{"product_id":"total-aikido-the-master-course-hardcover","title":"Total Aikido: The Master Course - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGozo Shioda\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eYasuhisa Shioda\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe basics are only a guiding principle.\u003cbr\u003eYour strongest posture is the one that fits your constitution.\u003cbr\u003eThat cannot be taught to you, you have to find it for yourself.\u003cbr\u003eIt is not a question of widening your stance or narrowing it, \u003cbr\u003eif the truth be told.\u003cbr\u003eBut, people will do what is comfortable for them, so if you allow them to, \u003cbr\u003ethey will just make it up for themselves.\u003cbr\u003eThat is why, you must always return to the basics.\u003cbr\u003eThis is what is important.\u003cbr\u003e--Gozo Shioda \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAikido students and enthusiasts the world over will be delighted with this English translation of Gozo Shioda's \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"hidden principles,\" finally made available by the Yoshinkan school of aikido. An outstanding student of aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba, Shioda, who taught thousands of people in his lifetime, left a profound legacy, successfully teaching the spiritual and practical applications of a martial art that could all too easily become mired in one or the other. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this sequel to Dynamic Aikido, the preeminent master continues his explanation of the essential principles but in finer detail. Comprehensive and fully illustrated, \u003ci\u003eTotal Aikido\u003c\/i\u003e covers the basic postures and movements with special emphasis on certain key points for perfecting one's technique to achieve maximum effect with the minimum of effort. Demonstrations are provided in a dojo setting, with helpful pointers for avoiding common mistakes. To enable students to develop greater strength and control, they are shown how to increase their speed, shift their center of gravity, and synchronize movements with those of their opponents. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is an essential work for students of all levels, a treasury of expert information.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGOZO SHIODA\u003c\/b\u003e, born in Tokyo in 1915, became the outstanding student of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of modern aikido. Holder of the ninth rank black belt, he founded the Yoshinkan school of aikido, of which he is chief instructor. He is also chief instructor for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, the Air Self defense Force, the Japanese National Railways, Sophia University, Meiji Gakuin University and Takushoku University, his alma mater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.2 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 16, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771500822816,"sku":"9781568364711","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e5badb964d8893b365f8fc662ee182e5.webp?v=1780387688","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/total-aikido-the-master-course-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}