Download or read book Aikido for Self Discovery written by Stan Wrobel and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2001 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to use Aikido as a tool for intuitive living and spiritual enlightenment.
Download or read book Aikido written by Kim Barton and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen years ago, Kim Barton walked into an Aikido dojo and her life was transformed. She never imagined herself doing a martial art, had never even heard of Aikido until a few months before, and yet, there she was on the mat in a dojo. Off the mat, Kim thought about Aikido and how it affected her life.How does proper posture affect our actions on and off the mat?What is 'spiritual power?'How does one handle the responsibility of teaching Aikido?What does it mean to be engaged with our partners?In the process of earning her third degree black belt, Kim journaled, wrote essays and blog posts about these questions and about her personal Aikido journey. These writings have now been compiled into Aikido: One Woman's Journey of Self-Discovery. Taking inspiration from O'Sensei, the wisdom of her teacher or visiting teachers, and quotes from martial artists like Bruce Lee, Kim contemplates Aikido, self-discovery, and life.
Download or read book My Walk on the Aikido Path written by Rachel Kling and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A survivor of childhood trauma that led to a mental breakdown as a young adult, the author's discovery of aikido helped her heal from her past, discover her path as a psychotherapist and find a path out of darkness. Kling has written a powerful story of healing and transformation. My Walk on the Aikido Path: A Healing Journey of Self-discovery, reminds us that it is possible to claim power in our lives and refashion ourselves through mindfulness and perseverance. Though not everyone practices martial arts, My Walk on the Aikido Path teaches that anyone can rebuild their lives around an endeavor that brings purpose and fulfillment. A unique and powerful story of overcoming adversity.
Download or read book Discovering Aikido written by Rupert M. J. Atkinson and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discovering Aikido analyses the principles that enable the student to learn Aikido efficiently. Many spend their lives searching for the elusive aiki, or fluid power, of Aikido. Although no book can provide a perfect insight, this volume presents the serious practitioner with a better sense of direction and an improved understanding of what is often considered to be one of the most complex martial arts.
Download or read book Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Aikido Self Discovery Journal written by Philoself Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-15 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Acappella - sloth self discovery journal makes an excellent gift for any occasion . Lined - Size: 6 x 9'' - Notebook - Journal - Planner - Dairy - 74 Pages - Classic White Lined Paper - For Writing, Sketching, Journals and Hand Lettering
Download or read book Gus Learns to Fly written by Kimberly Stanton Richardson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gus is a 7-year-old boy taking an Aikido class with other kids. He is mad because a boy at his new school is bullying him and he's not sure what to do. In time, Gus builds up his self-confidence and his Aikido abilities. One day when the school bully confronts Gus after school, and pushes him, Gus pretends he is a dragon, moves into an Aikido stance and easily deflects the bully's aggression. Book includes Author's note to parents about Aikido, and a glossary of words and terms used in Aikido.
Download or read book Aikido in Japan and the Way Less Traveled written by W.T. Gillespie and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-11 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the sign in the martial arts school changing room in Los Angeles read, "Not even a million dollars can buy back one minute of your life." W.T. Gillespie resigned from a developing professional career as a trial attorney in Los Angeles, leaving too his position as an assistant instructor in his home aikido dojo (training place), and cast aside all the enviable benefits and considerable comforts of life in Southern California to move to Tokyo for a year of intensive study of martial arts at the Aikikai World Headquarters. Set against the calendar of annual events at the Aikikai World Headquarters Hombu Dojo in Tokyo, Aikido in Japan and The Way Less Traveled is a martial arts adventure in Japan and beyond to South East Asia, Korea and even The People's Republic of China. It's is a fantastic journey of self-discovery and personal development that continues to unfold - a path that is open and accessible to anyone who merely chooses The Way less travelled. What's your adventure? As the Japanese say, "doing is a mistake; not doing is a big mistake." Go forward! Find your Way! With the right mind, the whole world can become your dojo, all things are learning and every moment an adventure.
Download or read book Aikido as Transformative and Embodied Pedagogy written by Michael A. Gordon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the author’s lifelong practice in the non-competitive and defensive Japanese art of Aikido, this book examines education as self-cultivation, from a Japanese philosophy (e.g. Buddhist) perspective. Contemplative practices, such as secular mindfulness meditation, are being increasingly integrated into pedagogical settings to enhance social and emotional learning and well-being and to address stress-induced overwhelm due to increased pressures on the education system and its constituents. The chapters in this book explore the various ways, through the lens of this non-violent relational art of Aikido, that pedagogy is always something being practiced (on the level of psychological, somatic and emotional registers) and thus holding potential for transformation into being more relational, ecological-minded, and reflecting more ‘embodied attunement.’ Positioning education as a practice, one of self-discovery, the author argues that one can approach personal development as engaging in a spiritual process of integrating mind and body towards full presence of being and existence.
Download or read book Ultimate Aikido written by Yoshimitsu Yamada and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to its nonaggressive nature, aikido is rapidly becoming the martial arts form most preferred by law enforcement officers. Now, all readers can learn valuable skills needed to thwart an attack and subdue an aggressor in The Secrets of Police Aikido. In aikido, it is preferable to move out of the way of a punch, and it makes more sense to quickly take a person down, rather than stand toe-to-toe and punch it out. Readers of this book will develop a better sense of awareness and learn to control a situation by moving to positions of advantage and readiness. Chapters discuss the history of aikido, warm-up exercises, rules to keep in mind when approaching an opponent, maintaining self-control, and techniques for handling virtually any situation a reader may face. Anyone interested in the martial arts will find The Secrets of Police Aikido both valuable and necessary.
