Download or read book Aikido Dot written by Carlo Rondinoni and published by My pocket international. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yes! These scribbles aim at showing love for my martial art. In the shape of text and trace, this personal viewpoint about Aikido follows like a GIANT HAI-KAI.

Download or read book Aikido Off the Mat written by Kathy Park and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deeply personal and compelling memoir that illustrates how the basic principles of Aikido can help us cope with the challenges of life outside the dojo Drawing from more than forty years of experience as an Aikido practitioner and teacher, Kathy Park explains how principles such as embodiment, grounding, centering, extension, 360-degree awareness, blending, and alignment can be applied to everyday life. Candid stories from her own life show how the purpose of practicing Aikido on the mat is to take it off the mat and into the world.

Download or read book Martial Arts of the World 2 volumes written by Thomas A. Green and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-06-11 with total page 807 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference ever published on the wide range of martial arts disciplines practiced in cultures around the world. ABC-CLIO's Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation is the most authoritative reference ever published on combat disciplines from around the world and across history. Coverage includes Shaolin monks, jousting knights, Roman gladiators, Westerner gunfighters, samurai warriors, and heavyweight boxers. These iconic figures and many more are featured in this title, as well as representatives of less well known but no less fascinating systems, all vividly characterized by expert contributors from around the world who are themselves martial arts practitioners. Martial Arts of the World comprises 120 entries in two volumes. The first volume is organized geographically to explore the historic development of martial arts styles in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The second volume looks at martial arts thematically, with coverage of belief systems, modern martial arts competitions, and a wide range of such topics as folklore, women in martial arts, martial arts and the military, and martial arts and the media.

Download or read book Psychology of Brazilian jiu jitsu written by Bakari Akil II, Ph.D. and published by Academic Group Publishing (BRAII-owner). This book was released on 2017-08-03 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grappling is a smash-mouth activity. It is a put your beer down and let’s settle this type of martial art. Man vs. man, woman vs. man, child vs. man, it is one of the ultimate ‘prove it’ combat sports. Yet, once you get past the rough and challenging aspect of submission wrestling it’s easy to see that grappling is much more than that. It is also a very cerebral activity. Psychology is the study of mental processes and behaviors. By studying our psyches we hope to learn how to successfully navigate our world and become more capable in our endeavors. As the goal of theory is explanatory and predictive power, using psychology theories can help us to understand some of the existential questions behind our art and can help us to create better models for training and success. In other instances, it is just plain fun to think about. The application of psychology to submission wrestling is relatively new and in many cases non-existent, so this book is more of an exploration of what is possible. It covers a broad range of topics and doesn’t hesitate to introduce counterintuitive thought for the reader to ponder and digest. "Psychology of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu" will whet your appetite to see how psychology can be applied to grappling and not just in a generic sports psychology sense. Through the use of essay, "Psychology of BJJ" talks about what it’s like to be the new guy, problems with warm-ups, success by default, immersive environments, why you can’t always be nice in practice and even asks outright, “Are you happy?” If that is not enough, it also discusses why you absolutely must not avoid better grapplers, tells you what type of grappler you are and why your team is just as important as your coach. Additionally, "Psychology of BJJ" delves into the unconscious mind and talks about easy ways to improve by taking simple steps you probably never thought about before. It also discusses quirky, but valid, psychological theory, based on new research that can make a difference in your grappling game.

