Aikido is a martial art developed in Japan by Master Morihei Uyeshiba. It is only in recent years - since World War II - that it has spread outside Japan.

At this juncture, as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Founder of Aikido, Ueshiba Morihei, it behooves us to reflect deeply on at least two things.

Exciting and high-energy, Aikido keeps growing in popu-larity. This martial art uses an irresistible and challenging mix of flexibility, speed, and agility.

Aikido Ground Fighting is a unique look at the roots of Aikido and a provocative glimpse into its future, exploring how traditional standing techniques

These interviews with two generations of American martial artists describe how aikido translated from Japan in to an American art

Ancient theory, modern practice: Dynamic Aikido brings together the whole spectrum of theoretical and applied aikido. Through it, one can become perfectly attuned to one's opponent

Aikido Talks contains interviews with prominent American Aikido students and teachers, who describe their experiences with Aikido's legendary founder, discuss Aikido's philosophy

Aikido is a fully illustrated research guide for students of aikido, and includes step by step explanations of the four major katas of aikido

Aikido may be described as one of the most subtle and sophisticated of the martial arts. Its techniques are complex while its accomplished performance is graceful and elegant.