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Volume 3 has been devoted exclusively to the introduction of AIKIDO techniques involving the use of the body. These techniques are almost unlimited in number and it was simply out of the question to include all of them in a book of this size.
Volume 3 has been devoted exclusively to the introduction of AIKIDO techniques involving the use of the body. These techniques are almost unlimited in number and it was simply out of the question to include all of them in a book of this size. The techniques in this book were picked entirely at the discretion of the author who sought, in selecting them, to establish some contexual correlation between pertinent techniques. Some of the techniques may well be construed as derivatives from the standard AIKIDO repertory. The author attempted to make the explanations about the techniques as simple and as clearcut as possible. As an invaluable aid, I took the liberty of quoting the words bequeathed by Founder Morihei Uyeshiba, which represent the "heart of techniques" in such a concise and incisive manner. These quotes should make my remarks sound superfluous.
I recall that the filming of the first and second volumes was completed in July and September last year, respectively. It was around that time that NHK decided to take up AIKIDO as one of Japan's traditional martial arts in its overseas-oriented program titled "INTRODUCTION TO JAPAN". An NHK team visited our Dojo at Iwama, Ibaraki Prefecture, for the location filming. I am pleased to hear that this worthy project was successfully completed. I wish to thank Mr. Hiroaki Otawa and Mr. Hironari Inagaki of the NHK International Bureau, as well as the filming staff, for their fine work and contribution to the cause of AIKIDO. I am particularly grateful to Mr.
Otawa, who is known to be dedicated, body and soul, to the world of martial arts. I sincerely wish him success in establishing a wider recognition of Japanese martial arts overseas.
In the meantime, I have learned that Minato Research & Publishing Co., Ltd. has decided to film my exercises in 8mm movies as a teaching aid. It is highly recommended that the readers use these movies as a supplemental aid to my books.
| Binding | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Japan Publications |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Number of Pages | 139 |
| Pubilcation Date | 1974 |
| Condition | Used - Very Good |