{"product_id":"aikido-exercises-for-teaching-and-training-isbn-9781583942178","title":"Aikido Exercises for Teaching and Training","description":"With the number of Aikido dojos in the U.S. estimated at up to 1,000, this Japanese martial art has never been more popular. This revised edition of the best-selling \u003ci\u003eAikido Exercises for Teaching and Training \u003c\/i\u003eprovides an ideal companion for both teachers and students of all Aikido systems. With over 100 illustrations and 300 pages of detailed techniques and exercises, \u003ci\u003eAikido Exercises for Teaching and Training \u003c\/i\u003ehas proved itself as the definitive guide to the “peaceful martial art.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe exercises here are based on \u003ci\u003ehitori waza, \u003c\/i\u003ethe simple building blocks that underlie the most spectacular Aikido throws. These are augmented with testing techniques, class demonstrations, and underlying basics of physics, anatomy, and psychology. The book includes an explanation of the relationships between exercises and throws; an approach for safe mastery of rolling and \u003ci\u003eukemi \u003c\/i\u003eskills; the anatomy of wristlocks; useful training equipment; exercises for individual, off-mat practice; and verbal self-defense techniques. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike most Aikido manuals, this one draws from multiple systems (including Aikikai and Yoshinkan Aikido as well as Judo) and many seemingly unrelated topics to enhance understanding of the underlying principles of Aikido. Peppered with humorous anecdotes, creative analogies, and real-life lessons, this is a practical and inspiring guide for all Aikidoists.\"I wish I'd had a book like this one when I started teaching 25\u003cbr\u003eyears ago! A valuable resource for beginners, senior students, and teachers\u003cbr\u003eof the art.\" \u003cbr\u003e—George Simcox, Virginia Ki SocietyC.M. Shifflett is the author of \u003ci\u003eKi in Aikido: A Sampler of Ki Exercises\u003c\/i\u003e, and is a student of the late George Simcox.","brand":"Blue Snake Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303278792933,"sku":"NP9781583942178","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781583942178.jpg?v=1767721158","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/aikido-exercises-for-teaching-and-training-isbn-9781583942178","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}