From the Foreward: It has been almost ten years since Aikido Complete appeared. Since then, the art of Aikido has proliferated throughout the United States. It is being practiced and studied by increasing numbers of people from various lifestyles and professions.

Although there are several books available on Aikido whose authors are experts in the field, I felt there was still a demand for a new instructional manual that would satisfy the growing needs of the Aikido community in the United States. My experience with this enthusiastic group over the past fifteen years has enabled me to get to know them better, both as people and as Aikidoists. This has helped me to define their specific needs. Having devoted my entire career to teaching and spreading Aikido throughout the country, I have come into close daily contact with my students in all parts of the country. I have tried to listen to their questions, problems, suggestions sensitively, to determine what will be helpful to further their development. This training guide is the result of my efforts to respond to their input in a practical way. I also hope that this book will help to introduce Aikido to those who have never seen it or had the opportunity to practice it.

The techniques shown in this book are basic ones, derived in part from the test requirements by the United States Aikido Federation. It is impossible to introduce all Aikido technques, owing to the very nature of the art itself. Aikido techniques are flexible, adapting to every kind of attack in a specific way. Therefore, the number of possible techniques is limitless...The reader will be able to get a better understanding of these basics through the photographs and illustrations.

212 pages. Softcover.

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