The Mystery of Aikido Book by Keisetsu Yoshimaru (Preowned)

This is the first book to define the essence of Aikido's breathing power and Tai Chi's strength. Aikikenpo, where the weak win, is all about raising hands, hand-holding, and transparent power. The secrets of Aikido, as orally passed down by Yukiyoshi Sagawa, are revealed for the first time. A must-read for students of not only Aikido, but all arts that use the arms.

Keisetsu Yoshimaru studied Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu under Yukiyoshi Sagawa, who many consider to be the most talented instructor of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu, from 1961 to 1976. After leaving Sagawa's dojo, Yoshimaru went on to study Daito Ryu, Jujutsu, and Chinese martial arts under Kinbei Sato. Yoshimaru later founded his own organization, the Aiki Rentaikai.

This is the one of 5 books that Keisetsu Yoshimaru has published on Aiki.

Length: 371 pages

Language: Japanese