The Intuitive Body
Discovering the Wisdom of Conscious Embodiment and Aikido
Written by Wendy Palmer
Price: $17.95
Blue Snake Books
The Intuitive Body draws on the principles of the non-aggressive Japanese martial art aikido and meditation to present a fresh approach to cultivating awareness, attention, and self-acceptance. Author Wendy Palmer shows readers through basic practice and partner exercises how to become more aware of the body and trust its innate wisdom...
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The Leadership Dojo
Build Your Foundation as an Exemplary Leader
Written by Richard Strozzi-Heckler
Price: $24.95
Frog Books
History is filled with accounts of great leaders, but how did they become so? Written for emergent leaders in any endeavor, this new work from renowned consultant Richard Strozzi-Heckler offers a new approach to leadership. The first book of its kind to base business and management strength on integral body awareness...
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Aikido
The Essential Guide to Mastering the Art
Written by Bruce Allemann
Price: $19.95
Blue Snake Books
Aikido combines elements of self-defense technique, spiritual enlightenment, and self-confidence into a complete system for physical and spiritual health. This simple but thorough guide, aimed at both men and women, explains the origins, history, theory, and philosophy of aikido and gives detailed, illustrated instructions for aikido's essential techniques. Topics include dojos...
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Enlightenment Through Aikido
Written by Kanshu Sunadomari
Price: $16.95
North Atlantic Books
Enlightenment through Aikido focuses on Aikido's spiritual teachings, drawing on Sunadomari's experiences as a direct student of Morihei Ueshiba. Quotes from the founder and the author's interpretations show how Aikido can develop inner strength and tranquility. This book is an excellent companion for those practitioners who aspire to go beyond the...
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Center
The Power of Aikido
Written by Hiroshi Ikeda, Ron Meyer and Mark Reeder
Price: $14.95
Frog Books
Employing a question-and-answer format, Center: The Power of Aikido outlines the five elements of power that the aikido enthusiast must use to succeed, and it explains strategic applications of movement that give the practitioner the advantage. Moving beyond techniques and forms, this engaging, hands-on book explores the underlying dynamics of moving...
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The Structure of Aikido
Volume 1: Kenjutsu and Taijutsu Sword and Open-Hand Movement Relationships
Written by Gaku Homma
Price: $22.95
Frog Books
In this remarkable interpretation of the foundation of Aikido technique, Gaku Homma focuses on the relationship between Japanese swordsmanship and open-hand movement, uniting historical tradition with the contemporary development of the art of Aikido. Although the study of Kenjutsu and Aikido have long been associated, this is the first book in...
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Aikido in America
Edited by John Stone and Ron Meyer
Price: $16.95
Frog Books
Aikido in America is made up of first person narratives from a number of senior American Aikido practitioners. These are in-depth interviews which the subjects have participated in rewriting, and they give the broad scope of aikido. These interviews with two generations of American martial artists describe how aikido translated from...
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Aikido Sketch Diary
Dojo 365 Days
Written by Gaku Homma
Price: $12.95
Frog Books
In Aikido Sketch Diary: Dojo 365 Days, Gaku Homma introduces his readers to the annual round of events at the Nippon Kan dojo, where the new member has the opportunity to practice in daily activities the spirit of Aikido "beyond the mat." The section on uchideshi training describes goals and difficulties...
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It's a Lot Like Dancing
An Aikido Journey
Written by Terry Dobson, Edited by Riki Moss, Photographed by Jan Watson
Price: $22.95
Blue Snake Books
The text combines with the great photos to create an incredible reading experience. Anyone interested in getting more out of the martial arts than physical technique should read this book.
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Aikido in Everyday Life
Giving In to Get Your Way Second Edition
Written by Terry Dobson and Victor Miller
Price: $15.95
North Atlantic Books
Conflict is an unavoidable aspect of living. The late renowned aikido master Terry Dobson, together with Victor Miller, present aikido as a basis for conflict resolution. "Attack-tics" is a system of conflict resolution based on the principles of aikido, the non-violent martial art Morihei Ueshiba created after World War II. Not...
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The Aikido Student Handbook
A Guide to the Philosophy, Etiquette and Training Methods of Aikido
Written by Greg O'Connor
Price: $12.95
Blue Snake Books
In the past twenty years, the Aikido population has increased tremendously in the United States, primarily because of the vast number of comprehensive American instructors. Greg O'Connor walks the reader through the history and philosophy of aikido. He then, in short chapters peppered with photos and illustrations, answers common questions about...
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Children and the Martial Arts
An Aikido Point of View
Written by Gaku Homma
Price: $20.00
North Atlantic Books
In the first half of the book Gaku Homma gives a very detailed and convincing account of how he came to the martial arts (and aikido in particular), and how this has shaped his practice as a teacher. He gives many examples of conversations he's had with parents who want to...
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Living Aikido
Form, Training, Essence
Written by Bruce Klickstein
Price: $18.95
North Atlantic Books
Living Aikido contains excellent tips that would help sharpen the novice technique through the advanced practitioner. In the process of reading it, one undergoes an enlightening experience.
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Aikido and the New Warrior
Essays
Edited by Richard Strozzi-Heckler
Price: $16.95
North Atlantic Books
Aikido and the New Warrior includes essays which illuminate Aikido concepts as they apply to many different walks of life: sports, nature, anger, martial arts training, death, and aging to name a few. Please note that this book does not include information on martial arts techniques.
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Aikido for Life
Written by Gaku Homma
Price: $12.95
Blue Snake Books
A teacher's guide for instructing beginners of Aikido--this book appeals to the new beginner and experienced student alike. Nippon Kan was established in 1980 as a center for Denver residents to experience Japanese culture. The center has since served more than 6,000 studetns wit hits variety of classes, but its core...
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