The Aikido Student Handbook: A Guide to the Philosophy, Spirit, Etiquette and Training Methods of Aikido
by:
Greg O'Connor (author)
In the past twenty years, the Aikido population has increased tremendously in the United States, primarily because of the vast number of comprehensive American instructors. Greg O'Connor walks the reader through the history and philosophy of aikido. He then, in short chapters peppered with photos...
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In the past twenty years, the Aikido population has increased tremendously in the United States, primarily because of the vast number of comprehensive American instructors. Greg O'Connor walks the reader through the history and philosophy of aikido. He then, in short chapters peppered with photos and illustrations, answers common questions about etiquette, training methods, and, in general, "what to expect" when practicing aikido.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781883319045 (1883319048)
Publish date: December 9th 1993
Publisher: Blue Snake Books
Pages no: 112
Edition language: English
Don't look for techniques in this book - O'Connor's book is all about how not to make a fool of yourself in the dojo: how to find a dojo/teacher, how to bow and behave, how to make your most out of your training and how to care for your aikido uniform.One would think this would be all self-explanato...