Hereis a unique approach to the teachings of the Founder of Aikido, MoriheiUeshiba, as interpreted by his direct student of fifteen years. Mitsugi Saotomeexamines the spiritual philosophy of the Founder, the warrior ideals of feudalJapan as the basis of his martial arts philosophy, and the scientificprinciples underlying the philosophy of Aikido technique.
Theauthor shows that the physical movement of Aikido is the embodiment ofprinciples of the spirit. Negative force is not countered with aggression butis controlled and redirected through the power and balance of spiral movement.This is the shape of Aikido and the dynamic shape at the foundation of allenergies of existence. Aikido movement can only be understood from its roots inuniversal law and the processes of nature. The sincere practice and study ofAikido deepens our appreciation for the perfection of nature's balance andbrings us back into harmony with our environment, other people, and ourselves....
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Hereis a unique approach to the teachings of the Founder of Aikido, MoriheiUeshiba, as interpreted by his direct student of fifteen years. Mitsugi Saotomeexamines the spiritual philosophy of the Founder, the warrior ideals of feudalJapan as the basis of his martial arts philosophy, and the scientificprinciples underlying the philosophy of Aikido technique.
Theauthor shows that the physical movement of Aikido is the embodiment ofprinciples of the spirit. Negative force is not countered with aggression butis controlled and redirected through the power and balance of spiral movement.This is the shape of Aikido and the dynamic shape at the foundation of allenergies of existence. Aikido movement can only be understood from its roots inuniversal law and the processes of nature. The sincere practice and study ofAikido deepens our appreciation for the perfection of nature's balance andbrings us back into harmony with our environment, other people, and ourselves....