Get your aikido training off to a great start—from basic footwork and throws to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to aikido for beginners.
Are you planning to learn Aikido, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the unfamiliar terms used to describe the techniques?
This aikido book offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be successful.
You'll learn about:
The origins of aikido
—its philosophy, history and techniques
How to find a teacher and a class
that is right for you
Getting ready
—what happens in a typical Aikido class?
The essentials
—stances, strikes, grabs, throws, and pins
How to complement your aikido training
with ki exercises, multiple—person training, and freestyle exercises
How to succeed in Aikido
— how to create an effective training program, test for belt promotion, and participate in competitions and tournaments
Resources to help you
further develop your Aikido skills
Whether you're just getting started, or you've already been training for a year or two,
Aikido Basics
offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to the sport that make you feel more confident and enable you to become successful much more quickly.