For the first time in English, The Essence of Aikido presents the profound philosophy of Aikido in Morihei's own words, disclosing many of the arcane secrets of Aikido's aims and methods.
All the major aspects of Aikido are clearly laid out in this beautiful beginner's guide to Aikido. Illustrated with over 90 photographs and using a clever 'page per topic' format,
"The Spiritual Foundations of Aikido is a necessary book, both timely and well written. William Gleason's book is the first to explain the spiritual teachings of the founder in detail.
Master Cheng's New Method of Taichi Chuan Self-Cultivation is the culmination and completion of Cheng Man-ch'ing's life work: the Simplified Method of Yang Style Taichi.
The Tai Chi Book is a detailed guide for students who have learned a Tai Chi form and want to know more. It also introduces beginners to the principles behind great Tai Chi, and answers common questions.
Henry Cooper is best remembered for the night when he nearly changed the course of boxing history. On 19 July 1963 he fought the up-and-coming Cassius Clay