The Solution of Aikido Book by Tsuneo Ando

What Does Aikido Teach Us?

Aikido aims to rejuvenate Japan and guide humanity towards peace (Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido). Through maintaining the body's axis with "central force" and using "breath power" within that axis, one can reach a state of "guidance" to effortlessly control an opponent. Author and direct disciple of the master Gozo Shioda, speaks extensively on this profound concept.

Why Aiki? What does Aiki teach us? And what is the true meaning of the founder's "prophecy"? The principles of Aikido seen through the techniques of unity provide the key to navigating our chaotic world. This work also includes photo explanations of the "basic techniques" and "basic movements" of Yoshinkan Aikido.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: The Mysteries of Aikido

• The Prophecy / The True Intentions of Founder Ueshiba

Chapter 2: Yoshinkan

• Yoshinkan and Gozo Shioda / Basic Techniques / Uchi-deshi System / Overseas Assignments / Aiki in Daily Life / The System of the Dragon

Chapter 3: Basic Movements

• Encounters / Amidst Adversity / Solo Training / The System for Improvement

Chapter 4: Martial Strength

• Light and Dark / In the Land of Urayasu / Reading Ki

Chapter 5: Development

• Dodging Bullets / Expanding Globally / Education and Health

Chapter 6: Unity

• Musubi / Major Issues / Harmony and Integration / Returning to the Basics

Chapter 7: Central Force

• Unrecognized Weaknesses / Legs and Hips / Space Between the Armpits / Stance / Final Movements

Chapter 8: Breath Power

• The Breath of the Dragon / Gratitude / Building the Dragon Dojo / Lower Abdomen / Investing Time and Effort / What I Don’t Understand / Mindlessness

Chapter 9: Flow of Ki

• Standard, Cursive, and Semi-cursive / The Power of Suppression

Chapter 10: Guidance

• Filling the Opponent’s Gaps / Different Dimensions

Chapter 11: Basics and Ki

• Mastering the Basics / Spirit of Altruism / Microcosm and Macrocosm / Rehabilitation

Chapter 12: Aikido’s Teachings

• Attraction / Universal Energy / Winning Without Fighting

Technique Section

Basic Techniques

1. Shihonage
2. Ikkajo Osae
3. Nikkajo Osae
4. Sankajo Osae
5. Yonkajo Osae
6. Iriminage
7. Elbow Lock
8. Tenchinage
9. Kotegaeshi
10. Kokyuho

Basic Movements

1. Tai no Henko
2. Strengthening the Arms
3. Final Movements

Columns

1. Aikido Quotes and Proverbs 1: "Every moment, in all situations, is the best dojo."
2. Tips for Improvement 1: "Invest in your training uniform."
3. Aiki Principles 1: "Laughter is a wonderful medicine."
4. Aikido Quotes and Proverbs 2: "Harmony in confrontation."
5. Tips for Improvement 2: "Write it down."
6. Aiki Principles 2: "Avoid complaints and dissatisfaction."
7. Aikido Quotes and Proverbs 3: "Victory over oneself is the true victory."
8. Tips for Improvement 3: "Set deadlines."
9. Aiki Principles 3: "You are your own best teacher."
10. Aikido Quotes and Proverbs 4: "Sacrifice yourself and you will float."
11. Tips for Improvement 4: "Have a rival."
12. Aiki Principles 4: "What comes first, the dragon or the clouds?"

Author: Tsuneo Ando

Born in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture in 1956. Tsuneo Ando began his Aikido training at Tokushima University with the Aikikai club. After graduation, he worked for a trading company before becoming an uchi-deshi (live-in student) at Yoshinkan Aikido under the late headmaster Gozo Shioda. After 20 years of rigorous training, Ando had a mystical experience that revealed the secret of "central power" in Aiki. He established Yoshinkan Aikido Ryu in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture in 1996 and became the chief instructor at the Yoshinkan headquarters dojo in 2008. Ando is known for his fundamental-focused training and clear teaching methods, attracting many international students. In addition to regular classes, he teaches at elementary schools and conducts self-defense courses. He continues to delve into the principles and theory of Aikido.

259 pages

Language: Japanese

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