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Aikido Basics - (Tuttle Martial Arts Basics) by Phong Thong Dang & Lynn Seiser (Paperback)

Aikido Basics - (Tuttle Martial Arts Basics) by  Phong Thong Dang & Lynn Seiser (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Are you planning to learn Aikido, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the unfamiliar terms used to describe the techniques? Aikido basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Get your aikido training off to a great start--from basic footwork and throws to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to aikido for beginners.</b> <p/>Are you planning to learn Aikido, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the unfamiliar terms used to describe the techniques? <p/> This aikido book offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be successful. <p/><b>You'll learn about: </b><ul><li><b>The origins of aikido</b>--its philosophy, history and techniques</li><li><b>How to find a teacher and a class</b> that is right for you</li><li><b>Getting ready</b>--what happens in a typical Aikido class?</li><li><b>The essentials</b>--stances, strikes, grabs, throws, and pins</li><li><b>How to complement your aikido training</b> with ki exercises, multiple-person training, and freestyle exercises</li><li><b>How to succeed in Aikido</b>-- how to create an effective training program, test for belt promotion, and participate in competitions and tournaments</li><li><b>Resources to help you</b> further develop your Aikido skills</li></ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>Aikido Basics</i> is organized and visually formatted to make it an easy to scan instructional book. How to pick the right class for you, how to behave, the etiquette, culture and every little nook and cranny are covered so you can walk into an Aikido club and have a solid understanding of what is expected of a school and the beginner. If you are looking to start Aikido or are a couple of belts deep (maybe earlier than blue or brown) than this book is in your zone. -- <b>Wade McMaster, <i>Martial Arts & Action Movies</i></b><br><br>The authors have masterfully blended learning with understanding and wisdom to form a book which is both compelling and insightful. If you are looking to learn martial arts, or are even just interested in finding out more about them, I can wholeheartedly recommend this book. <b>--American Preppers Online</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Phong Thong Dang</b> holds a sixth degree black belt in Aikido, a sixth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a fifth degree black belt in Judo, and an eighth degree black belt in Vietnamese Shaolin Kung Fu. The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame inducted Phong twice: once for his expertise in Aikido and again for his lifelong dedication to the martial arts. He has been featured in <i>Karate Illustrated</i>, <i>Aikido Journal</i>, <i>Aikido Today</i> magazine, <i>Martial Arts and Combat Sports</i>, and <i>Black Belt</i>. He has been in the martial arts for over fifty years and currently teaches in southern California. <p/><b>Lynn Seiser</b> is an internationally respected psychotherapist, consultant, and trainer. Seiser has over three decades of martial arts training and experience. He currently holds the rank of Sandan (second degree black belt) in Tenshinkai Aikido under Sensei Thong Phong Dang.

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