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Last Review Posted by Al Gutierrez - posted: 11:06pm

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Is this just a new dvd release of the older Aiki News tapes previously produced, or do these contain new or different footage?

Product Details: "Noriaki Inoue: Aikido's Forgotten Pioneer"" by Ellis Amdur - posted: - Rating:

Last Review Posted by Ellis Amdur - posted: 7:00pm

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Some years ago, Bruce and I exchanged video/DVD of our respective films on ukemi. Of mine, he said, laughing, "You don't care about looking good - you are just teaching how to survive." That's accurate. Bruce's is far more. This video (and the introductory one before this) instruct on how to be a BRILLIANT uke - someone whose ukemi not only keeps one safe, but enables one to completely conform to the requirements of doing classical aikido. I do not mean by this that he teaches how to take a "dive." Rather, that you will learn as much about aikido technique TAKING ukemi (as Bruce suggests) as you will doing aikido techniques. A couple of years ago, I watched a class of Kato Hiroshi, where Bruce worked with various individuals in the room, as well as taking ukemi for Kato Sensei. He was tireless, a testimony to both good training and efficiency in movement - and he was able to work with Kato as if he was a lifelong student, even though they had just met. If you wish to master the kind of aikido that has been practiced in Japan post-war, of which a certain style of ukemi is essential, this video is the one. If you learn what is on these two tapes well, you will be able to walk into any Aikikai dojo in Japan (and many other styles as well) and not only be safe, but will stand out as someone that the instructor will desire to teach. I only hope that he makes a DVD as well. Rating: 10

Product Details: "Advanced Ukemi: The Art of Falling" by akiy - posted: - Rating: 10.00

Last Review Posted by Bob Blackburn - posted: 9:07am

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Kodo Ancient Ways, Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/Martial Artist by Kensho Furuya is a collection of 41 articles written for Martial Arts Training magazine. Each chapter/article is only a few pages but a lot is contained in each. There are many pictures and illustrations to help convey the current topic. Another feature I like are the quotes in the margin to highlight key aspects of the current topic. I decided to review this book first on here because I bought this book in 2002 and among my shelves of martial arts books, it is by far the one I come back to the most often. This book is on how to be the best martial artist and person you can be. The chapters are short but they will spur a lot of contemplation. This book is not meant to be skimmed over. It should be read in small increments and reflected upon. Each time you come back to the book and reread a chapter you will discover new meaning and application to your own training. Here are a few chapters and quotes: Learning Is Only the Second Step The very first step to learning is to become a completely blank slate. Hard or easy is just in your particular frame of mind. Many people with a lot less than you will accomplish much more than you in their lifetimes. Do not be defeated by a small mind or poor attitude. You Never Get Good in the Martial Arts We satisfy ourselves because we settle for less - even when we think we are getting more. Never be satisfied. Make Mistakes Correctly Respond to your mistakes correctly. A mistake is only another form of learning True Learning is Incomplete We seek knowledge, but when we convince ourselves that we understand that knowledge, the process of learning, training and being sensitive to everything around us ceases. Cultivate Inner Strength Please keep in mind that inner strength is not a matter of skill or strength. ... Inner strength is someone trying hard to make a good life for himself and those around him as best as he can. I hope these few quotes will get you to reflect on your path as a martial artist. There is much more in the book. Rating: 10

Product Details: "KODO: Ancient Ways" by Bob Blackburn - posted: - Rating: 10.00

Last Review Posted by JRY - posted: 6:52am

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The craftmanship that went into the bokken is amazing. The variation in colour in the bokken that I received adds to its character. Althought not as heavy/dense as shiro kashi it still has a very nice feel and weight to it. Functionality wise, its been used a few times and is holding up very well to contact practice. would recommend getting one to any bokken enthusiasts just to admire the quality. Would make an excellent gift (especially the hand cut versions) to a senior practitioner. Rating: 10

Product Details: "L5 42" Standard Aikiken" by JRY - posted: - Rating: 10.00

Last Review Posted by JRY - posted: 10:16am

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very comfortable ricegrain cloth and again very good price for the quality. The main positives for myself are the shorter sleeves and the longer apron so it doesn't ride over the belt. Company itself is a pleasure to deal with. Rating: 9

Product Details: "Nine Circles AG-3 Deluxe Aikido Gi" by JRY - posted: - Rating: 9.00

Last Review Posted by JRY - posted: 10:02am

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purchased an Iwama bokken from ninecircles and have recommended them to others. very nice weight - feels very solid. was used for heavy contact/paired practice and held up extremely well. personally I think the best UK based Aiki store Rating: 9

Product Details: "Bokken" by ian - posted: - Rating: 9.00

Last Review Posted by Rupert Atkinson - posted: 4:05am

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This is my little book and I would just like to say that this book is about aiki, and that is why I do not really talk about ki. In fact, in my experience, most people who talk about ki have no clue what they are talking about and I will not add to the mess that is 'out there'. And in double fact, I now see Aikido as the way of aiki, certainly not the way of ki. My book is about how to develop aiki. It offers a practical approach. PS I can only rate my own book with 10/10, right :-) Rating: 10

