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Zenshin Kokoro Aikido Kai© Links: websites and books page Zenshin Kokoro Aikido
Kai© is non-political These
are just some of the websites (and
books –see below) providing and promoting a diverse range of resources
and information on Aikido and Budo. Although
similar of subject, different practitioners and organisations have their own
persuasions and affiliations and they each have something of their own to
offer such as; history, tributes, terminology, dojo directories, training
tips and guidelines (some include video clips), reviews, photos, articles,
forums, associated arts, courses and events,…. Cultivate an open mind as not
everyone shares the same opinion(s) |
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Aikido Organisations and Clubs |
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Aikido
Fellowship of Great Britain |
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Aikido Information Sites |
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A page for inspiration |
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General Information site |
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Events and Seminars |
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Sites of Associated Arts and Information |
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Information site |
Anti-Bullying Project |
Direct supplier of Kanji Calligraphy to Zenshin Kokoro
Aikido |
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Information site |
Suppliers of Japanese Budo and Bu-jutsu clothing and
equipment |
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**Classes in Aikido** Tues: 7:30-9pm
Wed:7:30-9pm |
Suppliers of Budo Clothing and Equipment |
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Some quality Aikido
books…. My intent
is to assist students, friends and anyone with a genuine interest, in
acquiring a deeper understanding of Aikido. There
are principles and elements of Aikido that require physical practice, and the
books listed are suggested particularly as aids to assist anyone receiving
proper and appropriate instruction because reading and studying alone are not
a substitute for actual practice under qualified and supervised instruction. Please
remember that in regard to any subject or discipline, not everyone shares the
same views, ideas or methods; likewise these books each contain something, in
the way of guidance, to offer students. That
is simply the way of things. The
lists on this page are just some of my own recommendations. These books and many more are available,
just click on the Amazon link. |
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TITLE Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere
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AUTHOR (S) Westbrook/Ratti This
classic remains one of the most informative works of reference on Aikido and is
at times referred to as the ‘bible’ of Aikido. The text
is very clear and readable and the excellent illustrations are drawn so that
the reader can see how the techniques flow. |
PUBLISHER C Available
in hardback and soft cover. |
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The
illustrations on the Zenshin Kokoro Aikido Kai home page are used from this
book with kind permission granted by the authors. |
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Aikido
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Koichi Tohei This is
one of the first books I purchased and although some of the photographs are a
little dated the quality of the information is applicable. |
Souvenir |
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Ki in Daily Life
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Koichi Tohei A book
that guides the reader towards the development and use of Ki, especially
positive Ki in most aspects of daily living. |
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Complete Aikido
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Roy Suenaka I like the
format of this book including the autobiographical
beginning and stories of Suenaka sensei’s time with
the Founder. The
techniques are well explained and there are insets showing some of the common
mistakes to avoid. |
Tuttle |
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The Principles of Aikido
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Mitsugi Saotome A fine
informative work that, as the title suggests conveys many of the important
principles of Aikido. |
Shambala |
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Dynamic Aikido
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Gozo Shioda A compact
book on some of the basics of Yoshinkan Aikido,
with the latter pages of the book illustrating techniques in practical
applications. |
Kodansha |
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Total Aikido
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Gozo Shioda A much
more comprehensive book on Yoshinkan Aikido with
many illustrations. |
Kodansha |
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Ultimate Aikido
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Yoshimitsu Yamada A very
good book for the beginner and advanced student and well illustrated (despite
the ‘out of sequence' error on page 133 of suwari waza katatori nikyo), |
Carol |
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Best Aikido
Aikido Master Course (Best Aikido vol:2)
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Moriteru Ueshiba Three
books on traditional Aikido that provide a wealth of guidance and
illustrations towards improving the practice of Aikido. I mention three
books because the third is now available entitled: Progressive Aikido: The Essential
Elements |
Kodansha |
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Kensho Furuya An
insightful book that encourages the more philosophical principles of Aikido and
Budo. |
Ohara |
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The Shambala Guide to Aikido
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John Stevens Another
insightful tome on some of the general principles and history of Aikido. John
Stevens has written and contributed to many fine works on Aikido and its Founder. |
Shambala |
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Positive Aikido
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Dave Rogers, Henry Ellis and Derek Eastman An in depth history and guide of Including contributions from some of Kenshiro Abbe
Sensei’s first A second book Positive Aikido- Hidden Knowledge will be available later this year |
Trafford
Publishing |
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Bokken: by Dave Lowry
A guide to bokken techniques |
Aikido by Brian N Bagot
A useful
guide on basics |
Aikido – a beginner’s guide by Dunken Francis
A useful
guide to basic
technique |
Living Aikido by Bruce Klickstein
A useful
guide on a selection of basic techniques |
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Aikido and the Harmony of Nature by Mitsugi Saotome
An
interesting book with
thought provoking concepts |
Secrets of the Sword by Baron Cesar De Bazancourt
Principles as relevant today as then
(1862) |
Angry White Pyjamas By Robert Twigger
A funny
and autobiographical based read |
Fudebakudo -The Way of the Exploding Pen By Raül and Renë Carbonell
This book
will probably go down in martial arts hysteri(a)! |
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There are
many other fine books on Aikido and associated arts/ Budo available,
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Moving Toward
Stillness and Traditions both by D. Lowry Thoughts
on the Way and attitudes to training |
Art of
Aikido: Principles
and Essential Techniques by Kisshomaru Ueshiba |
Training
with the Master: Lessons
with Morihei Ueshiba by John
Stevens |
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