Aikido and randori reconciliation of two opposing forces

Aikido is a defensive martial art that uses throws and joint locks. Tomiki Kenji, the founder of Shodokan Aikido, introduced randori, or freestyle format, into Aikido practice. This book sets out to explain the need for and scope of randori in Aikido practice. It explains the historical and philosop...

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Main Author: Allbright, Scott (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Marlborough Crowood Press [2002]
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Summary:Aikido is a defensive martial art that uses throws and joint locks. Tomiki Kenji, the founder of Shodokan Aikido, introduced randori, or freestyle format, into Aikido practice. This book sets out to explain the need for and scope of randori in Aikido practice. It explains the historical and philosophical principles behind randori, and the physiological principles of Aikido; ilustrates fundamental training and practice methods; describes the role of kata and randori in Aikido practice; and guides the player through the shodokan system and the grading syllabus. With over 300 illustrations, it is an essential learning aid for all Aikido students.
Physical Description:192 pages illustrations, portraits 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1861264984
9781861264985