Product Details: "Discovering Aikido" by akiy - posted: - Rating: 9.33

Last Review Posted by Mark Stokmans - posted: 4:39am

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Author: Abbas Kiani Une reaction spontané sur Aikido, Keri-waza, le livre de Mark Stokmans Je suis avant tout positivement surpris par l’esthétique de la présentation du livre (Aikido, Keri-waza van Mark Stokmans). Qui est en soi un art de répresentation. Les photos n’expriment pas seulement les techniques mais elles donnent aussi une dimension plus poetique à l’ensemble du sujet. Il est agreable à lire et à regarder. Les information historiques des arts-martiaux données, sont bien dosés pourqu’ elles ne fatiguent pas la lecture. L’aspect technique de Keri-waza n’est pas complètement méconnu aux professionels de l’aikido, mais elle n’est pas non plus dans les pratiques de tous les jours de nos dojos. C’est pourquoi je trouve ce livre très innovatif dans son ensemble. Il est evident que les puristes de ce sport pourraient montrer une résistance à l’égard de toute nouveauté et changement. Je suis toute fois convaincu que cela ne durera pas longtemps avant que keri-waza fasse partie integrant de l’aikido. Je dirai cela en connaissance de cause puisque j’ai eu l’occasion d’assiste à un de ses cours de Mark Stokmans à Utrecht (NL). Les techniques de coups de pieds qui est le travail de Uke sont efficaces, mais ce dont surtout est beau à voir c’est le travail de (Tori) le contre-attaque. La recherche de Mark est base sur ce dernier. Il montre la souplesse de l’aikido qui peut à tout moment neutraliser les attaques de Uke qu’elles soient par les mains ou par les pieds. Ces techniques sont d’autant plus interessant qu’elles sont basées sur les techniques de base de l’aikido (ikkyo, nikkyo, irimi…) et beaucoup d’autres techniques. Aikido est tout comme d’autres disciplines évolu qu’on accepte où pas et resister à son évolution est aller en contre courant de la philosophie de l’aikido puisqu’elle est basé sur l’ouverture de l’esprit. Pour conclure je dirais que ce livre ne peut qu’ajouter une valeur supplémentaire à l’aikido. Par ce text je voudrais saluer Mark Stokmans pour son livre sur Aikido, Keri-waza et à toutes personnes qui l’ont aidé à la realisation de ce livre. Écris par, Abbas Kiani , 12 ans d’expérience en aikido a Utrecht (NL) 15 ans d’expérience en Taekwondo (ceinture negre) A spontaneous reaction to Aikido, Keri-waza , the book by Mark Stokmans Above all I am surprised in a good way by the aesthetics of the presentation of the book. (Aikido, Keri-waza by Mark Stokmans). Which is in itself an art of presentation. The foto’s do not only express the technique but also give a more poetic dimension to the subject matter. It is pleasing to read and to look at. The historical information of the martial arts are well measured so that they do not tire at reading. The technical aspect of keri-waza is not completely ignored by the professionals of the aikido, but it is not a part of everyday practices of our dojos either. This is the reason why I find this book very innovative as a whole. It is evident that the purists of this sport could show a resistance with regard to all novelty and change. Nevertheless I am convinced that it will not take a long time before keri-waza will be an integral part of aikido. I will say that with full knowledge of the facts since I had the occasion to attend one of the trainings of Mark Stokmans in Utrecht (NL). The kicking techniques which are part of Uke’s work, are effective, but what is especially beautiful is to see the work of Tori in the counter-attack. The research of Mark is based on the latter. It shows the flexibility of the aikido which at any moment can neutralize the attacks of Uke regardless of they are made with the hands or feet. These techniques are so much more interesting because they are based on the basic techniques of the aikido (ikkyo, nikkyo, irimi…) and a lot of other techniques. Aikido is just like others disciplines which evolved that one accepts or not and resisting its evolution is to go against the philosophy of the aikido since it is based on the opening of the spirit. To conclude I would say that this book can only bring an additional value to the aikido. Through this text I would want to congratulate Mark Stokmans on his book on Aikido, keri-waza and to all persons that helped with the realisation of this book. Written by Abbas Kiani , 12 ans aikido experience 15 years Taekwondo (1st dan) Rating: 9

Product Details: "Aikido, Keri-waza - basic defensive techniques against kicks" by Mark Stokmans - posted: - Rating: 8.33

Last Review Posted by Nick Lowry - posted: 7:43am

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Mr. Tomiki's work is seminal and important in the development of modern aikido -- Rating: 10

Product Details: "Judo, with Aikido" by akiy - posted: - Rating: 10.00

Last Review Posted by Mark Stokmans - posted: 4:38am

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Author: Clark Bateman (excerpt) Original post: Aikidojournal.com This book is a thought-provoking look at adaptation of core Aikido techniques for use in kick defense. The book is well written, well laid out and the photography is good. Many techniques are illustrated with sequential photos. The typeset is comfortable, and the printing and paper are of good quality. Usually, when I review a new Aikido book, it is my sad duty to report that there is not much in the way of new information, but only a new presentation. That is not the case here, because just as kick defenses are not often seen in your neighborhood dojo, books with this much detail about the concept are very much new territory. Is it useful? For complete review klik here. Rating: 8

Product Details: "Aikido, Keri-waza - basic defensive techniques against kicks" by Mark Stokmans - posted: - Rating: 8.33

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