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An in depth examination of Aikido as a martial art, tracing the history and the development of the art from the Minamoto samurai to the founder O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. This book features many aspects of Aikido which have not been presented before in such an accessible manner. This volume stresses the martial aspect of Aikido with many practical techniques and principles clearly explained with hundreds of photographs. The author has more than forty years of experience training with many of O Sensei's direct disciples.

This volume emphasises principle over technique, showing responses to weapons attacks, kicking attacks as well as multiple opponents. Kaeshe waza (counter techniques) and ara waza (severe techniques) are also shown.

If you enjoyed the Last Samurai film then this is the volume for you. Sensei Coyle presents history and legends of the Kenshi Japanese swordmasters such as Minamoto Musashi, Tsukahara Bokuden and the Yagyu Shinkage Ryu. Many principles of swordsmanship and martial arts are described and explained through the interaction of the Kenshi and the Zen priest Takuan. At once a treatise on the martial arts and an adventure story. The book is also illustrated by the author.