Aikido: Principles of Kata & Randori

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Summary: What I've been looking for!
Review: I've been training in Aikido for almost a year and have been looking for a good, single reference to help me remember the order of specific techniques, etc. in the Karl Geis school. Finally, I've found it. I also enjoyed the training perspectives for both teacher and student, as well as the section on randori. It is well written and thought-provoking.

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Summary: Aikido : Principles of Kata & Randori
Review: This book is excellent in technically illustrating some of the more subtle techniques of Aikido, and the budo aspect of Aikido in randori. Much of the Kenji Tomiki's earlier traditional training under founder, Morihei Ueshiba, prior to WWII can be observed in the techniques and in the terminologies used. Most Aikidoists, with over 30 years of experience will appreciate and remember fondly some of the older and more familiar techniques, as well as the original terminology used here. I know, I do.

Overall, Nick's book is an excellent manual for the introducing beginners to Aikido concepts and structure. It also makes good reference material for those serious Aikidoists that would like have more of an expanded education into Aikido, and its roots.