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Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Deutsch
Description
"This first DVD of the educational film-series 'Aikido fundamental techniques vol. 1' advertises the essentials of Aikido. Besides of warm up gymnastics specifically developed for Aikido (taiso), lessons to drop school (ukemi), to the basic forms of movement (sabaki), to body stances and distance (kamae, maai) are included. Eventually this DVD introduces the beginner to the basic forms (kihon) of central fundamantal techniques."--Container.
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ix, 132 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Aikido is the "Art of Peace", a discipline that emphasizes harmony and the peaceful resolution of conflict, practiced by over a hundred thousand Westerners. Far more than a self-defense technique, Aikido is a physical and spiritual discipline that aims at unifying the body and spirit with the natural forces of the universe, fostering compassion, wisdom, and fearlessness. This book serves as an accessible introduction to the basic principles and practices...
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xi, 206 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Reflections of a martial artist. "Today, when so many of us seek personal identity through what we buy, what car we drive...centering returns us to our true selves, liberating us from the tyranny of passing fads." The author, a World War II combat pilot, runs an aikido school in California.
10) Aikido basics
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Are you planning to learn Aikido, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the unfamiliar terms used to describe the techniques? Aikido basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.
13) Aikido
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Physical Desc
47 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history and basics of aikido and explains the mental and physical effects of practicing the martial art on everyday life.
14) The art of peace
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vi, 184 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
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Physical Desc
xviii, 226 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Kathy Park uses stories from her own life to illustrate how the principles of Aikido can be taken off the mat and out of the dojo to help us cope with the many challenges of life in an increasingly chaotic world"--Provided by publisher.
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