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Budo : Teachings of the Founder of Aikido by Morihei Ueshiba (1996, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherKodansha America, Incorporated
ISBN-104770020708
ISBN-139784770020703
eBay Product ID (ePID)774290
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Book TitleBudo : Teachings of the Founder of Aikido
Number of Pages132 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1996
TopicMartial Arts & Self-Defense
FeaturesNew Edition
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation
AuthorMorihei Ueshiba
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight13 Oz
Item Length7.2 in
Item Width10.1 in
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SynopsisMorihei Ueshiba is rightly known as one of the world's greatest martial artists for his creation of aikido, the synthesis of his superb technique and his profound spiritual insight into the nature of the universe. Aikido is much more than just another fighting style, it is a holistic approach to life that Morihei described as "a divine path inspired by the gods that leads to truth, goodness, and beauty." Sadly, Morihei left few writings to explain his martial arts philosophy, preferring to teach his disciples by direct example. Aikido students will be familiar with photographs and film footage of Morihei as an old man, effortlessly defeating his much younger opponents, but very little has been published about Morihei's prewar years, when he was perfecting aiki-budo, as aikido was then known. In 1938 Morihei wrote Budo (Martial Way) as an instruction manual and a statement of the aims and spirit of his martial arts philosophy. Budo, however, was never made available to the general public, and it even contains the injunction that "these techniques ... should not be disclosed indiscriminately to the public." Now with the worldwide popularity of aikido rivaling that of judo and karate-do, the Aikikai Foundation and the Ueshiba family have decided that it is time for this historic treatise of the martial arts to be translated into English, and made available to general readers and students of aikido all over the world. Reproduced faithfully from the original, this seminal work contains one of the founder's few personal statements of his basic principles, expressed both in prose and mystical poetry. The text is accompanied by photographs of Morihei illustrating the aikido techniques he describes. This martial arts classic is preceded by an introductory biographical essay on Morihei by his son Kisshomaru Ueshiba, the present chairman of the Aikikai Foundation. This enlightening work recounts the founder's early life, his inspirational 'encounter with the religious mystic Onisaburo Deguchi, and the spiritual revelations that led him to develop the art of aikido. The volume concludes with a series of action photographs of the founder demonstrating aikido techniques, taken at a private dojo in Tokyo in 1936. This section also includes selected photographs of Morihei in action in 1951. The more than 400 historic photographs shown here provide an unequalled opportunity to observe the lifelong devotion to aikido and the continuity of performance that characterized Morihei's approach to his art., Morihei wrote this masterwork on the martial arts for his advanced students in 1938, outlining the spirit and aims of aikido. Illustrated with rare photographs., Morihei Ueshiba wrote this treatise on the martial arts for his advanced students in 1938, outlining the spirit and aims of aikido. The book includes rare photographs. Morihei Ueshiba is rightly known as one of the world's greatest martial artists for his creation of aikido, the synthesis of his superb technique and his profound spiritual insight into the nature of the universe. Aikido is much more than just another fighting style, it is a holistic approach to life that Morihei described as a divine path inspired by the gods that leads to truth, goodness, and beauty.' Sadly, Morihei'
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- 14 Jun, 2022
Budo
Morihei Ueshiba and his teachings have always fascinated me perhaps because we knew very little about it, and that was only due to his teaching Aikido directly to his students/disciples rather than writing it all down for teaching. Thanks Goodwill Industries for a good buying experienceVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
