{"product_id":"aikido-weapons-techniques-the-wooden-sword-stick-and-knife-of-aikido-paperback","title":"Aikido Weapons Techniques: The Wooden Sword, Stick and Knife of Aikido - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhong Thong Dang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLynn Seiser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster the wooden weapons used in Aikido with this comprehensive martial arts training manual.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlthough aikido is often thought of as a nonviolent, noncompetitive martial art, the use of weapons was introduced by the art's founder O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. In fact, aikido techniques that use wooden weapons can enrich all aspects of your practice, helping you to understand both basic and advanced aikido technical tactics as well as conceptual strategies and skills. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBuilding on the authors' belief that no empty-hand system is complete without weapons training, \u003ci\u003eAikido Weapons Techniques: The Wooden Sword, Stick, and Knife of Aikido\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates weapon use both as a training tool to better illustrate aikido principles, and as a self-defense against weapon attacks. It focuses on the three primary weapons used in aikido: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eKen\u003c\/i\u003e--the wooden sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eJo\u003c\/i\u003e--the wooden staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eTanto\u003c\/i\u003e--the wooden knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA complete discussion of each armament is included, with descriptions of the stances, grips, techniques, forms, defenses, and training appropriate for each. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith over 200 step-by-step photographs and detailed instructions, this aikido book provides an in-depth exploration of weapons use in aikido--from its spiritual implications to technical theory and practical application.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhong Thong Dang\u003c\/b\u003e holds a sixth-degree black belt in Aikido, a sixth-degree black belt in Taekwondo, a fifth-degree black belt in Judo, and an eighth-degree black belt in Vietnamese Shaolin Kungfu. The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame inducted Phong twice: once for his expertise in Aikido and again for his lifelong dedication to the martial arts. He has been featured in \u003ci\u003eKarate Illustrated, Aikido Journal, Aikido Today, Martial Arts and Combat Sports\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBlack Belt\u003c\/i\u003e. He has practiced martial arts for over fifty years and currently teaches in southern California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLynn Seiser\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally respected psychotherapist, consultant and trainer. Seiser has over three decades of martial arts training and experience. He currently holds the rank of Sandan (third-degree black belt) in Tenshinkai Aikido under Sensei Phong Thong Dang.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769735381280,"sku":"9784805314296","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/86c0780428bbe4ea7855d69aec81bd44.webp?v=1780354987","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/aikido-weapons-techniques-the-wooden-sword-stick-and-knife-of-aikido-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}