Summary: Great book for advanced aikidoka
Review: I'm sure their are plenty of Aikideshi like myself who wish our instruction included a higher ratio of weapons practice. This book is an excellent stimulus for exploration into the roots of Aikido through Kenjutsu. Countless sword techniques are explained step by step, with photos; then the hand-to-hand derivation is outlined right next to it, also with photos. Being in my second year of Aikido, through this book I learned that my weapons training isn't some outdated tradition (who fights with a sword?). In fact, our martial philosophy and hand-to-hand techniques are honed by the understanding/practice of Aikiken and Aikijo.
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Summary: Provides a Firm Understanding of O-Sensei's Art
Review: I'm sure their are plenty of Aikideshi like myself who wish our instruction included a higher ratio of weapons practice. This book is an excellent stimulus for exploration into the roots of Aikido through Kenjutsu. Countless sword techniques are explained step by step, with photos; then the hand-to-hand derivation is outlined right next to it, also with photos. Being in my second year of Aikido, through this book I learned that my weapons training isn't some outdated tradition (who fights with a sword?). In fact, our martial philosophy and hand-to-hand techniques are honed by the understanding/practice of Aikiken and Aikijo.
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Summary: this book is worth every penny!
Review: The book shows an interesting Comparison between the moves associated with Kenjustu ( Sword Techniques ) and Taijutsu ( Open hand techniques ). It shows how each of the arts compliment each other, and gives very easy to understand instructions and information about the art of Aikido
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Summary: The book shows an interesting description of Aikido
Review: The book shows an interesting Comparison between the moves associated with Kenjustu ( Sword Techniques ) and Taijutsu ( Open hand techniques ). It shows how each of the arts compliment each other, and gives very easy to understand instructions and information about the art of Aikido
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Summary: this book is worth every penny!
Review: This book is structured in a way that makes it easy for the beginning aikidoist to improve in this art. I showed it to my teacher and he found it so interesting in its comparison and linking between kenjutsu and taijutsu that he bought a copy for himself. I strongly recommend it!
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Summary: Great Book
Review: This book shows in great detail how aikido empty hand techniques related to techniques with weapons.
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Summary: Excellent Review of Aikido's Link to Swordfighting
Review: 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!
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