Complete Aikido: Aikido Kyohan: The Definitive Guide to the Way of Harmony (Tuttle Martial Arts)

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Summary: Text book for aikido beginners
Review: Unlike other aikido books, The Suenaka sensi doesn't need a translator so the real thought ,idea or reason he wants to convey to the readers are not lost in the translation. His explanation on the Four Basic Principles to Unify Mind and Body is far better than "Ki in Daily Life".
The first half of the book pertain to his story of Aikido with the great founder of Aikido. It's like a mini-novel, with all the recipe of a good story, with happy ending.
The second part is the breathing, streching, basic ukemi, and the techiques with correct and incorrect executions.
This the best book for beginners with instructions( of course!).

I can't wait for the release of his second book.