Aikido - Basic and Intermediate Studies

A comprehensive text, this book contains 274 pages fully illustrated with 1,112 photo drawings and 175 sketches delineating movement, with detailed explanations covering most of the initial studies a new student will undertake at basic and intermediate levels.

Simple principles are explained: disturbing balance, - connection and harmony - timing and leading – making use of gravity to create a fall – basic pins and other aspects which can lead to effective Aikido that anyone can develop.

Although no book about Aikido can be complete or truly comprehensive — since there are simply too many techniques and applications to fit into one volume, or even ten for that matter — the author with technical assistance from Graham Morris Sensei has attempted to convey principles that can be used to develop a deeper perception in the exploration of Aikido.

Along the way he hopes that the reader will see the beauty and the possibilities embodied in Aikido practice and will be inspired to study further.

The cost of the book is A$40-00 plus a subsidised package and posting cost of A$8-50 to anywhere in Australia. Bringing the overall cost to A$48-50. Overseas postage is more expensive.

Section Listing

• Part one- Introduction to Aikido.
• Part Two- The Art of Falling.
• Part Three- Responding to an attack.
• Part Four- Application of technique.
• Part Five- Nage Waza-Throwing Techniques.
• Part Six- Adding complexity and a degree of difficulty.
• Part Seven- Training with weapons.

For more information contact John Litchen at jlitchen@bigpond.net.au

John's mailing address is:

John Litchen
PO Box 3503,
Robina Town Centre , Queensland, 4230

John can also be contacted by phone or email.