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Online Ads: Can They Ruin Your Reputation?
Huffington Post (blog) - Sep 2, 2010
I visited an Aikido site that appeared to be run by a serious teacher who stated that he was "an author and Aikido instructor, 6 dan Aikikai. ...
 
Paonia man teaches beauty of martial arts
Delta County Independent - Sep 2, 2010
Sensai Saul Smithson, left, demonstrates techniques of aikido with student/teacher Michael Bailey. Smithson, 74, has more than 60 years of martial arts ...
 
Sandwell Aikido Club fights its way through a successful first year
Halesowen News - Sep 2, 2010
A CRADLEY Heath Aikido Club is raffling off free membership to celebrate its first birthday. Haden Hill Aikido Club has attracted several classes of young ...
 

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Aikido books


Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction


by: Adele Westbrook, Oscar Ratti
Having a long-time interest in martial arts, I remember seeing this title advertised in magazines years ago and decided to finally purchase a copy. It is well written and gives the reader a fine introduction to Aikido. Highly recommended.
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Aikido Exercises for Teaching and Training: Revised Edition


by: C.M. Shifflett
C.M. Shifflett's "Aikido for Teaching and Training," is a thoughfully crafted handbook that should benefit any Aikido practicioner. I myself am primarily a Shaolin Kung Fu stylist, however, I was honored to have studied with Shihan Paul Silvaine of Valley Aikido in Northhampton Massachusetts between 1985 and 1989. The Aikido that he taught me was inspiring to say the least, and its circular nature blends perfectly with both Kung Fu and Tai Chi methodology. This book has helped me to rekindle his teachings, and allowed me to resume practice in Aikido.
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The Art of Peace


by: Morihei Ueshiba
I just got this little gem-of-a-book in the mail a few days ago from Amazon. This book is loaded with amazing aphorisms which I put on the same level or higher than "A Joseph Campbell Companion." I'm a serious student of the Gospel and find that the teachings of Morihei Ueshiba mirrors Jesus' teachings in a secular [and spiritual] way. As an example on page 141: [When someone stands in opposition to you, there is an even fifty-fifty split. Greet an opponent who comes forward, bid goodbye to an opponent who withdraws.
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Total Aikido: The Master Course


by: Gozo Shioda
Though I never held any rank in Aikido, I have rank in several related martial arts and studied numerous other combat arts.(Jujitsu, Judo, Kendo, Kenjutsu, Krav Maga, Aikijutsu, Combatives, Karate). I only took up Aikido for a short time but I have always respected the art for its many beautiful and practical techniques. In fact, as a law enforcement trainer several of the techniques I teach came originally from Aikido or Aikijutsu. This book is clearly one of the best books on Aikido I have ever read.
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