Download or read book The Groston Rules written by Mark Binder and published by Light Publications. This book was released on 2020-11-08 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE GROSTON RULES is an edgy book for high school readers. With suspenseful twists and turns, it is a captivating and lighthearted high school tale about teens in trouble, surviving high school through their strong friendships. Adults, young adults and mature teens won’t be able to put it down, because the story is as much about teen survival and unschooling as it is a young adult coming of age tale, rife with dark humor, teen comedy, fuck ups, and the occasional raunchy teen story. It’s a fast paced laugh out loud book that teenagers will actually read – a naughty high school teen comedy that you can’t put down. All they wanted was to get high and graduate... Isaac, Adam, Helen, Charlie, Sean, Jésus and Rover had planned on coasting through their final semester at Ashby Bryson High. Get stoned, play video games, get into college, and get the hell out of Groston. Instead, the shit kept hitting the fan – over and over and over again. Fights, floods, freezes…. And then school got shut down. So, they threw the rules out the window and made up their own. The very first novel to be serialized on Spotify! Advance Praise for THE GROSTON RULES: “A group of high schoolers deals with mishaps and disasters six months before graduation in this coming-of-age novel.... Immensely likable characters on an enthralling and entertaining journey.” – Kirkus Reviews

Download or read book Aikido Exercises for Teaching and Training written by C. M. Shifflett and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A training guide for Aikido practitioners. Author C. M. Shifflett explains the rationale behind each of the exercises, and addresses questions and concerns of Aikido students and teachers.

Download or read book Children and the Martial Arts written by Gaku Homma and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the approach of The English Legal System and Criminal Law, this text should be useful to pupils studying Tort as their A2 option. It should also be of interest as an introductory text for students of other law courses. Addressing all the specifications for AQA and OCR, this text provides students with comprehensive coverage of Tort law. This can be a difficult subject area, but the author assumes no previous knowledge and uses an accessible and clear writing style ensuring that complex issues are understood. Activities, exercises and exam questions for students of all abilities make the book interactive and ensure that students get the necessary practice for exam success. Key cases are highlighted for quick and easy reference, and key fact charts are provided to help students to review and consolidate the subject areas covered.

Download or read book Aikido O Sensei s Sublime Synthesis Vol 2 written by Michael DeMarco, M.A. and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-13 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can we fully understand aikido, or any other martial art for that matter, when we have only been exposed to part of it? While learning about the art, we can easily make assumptions and be tricked by false impressions. In most cases, even instructors do not have enough background to grasp the entirety of the art and are happy to work with part of it. The content in this special two-volume anthology details the many facets of aikido as it was formulated by Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969)—O-Sensei, the great teacher. Each chapter contributes to a piece of the aikido puzzle by providing historical details, insightful technical drills (bare handed and with weapons), and components that have flavored this art with a spiritual essence. From the Ueshiba wellspring flows a number of streams—political splinter groups offering their own take on what aikido should be and how it should be practiced. Each branch may stand on its own, but a good number of scholars and practitioners prefer a more encompassing representation of what O-Sensei taught. So, chapters in these volumes help “put Humpty Dumpty back together again.” Volume I includes ten chapters and volume II another fourteen. The authors—twenty-three in all—present superb credentials as scholars and practitioners of aikido. On the academic side, you’ll find chapters that detail aikido’s philosophy, from ethical relationships and practical theory to the subtle spiritual dimension. A few authors highlight the circumstances regarding the transmission of aikido from teacher to student. Some authors show how culture influences the perception and understanding of aikido when it travels outside Japan. Aikido is often practiced as a system of body movement encompassing a philosophy of peace and harmony. Others may focus on learning the art for its effective methods of self-defense. Composed of material previously published in the Journal of Asian Martial Arts, this two-volume anthology is heavy on the technical aspects of aikido that both teachers and students would benefit by reading. Training methods are discussed in detail, supported by hundreds of illustrations of attack and defense. Whatever your primary interest is in aikido, Aikido: O-Sensei’s Sublime Synthesis will prove to be a great reference for the scholar and practitioner. We hope this convenient collection of quality material dealing with Morihei Ueshiba’s martial discipline will benefit your research and inspire the practice of this elegant art.