Download or read book Leadership Aikido written by John O'Neil and published by Three Rivers Press (CA). This book was released on 1999-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapidly changing nature of today's business world requires that people possess strong leadership expertise that will enable them to handle potential problems with efficiency, intelligence, and diplomacy. As managers and employers rethink out-moded business paradigms in order to keep offices running smoothly, production levels high, and morale up, Leadership Aikido presents innovative skills that answer their urgent needs. Author and management consultant John O'Neil shows us how the concepts of aikido can be used as a lifelong business practice. Aikido--the martial arts tradition that stresses victory without harm--employs six master practices that enable us to assess and develop our leadership potential. These practices of aikido are: cultivating self-knowledge; practicing the paradoxical art of planning; speaking the language of mastery; letting values drive our decisions; turning failure into success; and heeding the law of unintended consequences. Using these elements of aikido, we are then able to identify and overcome five inner enemies that impede our progress--failure to grow emotionally; failure to make creative decisions; failure to empathize; failure to manage ego; and failure to overcome alienation and boredom. In his straightforward and thoughtful manner, John O'Neil ensures us that by adopting these practices into our lives, we will benefit both professionally and personally. By embracing the philosophy of aikido and bringing beliefs, perceptions, and actions into harmony, Leadership Aikido will enable us to embark on a path of continual learning, inner personal change, and enlightened leadership that will revolutionize the way we set and achieve our goals.
Download or read book Aikido written by Christopher Ford and published by Martial Arts Collection. This book was released on 2023-09-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Unleashing Harmony: The Art of Aikido" delves into the profound world of Aikido--a martial art that goes beyond mere combat techniques to cultivate inner harmony, self-discipline, and a deep connection with others. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, this book will serve as your roadmap to understanding and mastering the principles, techniques, and philosophy of Aikido. Chapters included: Chapter 1: The Origins and Philosophy of Aikido Chapter 2: The Aikido Dojo and Training Etiquette Chapter 3: Aikido Techniques: Throws and Joint Locks Chapter 4: Aikido Techniques: Strikes and Weapons Chapter 5: Aikido in Practice: Randori and Multiple Attackers Chapter 6: Aikido as a Path of Self-Discovery Chapter 7: Aikido and Its Impact on Health and Well-being
Download or read book Keijutsukai Aikido written by Thomas H. Makiyama and published by Black Belt Communications. This book was released on 1983 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Makiyama, an eighth-degree black belt and the only American officially certified shihan by any Japanese aikido organization, teaches preparation, basic directional throws, classification forms, and basic and advanced self-defense.
Download or read book Takemusu Aikido written by Tony Sargeant and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book What You Can Learn from Aikido written by Hebooks and published by Hebooks. This book was released on with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "What You Can Learn from Aikido," embark on a transformative journey that bridges ancient wisdom with modern challenges. This insightful book explores the profound principles of Aikido—an elegant martial art with a deep philosophy—and shows you how to integrate its essence into every facet of your life. Discover the timeless teachings that emphasize harmony, adaptability, non-resistance, and flow, and learn how these principles can be applied to personal growth, relationships, decision-making, and more. Whether you seek fulfillment, success, or simply a more harmonious existence, this book offers practical guidance for harnessing the power of Aikido to cultivate greatness and create a life of balance, purpose, and lasting well-being.
Download or read book Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere written by Adele Westbrook and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and effective Japanese martial arts. Aikido was created in Japan in the 1920's by Morihei Ueshiba, also known as Osensei. To possess the skills, techniques and attitude of the true practitioner of aikido, one must achieve a very high level of integration of the powers of mind and body, the harmonious combination of physical means and ethical motives. By controlling body position and learning how to harmonize vital physical and mental powers, anyone (regardless of size, strength or weight) can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art. Written and illustrated by husband/wife team, Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook, Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere, with over 1,200 illustrations, includes many Aikido techniques in chapters such as: What is Aikido? The Foundations of Aikido The Practice of Aikido The Basic Techniques of Neutralization Advanced Practice And more!
Download or read book Aikido written by Bruce Allemann and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beginners' guide to the martial art of Aikido, with photo sequences and instruction on Aikido techniques, including footwork, knee walking, immobilization, projection techniques, breathing and power techniques.
Download or read book The Intuitive Body written by Wendy Palmer and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2009-03-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Intuitive Body draws on the principles of the non-aggressive Japanese martial art aikido and meditation to present a fresh approach to cultivating awareness, attention, and self-acceptance. Author Wendy Palmer shows readers through basic practice and partner exercises how to become more aware of the body and trust its innate wisdom. She introduces exercises from the Conscious Embodiment and Intuition Training program she pioneered, connection movement, meditation, and breathing. These exercises form a daily practice that can help the process of integration, of deepening and unifying the self, and learning to deal with fear and anger. Written in a direct yet nurturing style and based on the author’s many years of practice and teaching, this revised edition of The Intuitive Body contains new material on Conscious Embodiment movement and meditation practices. Also here are new chapters on advocating without aggressing and the wisdom of not knowing—embodying the qualities of dignity and integrity in everyday life. The book is ideal for readers who are already engaged in the process of becoming, as well as for those who are looking for ways to find the courage to begin.
