The Power of Aikido That Affirms Book by Satoshi Gondo
The Power of Aikido That Affirms Book by Satoshi Gondo
The Power of Aikido That Affirms Book by Satoshi Gondo

The Power of Aikido That Affirms Book by Satoshi Gondo

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THE SECRETS OF BUDO WILL MAKE YOU STRONGER AND HAPPIER

DISCOVER THE EXTRAORDINARY POWER OF AIKIDO—THE MARTIAL ART OF ACCEPTANCE!

Online abuse, harassment, toxic behavior...
In a world that can feel increasingly difficult to live in, the power of acceptance may be the answer.

Aikido does not resist an opponent’s force.
It allows the opponent to do what they intend to do.
And in doing so, it can even turn an enemy into an ally.

Packed 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.

Why does life sometimes feel so difficult? Could it be because we live in a world filled with constant rejection and negativity?

Through Aikido, a unique martial art founded on the principle of acceptance, we can begin to see the world in a more positive way.

Packed with tips for improving your martial arts.
Packed with insights for making life easier.
Read it to become stronger. Read it to become kinder.

Unfortunately, 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.

I 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.

That is because Aikido is a martial art of acceptance.

Through Aikido, we can understand that acceptance can be more constructive than rejection.

And acceptance has the power to overcome negativity.

It is my hope that this Aikido of acceptance can become a new symbol for our times.
— From the Introduction

CONTENTS

● CHAPTER 1: WHY NEGATIVITY HURTS

  1. Aren’t There Too Many “Bad News” Stories?
  2. The Internet: A Paradise for Negativity
  3. Characteristics of People with Low Self-Esteem
  4. Why Does Everyone Seem to Share the Same Values?
  5. The Fear of the “Bumping Man”
  6. Thoughts on Living in an Age When Smoking Is Treated as an Absolute Evil
  7. “Acceptance” Means Facing Something Seriously; “Rejection” Means Turning Away

● CHAPTER 2: CAN YOU “ACCEPT” AN OPPONENT’S ATTACK?

  1. The Dojo as a Space of Acceptance
  2. Basic Training Anyone Can Begin Immediately
  3. Aikido’s “Copernican Revolution”
  4. Is Acceptance the Ultimate Secret of Martial Arts?
  5. What Is Really Happening in Shomen-uchi?
  6. The Miracle Created Through Musubi
    — Reaching an “Invincible” State Where the Opponent’s Attack No Longer Lands

● CHAPTER 3: THE MARTIAL PRINCIPLES OF “ACCEPTANCE”

  1. Is the Spiral a Form of Acceptance?
  2. Hands That “Accept” an Opponent’s Grip
  3. Kote-gaeshi Begins with Acceptance

● CHAPTER 4: THE PRINCIPLES OF “ACCEPTANCE” IN AIKIDO TECHNIQUES

  1. Is It Really Okay to Accept?
  2. Ikkajo Through Acceptance
  3. Nikajo Through Acceptance
  4. Irimi-nage Through Acceptance
  5. Acceptance When You Are Grabbed
  6. Can a “Smile” Become a Technique?

● CHAPTER 5: TRAINING METHODS FOR PRACTICAL SELF-DEFENSE

  1. What Does It Mean for a Technique to “Work in a Real Fight”?
  2. How to Avoid Being Controlled

● CHAPTER 6: BREATHING AND KI

  1. The Importance of Breathing
  2. Recommended Breathing Methods
  3. The Positive and Negative Powers of Ki
  4. Experiencing Ki for Yourself

● CHAPTER 7: WORDS AND SOUNDS OF “ACCEPTANCE”

  1. Words That Affirm
  2. Sounds That Affirm
  3. Rebuilding the Spirit Through the Power of Acceptance

● CHAPTER 8: HOW SOCIAL MEDIA BECOMES A “HELL OF NEGATIVITY”

  1. Statistics and Analysis of Social Media Comments
  2. Acceptance Can Overcome Negativity
  3. The Essence of Aikido

● CHAPTER 9: CAN WORLD PEACE BECOME A REALITY?

  1. How the World Is Structured
  2. Letting Go of Negativity
  3. The Essence of the Japanese People
  4. Can World Peace Be Achieved?

Author: Gondo Satoshi Born in Osaka in 1966, Gondo Satoshi began his martial arts journey with boxing in middle school. He later trained under a senior disciple of Sunadomari Sumihide Sensei, delving into Aikido's profound "breathing power" at the Banseikan dojo in Kumamoto. His ongoing exploration focuses on the art of "tying" in martial arts and life.

Language: Japanese

212 pages

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