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Advanced Aikido

By: Phong Thong Dang,Lynn Seiser

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Master Japanese Aikido with this illustrated martial arts guide. Aikido, while uniquely beautiful among the martial arts, is also deceptively powerful, effective, and efficient. Dedicated practitioners know that advanced training means not only striving to master techniques, but also developing a deeper understanding of the history, philosophy and concepts at the core of this martial art. In Advanced Aikido, Phong Thong Dang and Lynn Seiser present an in-depth look at the complete art of Aikido, from the underlying theories that drive the techniques and strategies to advice on mastering the throws and locks fundamental to the art. Chapters in this Aikido book include: An in-depth look at the origins and philosophies of Aikido Discussion on utilizing ki to improve effectiveness Examination of fundamental theories and concepts essential to understanding Aikido Advanced techniques including throws and locks, counters and reversals, and combinations Effective strategies and skills for self-defense With over 400 illustrations and detailed instructions from one of the leading teachers in the field, even the most experienced practitioners can benefit from the lessons in this book.

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146290789X

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9781462907892

Aikido Weapons Techniques

The Wooden Sword, Stick, and Knife of Aikido

By: Phong Thong Dang,Lynn Seiser

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Aikido Weapons Techniques

The Wooden Sword, Stick, and Knife of Aikido

By: Phong Thong Dang,Lynn Seiser

Master the wooden weapons used in Aikido with this comprehensive martial arts training manual. Although aikido is often thought of as a nonviolent, noncompetitive martial art, the use of weapons was introduced by the art's founder O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. In fact, aikido techniques that use wooden weapons can enrich all aspects of your practice, helping you to understand both basic and advanced aikido technical tactics as well as conceptual strategies and skills. Building on the authors' belief that no empty-hand system is complete without weapons training, Aikido Weapons Techniques: The Wooden Sword, Stick, and Knife of Aikido demonstrates weapon use both as a training tool to better illustrate aikido principles, and as a self-defense against weapon attacks, focusing on the three primary weapons used in aikido: Ken--the wooden sword Jo--the wooden staff Tanto--the wooden knife A complete discussion of each weapon is included, with descriptions of the stances, grips, techniques, forms, defenses, and training appropriate for each. With over 200 step-by-step photographs and detailed instructions, this aikido book provides an in-depth exploration of weapons use in aikido--from its spiritual implications to technical theory and practical use.

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1462907555

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Aikido Basics

Everything you need to get started in Aikido - from basic footwork and throws to training

By: Phong Thong Dang,Lynn Seiser

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Aikido Basics

Everything you need to get started in Aikido - from basic footwork and throws to training

By: Phong Thong Dang,Lynn Seiser

Get your aikido training off to a great start--from basic footwork and throws to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to aikido for beginners. Are you planning to learn Aikido, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the unfamiliar terms used to describe the techniques? This aikido book offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be successful. You'll learn about: The origins of aikido--its philosophy, history and techniques How to find a teacher and a class that is right for you Getting ready--what happens in a typical Aikido class? The essentials--stances, strikes, grabs, throws, and pins How to complement your aikido training with ki exercises, multiple-person training, and freestyle exercises How to succeed in Aikido-- how to create an effective training program, test for belt promotion, and participate in competitions and tournaments Resources to help you further develop your Aikido skills

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1462902820

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9781462902828

THE RAIN STILL FALLS IN SAIGON

Short Stories

By: PHONG THU

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THE RAIN STILL FALLS IN SAIGON

Short Stories

By: PHONG THU

This book is a collection of stories that portray life as it is lived today under the shadow of the repressive and corrupt communist regime that now rules in Vietnam. The characters who live in these pages represent many levels of social class in the early 21st century in Vietnam.The stories illuminate the hardships and the soul-crushing routine of day-to-day life in a society governed by bullying bureaucrats and petty apparatchiks. The reader will meet orphaned children who wander the streets—selling newspapers or lottery tickets, collecting rubbish in exchange for a few spoonfuls of rice. There are stories of honest and patriotic intellectuals who have lost their way in a world that does not value their accomplishments. There are also sympathetic communists who now question their ideology and want to find a better way, but they cannot act for fear of economic hardship and even imprisonment. Another story addresses the issue of young women who have become victims of human trafficking, sold like cattle to rich foreigners. The title story, “The Rain still Falls in Saigon,” describes the return of an expatriate to her native land and her feelings of nostalgia and sadness as she surveys her homeland from an outsider’s perspective. All of the stories reflect the tears that the Vietnamese people have been crying for their country for more than 65 years.Doug BurkeEditor-at-large

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Xlibris Corporation

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1462869270

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9781462869275

Aikido Weapons Techniques

The Wooden Sword, Stick, and Knife of Aikido

By: Phong Thong Dang,Lynn Seiser

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The Wooden Sword, Stick, and Knife of Aikido

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Advanced Aikido

By: Phong Thong Dang,Lynn Seiser

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Advanced Aikido

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