Heart of Aikido: Philosophy .. Aikido

Author(s): Morihei Ueshiba

Aikido

With its message of universal harmony, the martial art of Aikido is attracting an ever-expanding number of followers all around the world. There are now 1,600,000 Aikido practitioners in 90 different countries. The Heart of Aikido: The Philosophy of Takemasu Aiki focuses on the human values and promotion of peace that legendary founder Morihei Ueshiba believed were at Aikido's core. Takemasu Aiki means, 'the life-generating force capable of unlimited transformations,' an idea that serves as the spiritual foundation on which Aikido rests. The book, translated into


Product Information

After mastering classical styles of jujutsu, kendo, and jodo, MORIHEI UESHIBA(1883-1969) created Aikido, an entirely original martial art, based on the teachings of the Omoto-kyo religion. After the Second World War, Ueshiba established the Aikikai Foundation in Tokyo to promote the dissemination of Aikido throughout the world.

General Fields

  • : 9781568365145
  • : Kodansha America, Inc
  • : Kodansha America, Inc
  • : 0.26
  • : 14 July 2013
  • : 195mm X 141mm X 18mm
  • : United States
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Morihei Ueshiba
  • : Hardback
  • : 144