THE ESSENCE OF AIKIDO Spiritual Teachings of Morihei Ueshiba by COMPILED BY JOHN STEVENS - 1999

Kodansha USA, 1999-03-15. Paperback. Good. 0.8000 10.0000 7.2000.

Kodansha USA, 1999-03-15. paperback. Used: Good.

Paperback. Very Good.

Tokyo, New York, London: Kodansha Inernational , 1999. Near Fine condition in a Near Fine dust jacket. Softcover in dust jacket. 7.25" wide by 10" tall. A solid copy. The spine is tight, square, and flat. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped ($17.00). No chips. No tears. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Foreword by Kisshomaru Ueshiba. Includes discussion of key concepts in Aikido philosophy, including kototama and misogi. Profusely illustrated with Morihei's mystical diagrams, spiritual poems, fascinating calligraphy, and over two hundred previously unpublished photos of Morihei in action. Includes many step-by-step photos showing various throws and pins. From the Dust Jacket: "For the first time in English, THE ESSENCE OF AIKIDO presents the profound philosophy of Aikido in Morihei's own words, disclosing many of the arcane secrets of Aikido's aims and… Read More

Kodansha USA, 1999-03-15. Paperback. First edition. 1999 stated first paperback edition with full number line paperback no marks and is in great conditionAND AS ALWAYS SHIPPED IN 24 HOURS; and emailed to you a USPS tracking number on all orders; all books are sanitized and cleaned for your protection before mailing

New York, New York, Usa: Kodansha America Inc., 1999. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. In Very Good Used Condition. With Minor Wear To Edges and/or Turned Corners. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. ~ Presents the profound philosophy of Aikido in Morihei's own words. It discloses many of the arcane secrets of Aikido's aims and methods. The book is considered by many to be an inspiring study of the spiritual and physical elements in Aikido, providing an important resource for martial arts practitioners and philosophy students alike. It includes Morihei's mystical diagrams, spiritual poems, and fascinating calligraphy. The book is structured into six pillars: Shiho-nage (four-directions throws), Irimi-nage (entering throws), Kaiten (open-and-turn movements), Kokyu-ho (breath-power techniques), Osae-waza (pinning techniques), and Ushiro-waza (rear techniques).

New York: Kodansha International, 1999. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Inscribed by Editor/Compiler. First Thus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Stiff black wraps, lettered in white. 3rd ptg. of softcover edition: 2001. Modest shelf/handling wear, a few thumbing marks to covers, crease to top back cover corner. Square, uncreased binding, clean interior. 200 pp., illus. w/ b&w photographs. Inscribed by compiler Stevens on half-title: "Aikido / is True, / Good, / & Beautiful!", with full signature, personalized, dated July 2002..

Kodansha USA, 1999-03-15. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!