Kisshomaru Ueshiba Libri

authoritative, profusely illustrated introduction to a martial defense system, written by the son of its founder.The principles of Aikido state that force and technique, alone, are inadequate. The practitioner must enter into the domain of the spirit to develop himself and his thought. This book gives the basic knowledge needed to master the art of Aikido. It shows basic preparatory exercises that can be done alone or in pairs. There are chapters on techniques, a history of the system, and a memoir by the Founder. Kisshomaru Ueshiba is permanent president of the International Aikido Federation.

Aiki is the power of harmony, of all beings, all things working together.Aikido-a modern Japanese martial art unique in its synthesis of classic forms with a well-defined spiritual base-offers a key to the art of living naturally and unselfishly in a complicated world. This book explains it in reference to the founder's philosophy of mind-and action. In addition, thehistory of aikido's prewar development as a non-competitive new martial art is described, with a consideration of its international role.

Aikido techniques are rooted in the harmony of body movement and "breath power" (kokyu-ryoku). Founded by Morihei Ueshiba, Aikido has evolved into a globally recognized martial art, emphasizing harmony as a spiritual path. Following its postwar growth, it is now practiced by over 1.5 million people of diverse backgrounds. The direct successors of the Founder have created official course books to guide practitioners in their training. Moriteru Ueshiba, the Founder’s grandson, coauthored the acclaimed *Best The Fundamentals*, a comprehensive resource for Aikido students at all levels. In this essential second volume, authorized by the Aikikai Foundation, Moriteru expands on the legacy of his predecessors by presenting an extensive array of techniques and their applications. Building on principles from *The Fundamentals*, this volume addresses various armed and unarmed attacks and multiple attackers, illustrating numerous pin techniques in both omote and ura forms. The Aikido Master Course enhances understanding of entering (irimi) and turning (tenkan) combined with "breath power," offering step-by-step instructions that enrich dojo knowledge. With over 1,100 photographs of the author demonstrating each technique, this guide is invaluable for students seeking to deepen their understanding of Aikido, which, as the Founder noted, has "unlimited application."

Avec ce premier livre, Moriteru Ueshiba, gardien et responsable de la pureté de l'aïkido, affirme les bases de l'art telles qu'elles sont enseignées au japon. A destination des débutants comme des enseignants, cet ouvrage présente les techniques de préparation à la pratique, les techniques fondamentales et celles de base. Un second ouvrage dédié aux techniques avancées complète ce livre.