Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Book by Seigo Okamoto (2nd Edition)(Hardcover)
The only book in English by Seigo Okamoto - student of Kodo Horikawa and founder of Roppokai Aikijujutsu.
This is the definitive book on Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu techniques, taught directly (with a license as a master) by Horikawa Kodo, who served as a substitute instructor for Takeda Sokaku, a master of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu, said to be the origin of Aikido. Master Okamoto Seigo, head of the Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Roppo-kai, explains the techniques from basic to advanced using sequential photographs. *Japanese-English bilingual edition
[Main contents] Sokaku, Yukimichi and Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu / Basics of Aikijujutsu (Basic techniques / Aiki techniques) / Advanced Aikijujutsu (Wrist grab / Chest grab / Sleeve grab / Shoulder grab / Two-point grab / Strangling / Striking / Short sword techniques / Seat grab / Special grab / Back techniques / Multiple grabs / Ground techniques / Stick techniques / Sword handling / Points to note in training) / Immortal Aiki / List of Roppokai dojos
Language: English & Japanese
Hardcover
216 pages