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Summary: Helps to awaken senses, but leaves you desiring more...
Review: A friend found this at a second hand bookstore during the holidays and gave it to me for Christmas. I've been practicing Aikido for only six months and have begun to discover that I'm fascinated by both the martial and spirirtual aspects of the discipline. Thus, my friend's reasoning for this gift.Mr. Leonard does a fine job of presenting some concepts which may awaken a desire to learn more about the philosophy and spirit of Aikido. Unfortunately each phrase or statement which moves in that direction is a bit of sales pitch to participate in his seminars or join his organizations. Not being a California resident and lacking a total interest in sales pitches related to Aikido, I've spent some time doing research of my own and speaking more closely with my Senseis about Aikido's philosphy. Buy this book if you want some inspiration to discover your own path. Otherwise, it's more suited to be the required reading for one of his seminars.
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Summary: Helps to awaken senses, but leaves you desiring more...
Review: A friend found this at a second hand bookstore during the holidays and gave it to me for Christmas. I've been practicing Aikido for only six months and have begun to discover that I'm fascinated by both the martial and spirirtual aspects of the discipline. Thus, my friend's reasoning for this gift. Mr. Leonard does a fine job of presenting some concepts which may awaken a desire to learn more about the philosophy and spirit of Aikido. Unfortunately each phrase or statement which moves in that direction is a bit of sales pitch to participate in his seminars or join his organizations. Not being a California resident and lacking a total interest in sales pitches related to Aikido, I've spent some time doing research of my own and speaking more closely with my Senseis about Aikido's philosphy. Buy this book if you want some inspiration to discover your own path. Otherwise, it's more suited to be the required reading for one of his seminars.
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Summary: Not worth one star.
Review: After receiving mastership in Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki. I started exploring other Japanese disciplines dealing with Ki (Lifeforce Energy). This book crossed my path, and to say I was disappointed would be an understatement. In my opinion this book was writen solely to enlist new students. The author gives some background of Aikido and it's founder O Sensei. Unfortunately Mr Leonard spends most of his time talking about the Esalen Institute, and LET (Leonard Energy Training (if memory serves)). If you have questions or comments; E-Mail me. Two Bears. Wah doh Ogedoda.
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Summary: This book changed my life!
Review: I came across this book in my travels and found it very intriguing. I found the idea of Aikido interesting and investigated further. I found Mr. Leonard gave a great over view to the philosophies of the founder on Aikido. He incorporated Aikido into your everyday life situations and it has truly changed my life. I now practice in the Martial Way of Aikido and my life has not been the same ever since. Thank you Mr. Leonard.
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Summary: Not just martial arts
Review: The Way of Aikido is a wonderful new book from George Leonard (the founder of Aikido of Tamalpais in Mill Valley, CA and a Director of Esalen). In The Way of Aikido, Mr. Leonard draws on years of experience with Aikido, a consciousness-raising marial art. This isn't a book about moves, though -- it's a book about the power of defenselessness, about moving with verbal attackers and trusting the "ki" (life force). George Leonard draws on his background as an author, speaker, and aikido student to illustrate the remarkable power of holding to a spiritual center. Filled with anecdotes and down-to-earth ideas, the book comes highly recommended.
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