Aikido The Way of Harmony John Stevens & Shirata Rinjiro

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This definitive, profusely illustrated manual covers the essential elements of the philosophy and practice of Aikido, the Japanese martial art that has been embraced by modern psychology and many Western bodywork therapies.
Useful to the beginner and experienced practitioner alike, the book details the traditional methods and techniques of Shirata Rinjiro, of whom John Stevens is a student. Noted for the precise execution of a wide range of techniques and an emphasis on Aikido as a spiritual path, Shirata Sensei's teachings exemplify the way of the warrior: superior technical prowess combined with profound spiritual insight.
In addition to photographs and descriptions of all the important Aikido techniques, Stevens recounts interesting and lively anecdotes about the history of Aikido and its founder, Ueshiba Morihei, who developed it from a martial art into a spiritual discipline. A biography of Shirata Sensei, complete with his reflections on fifty years of Aikido practice, is also included.
John Stevens is one of the few Western Aikido teachers in Japan. A Buddhist scholar and priest, he is author of several books, including Sacred Calligraphy of the East. Shirata Rin-jiro, senior practitioner and central figure in the development of Aikido, was one of the founder's earliest students and is currently director of the All-Japan Aikido Federation.

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