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Larry Feldman · 10-14-2005, 04:50 PM

You are comparing apples and oranges.

Shioda's book has more techniques.

You can't learn Aikido from a book.

If you study Shioda's style (or a related one) of Aikido then it may be helpful as a reference to supplement your teacher, but you can't learn Aikido from a book....

Shifflet is especially valuable if you are a beginner in Shin Shin Toistsu Aikido or any of the offshoots. Seidokan, Kokikai, Shin Budo Kai, etc.

I usually only recommend Aikido books that cover philosophy, history or 'verbal aikido'.

If you are insistent on a technique book buy a DVD instead.

10-14-2005, 04:50 PM	#2
Larry Feldman Dojo: Atlanta School of Aikido Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 386 Offline	Re: wanting to compare 2 books You are comparing apples and oranges. Shioda's book has more techniques. You can't learn Aikido from a book. If you study Shioda's style (or a related one) of Aikido then it may be helpful as a reference to supplement your teacher, but you can't learn Aikido from a book.... Shifflet is especially valuable if you are a beginner in Shin Shin Toistsu Aikido or any of the offshoots. Seidokan, Kokikai, Shin Budo Kai, etc. I usually only recommend Aikido books that cover philosophy, history or 'verbal aikido'. If you are insistent on a technique book buy a DVD instead.