{"product_id":"the-power-of-aikido-that-affirms-book-by-satoshi-kondo","title":"The Power of Aikido That Affirms Book by Satoshi Gondo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTHE SECRETS OF BUDO WILL MAKE YOU STRONGER AND HAPPIER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDISCOVER THE EXTRAORDINARY POWER OF AIKIDO—THE MARTIAL ART OF ACCEPTANCE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnline abuse, harassment, toxic behavior...\u003cbr\u003eIn a world that can feel increasingly difficult to live in, the power of acceptance may be the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAikido does not resist an opponent’s force.\u003cbr\u003eIt allows the opponent to do what they intend to do.\u003cbr\u003eAnd in doing so, it can even turn an enemy into an ally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePacked with insights for becoming stronger in martial arts—and for living life with greater ease—this unprecedented guide reveals principles that can be applied both on and off the mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy does life sometimes feel so difficult? Could it be because we live in a world filled with constant rejection and negativity?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThrough Aikido, a unique martial art founded on the principle of acceptance, we can begin to see the world in a more positive way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePacked with tips for improving your martial arts.\u003cbr\u003ePacked with insights for making life easier.\u003cbr\u003eRead it to become stronger. Read it to become kinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnfortunately, we now live in a society filled with negativity, where online abuse can become so severe that people are driven to take their own lives. The online world makes it easy to attack others anonymously, without showing one’s face or name. Many of its victims are young people, and online abuse has become a major form of bullying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI believe that through musubi—the principle of connection at the heart of Aikido—we can shine a light into the darker aspects of our times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat is because Aikido is a martial art of acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThrough Aikido, we can understand that acceptance can be more constructive than rejection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd acceptance has the power to overcome negativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is my hope that this Aikido of acceptance can become a new symbol for our times.\u003cbr\u003e— From the Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e● CHAPTER 1: WHY NEGATIVITY HURTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAren’t There Too Many “Bad News” Stories?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Internet: A Paradise for Negativity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacteristics of People with Low Self-Esteem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Does Everyone Seem to Share the Same Values?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Fear of the “Bumping Man”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughts on Living in an Age When Smoking Is Treated as an Absolute Evil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Acceptance” Means Facing Something Seriously; “Rejection” Means Turning Away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e● CHAPTER 2: CAN YOU “ACCEPT” AN OPPONENT’S ATTACK?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Dojo as a Space of Acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Training Anyone Can Begin Immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAikido’s “Copernican Revolution”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs Acceptance the Ultimate Secret of Martial Arts?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Is Really Happening in Shomen-uchi?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Miracle Created Through Musubi\u003cbr\u003e— Reaching an “Invincible” State Where the Opponent’s Attack No Longer Lands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e● CHAPTER 3: THE MARTIAL PRINCIPLES OF “ACCEPTANCE”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs the Spiral a Form of Acceptance?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands That “Accept” an Opponent’s Grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKote-gaeshi Begins with Acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e● CHAPTER 4: THE PRINCIPLES OF “ACCEPTANCE” IN AIKIDO TECHNIQUES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs It Really Okay to Accept?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIkkajo Through Acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNikajo Through Acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrimi-nage Through Acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcceptance When You Are Grabbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan a “Smile” Become a Technique?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e● CHAPTER 5: TRAINING METHODS FOR PRACTICAL SELF-DEFENSE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Does It Mean for a Technique to “Work in a Real Fight”?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Avoid Being Controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e● CHAPTER 6: BREATHING AND KI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Importance of Breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Breathing Methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Positive and Negative Powers of Ki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiencing Ki for Yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e● CHAPTER 7: WORDS AND SOUNDS OF “ACCEPTANCE”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWords That Affirm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSounds That Affirm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebuilding the Spirit Through the Power of Acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e● CHAPTER 8: HOW SOCIAL MEDIA BECOMES A “HELL OF NEGATIVITY”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatistics and Analysis of Social Media Comments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcceptance Can Overcome Negativity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Essence of Aikido\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e● CHAPTER 9: CAN WORLD PEACE BECOME A REALITY?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the World Is Structured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetting Go of Negativity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Essence of the Japanese People\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan World Peace Be Achieved?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: Gondo Satoshi\u003c\/strong\u003e Born in Osaka in 1966, Gondo Satoshi began his martial arts journey with boxing in middle school. 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