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Atemi : The Thunder and Lightning of Aikido by Ken Jeremiah and Walther von Krenner (2016, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherTambuli Media

ISBN-10069267182X

ISBN-139780692671825

eBay Product ID (ePID)20038763059

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Book TitleAtemi : the Thunder and Lightning of Aikido

Number of Pages228 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2016

TopicMartial Arts & Self-Defense

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation

AuthorKen Jeremiah, Walther Von Krenner

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight14.3 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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LCCN2016-935149

SynopsisAtemi: The Thunder and Lightning of Aikido revisits the source of the art by teaching the striking methods that made Ueshiba's techniques so effective. This is the most comprehensive text on striking in Aikido, and it begins with the notion that strikes should not be disregarded in modern dojo. It explores the common (yet mistaken) notion of atemi as a secondary aspect of Aikido, and argues that such an idea is incorrect, since O-Sensei's own teachings reveal that striking is the very core of the art. The authors describe through brilliant and specific examples and clear photographs, how atemi is used in Aikido pins and throws while still keeping with the physical philosophy of the art. The journey continues as they then demonstrate how Ueshiba Morihei and some of his most important students viewed atemi and technique as one, instead of separate aspects of the art. The text is divided into three sections: Shodan (beginner's level), Chudan (intermediate level), and Jodan (advanced level). The final chapters suggest ways that O-Sensei taught his students how to develop internal power, which can be channeled into Aikido's powerful strikes. Atemi: The Thunder and Lightning of Aikido presents a thorough explanation of O-Sensei's teachings and suggests that many practitioners have only scratched the surface of the art's true nature.