Download or read book Tuttle Dictionary Martial Arts Korea China Japan written by Daniel Kogan and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-09 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring translations of terms from Korean, Chinese and Japanese this dictionary is a must have for any serious martial arts practitioner. The modern martial artist requires more than a mere vocabulary listing. The modern practitioner wants an in–depth exploration not only of the equivalency of meaning but also the cultural and historical background of the terms relevant to the martial arts. To answer that need, this dictionary includes: Over 7,100 of the most important martial arts terms in Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Okinawan Full description of techniques Weapons Styles Martial Arts Masters This martial arts dictionary is a must have for every martial arts student. With its culturally relevant terminology, this book includes everything to satisfy both traditional purists and eclectic practitioners. As this is the combined work of four separate compilers, each a specialist in a region's language and martial arts, this is in fact four dictionaries in one. Each compiler's expertise contributes to the consistent high quality and linguistic accuracy throughout.

Download or read book Dueling with O Sensei written by Ellis Amdur and published by Freelance Academy Press. This book was released on 2016-12-31 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are a long-time martial artist, you have likely been either the recipient, the victim - or both - of the "wise old master" phenomenon, whereby budo students reverentially enfold their teachers as martial, moral and mystical juggernauts sans reproach, in which case, this book will make you clench your fists and laugh out loud, often while reading the same sentence. Iconoclastic, rebellious, yet fiercely holding to some of the most traditional values of Japanese martial culture, Amdur brought something new to martial arts writing - a startling honesty about the flaws, not only within martial arts culture, but also within its practitioners, often using himself as an exemplar of the latter. Originally published in 2000, and now fully revised, with eight new chapters, new artwork and photography, Dueling with O Sensei, Revised and Expanded Edition will be an invaluable addition to the library of old readers and new alike.

Download or read book The Guide to Karate written by Fay Goodman and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Newcomer s Handbook for Moving to and Living in Seattle written by Maria Christensen and published by First Books. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Handbook of Martial Arts written by Fay Goodman and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the underlying philosophy behind each martial art and the physical benefits to be gained, and presents the most popular techniques, and some of the more advanced moves.

Download or read book The Practical Encyclopedia of Martial Arts written by Fay Goodman and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step photographic instructions to martial arts that explains the basic techniques and principles of tae kwondo, karate, aikido, ju-jitsu, judo, kung fu, tai chi, kendo, iaido, and shinto ryu.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to American Karate and Tae Kwon Do written by Keith D. Yates and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Covers the development of the arts of karate and tae kwon do in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Complete Aikido written by Roy Suenaka and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1997-11-15 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the techniques of aikido with this illustrated martial arts guide. Complete Aikido is the authoritative text on this enlightening martial art and self-defense system. This definitive aikido guide is packed with history and philosophy and offers precise descriptions with over 400 photographs illustrating the correct--and incorrect--way to execute aikido techniques. In the almost thirty years since the death of aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba O'Sensei, his many students have spread his philosophy and vision across the world, including author Roy Suenaka. Complete Aikido provides insights into the three leading styles of this Japanese martial art: the original art developed by founder Morihei Ueshiba O'Sensei, the Shin-Shin Toitsu aikido of Koichi Tohei Sensei, and the Suenaka-ha Tetsugaku-ho aikido of Roy Suenaka Sensei. Both a fascinating martial biography and a comprehensive instructional manual, this aikido book is a must for all practitioners seeking the way of harmony.

Download or read book Ah to Be a Kid written by Michael Friedl and published by Magical Michael Pub. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OH...TO BE A KID is a must for those of you teaching children or adults about conflict resolution. This book introduces a variety of games which teach people how to harmonize with each other & to interact in a noncompetitive manner. Using movement principles of Aikido, the author explains the importance of blending & redirecting movement instead of competing with it. As children (& adults) actually play the games described, they gain skills that help them to assess situations & react quickly, to think clearly, & to remain relaxed. One teacher sums it up this way: "Noncompetitive games are important tools for teaching children how to cooperate & succeed. This book provides educators with several ideas for helping children learn harmony among themselves & with their environment." Whether you are four years old or forty, if you enjoy the "kid" in you, then these games will create laughter, giggles & a joy for physical interaction. AH...TO BE A KID is an excellent resource for teaching conflict resolution skills in a fun & interactive manner.