Aikido and the Harmony of Nature
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (720 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0877738556 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 251 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Motsuman said Five Stars. Excellent book. Very clearly shows how Aikido has it's connection to nature and natural motion.. Diane Brzozowski said Beautiful. Beautiful imagery and description of the philosophy of Aikido.. Aikido and the Harmony of Nature I'm sorry to be the voice of dissent with my review but I found `Aikido and the Harmony of Nature' to be a disappointing read, maybe all the more so after reading the other glowing reviews here. This book looks at Aikido philosophy and links it into themes of nature. The premise sounds great but it struggles hard to actually do it in practise. You get lots of spurious illustrations of aikido throws with swirling arrows that spin around strands of DNA, atoms or solar flares (for example), but these bare little relevance to both the text or the philosophy itself. They look like th
He is also the author of The Principles of Aikido. . Mitsugi Saotome Sensei is the founder of the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba and the chief instructor at the Aikido Shobukan Dojo in Washington, D.C
"Anyone with an interest in Asian culture and philosophy will also find it interesting and entertaining. Over the years I have heard many people ask, 'What is Aikido?' Mitsugi Saotome has provided us with a well-written and thorough answer."— Pacific World "Aikido and the Harmony of Nature reveals the profound philosophical and ethical principles embodied in the art of Aikido and relates those principles to the laws of nature. It is among the clearest, deepest, and most inspiring books ever written on Aikido or, for that matter, on any martial art."—Susan Perry, Editor-in-Chief, Aikido Today magazine
Negative force is not countered with aggression but is controlled and redirected through the power and balance of spiral movement. The author shows that the physical movement of Aikido is the embodiment of principles of the spirit. Aikido movement can only be understood from its roots in universal law and the processes of nature. Abundantly illustrated with the author's drawings, diagrams, and calligraphies, as well as photographs demonstrating Aikido techniques, the book also offers a history of Aikido, personal anecdotes about the Founder, and translations of several of his lectures.. Mitsugi Saotome examines the spiritual philosophy of the Founder, the warrior ideals of feudal Japan as the basis of his martial arts philosophy, and the scientific principles underlying the philosophy of Aikido technique. The sincere practice and study of Aikido deepens our appreciation for the perfection of nature's balance and brings us back into harmony with our environment, other people, and ourselves. This is the shape of Aikido and the dynamic shape at the foundation of all energies of existence. Here is a unique approach to the teachings of the Founder of Aikido, Morihe