Art of Aikido: Principles and Essential Techniques
Aikido is a modern Budo founded by Morihei Ueshiba after he had mastered many traditional Japanese martial arts and engaged in profound spiritual training. Morihei maintained, “In true Budo, there is no enemy. True Budo is the function of love. A martial art solely concerned with winning and losing is not true Budo. Victory is to thoroughly rid the mind of contention and conflict within ourselves.” \ This book was composed by Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Morihei’s son and successor as the Second...
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Deep Insight into both the Spiritual and Technical Dimensions of Aikido
preface by Moriteru Ueshiba Aikido Philosophy Sumikiri (Perfect Clarity) Enten (Circular Integration) Ki Shin Tai Ichinyo (Ki, Mind, and Body as One) Ki Soku (Energy-Breath) Wago (Harmony) Seiza Naikan (Settled Introspection) Enryu (Circular Flow) Ki Seika Tanden (The Body s Psycho-Physiological Center) Shikko (Knee-walking) Tagatana (Hand-sword) Irimi (Entering) Sabaki (Body Movement) Katame (Control) Inyo (Yin-Yang) Hoki (Projection of Ki) Suwari-waza (Seated Techniques) Issen no Mai (Moments of Movement) The Essence of Aikido I. What is Ki ? Aikido: a Continuation and Perfection of Japan s Traditional Martial Arts and Ways The Concept of Ki The Concept of Ki in the Kito Ryu Ki as a Vehicle to Overcome Mental Obstacles II. The Essence of Budo Culture Common Points between Jujutsu and Aikido Differences between Jujutsu and Aikido The Principles of Swordsmanship and Aikido The Way of the Sword and the Sword of No-Form III. Ki and Takemusu Breath-Power and the Nature of Human Ki Kototama Kototama and the Unification of Man and the Divine The Miraculous Functioning of Ki Musubi and Takemusu IV. The Process of Unification with the Universe Nen The Process of Uniting Human Ki with Universal Ki Mind, Body, and Ki as One V. A Well-rounded and Free Mind Aikido and the Transformation of Society The Essense of Budo is Not Fighting Freedom in Aikido Brightness and Flexibility Preserving Venerable Traditions in the Midst of Everyday Life Aikido Technique I. Acquiring the Correct Posture and Attitude for Aikido A Stance that Allows Freedom of Movement Assuming Ma-ai Move in the Center The Flow of Ki Sen The Use of Power Training in Seated Techniques Basic Preparatory Techniques Ki no henka Kyoku no Tenkan Ho Ukemi (Breakfall) The Fundamentals of Unifying Mind, Technique, and Body The Principle of Irimi The Relationship between Beauty and Movement The Development of Breath-Power The Relationship between Breath-Power and the Hand-Swords The Principle of Ukemi (Breakfall) II. Entering the Realm of True Techniques The Invigorating Throwing Techniques of Aikido Irimi-nage Tenkan Individual Training Irimi-nage Fundamental Technique Irimi-nage Basic Techniques Irimi-nage Applied Techniques Shiho-nage Shiho-giri Tenkan Exercise Shiho-nage Shiho-nage Fundamental Technique Shiho-nage Basic Techniques Shiho-nage Applied Techniques Circular Turn and High Throws High Throws Basic Pinning Techniques Pinning Technique Turning Exercise Fundamental Pinning Techniques Basic Pinning Techniques Pinning Technique Applications Throw-and-Pin Techniques: Kote-gaeshi Kote-gaeshi Basic Technique Kote-gaeshi Applied Techniques Advanced Throwing Techniques Advanced Applied Techniques Against Armed Attacks
