Michael W. Taylor

'The best Aikido terminology book I have ever seen.'-Shihan Carmen Pelusi-Eight Winds Aikido

'A helpful guide for anyone who wishes to truly grasp the meaning of Aikido terminology.'-Steve Wade-long-time Aikido practitioner

Aikido Terminology is the most comprehensive Aikido terminology book currently in existence.

In includes a description of all fundamental Aikido terms, the Japanese kanji characters as used in Aikido, their meaning, a phonetic guide and cross-reference to a kanji guidebook for those who wish to study their meaning further.

The body of text is conveniently broken down into the folowing logical categories: stances, grasps, strikes, falls & rolls, fundamental techniques, various aikido actions, body parts, weapons, Aiki-wear, ranks, special training and miscellaneous items.

Most importantly; all terms are quickly and conveniently referenced by two complete indexes located at the end of the book. The result is the most useful Aikido terminology book on the market. It is an indispensable tool for all practitioners of Aikido. Enjoy.

Contents

Introduction
Special thanks
How to use this book
Explanation of the kanji pages
Chapter 1 The terms 'Aikido' and 'Aikido Practitioner'
Chapter 2 Stances
Chapter 3 Grasps
Chapter 4 Basic strikes
Chapter 5 Basic falls and rolls
Chapter 6 Fundamental techniques
Chapter 7 Aikido actions
Chapter 8 Part of the body
Chapter 9 Weapons/Aiki-wear/Ranks/Special training
Chapter 10 People
Chapter 11 Places
Chapter 12 Miscellaneous
Index
Credits… (mais)