Aikido it is the unique martial art, developed by the famous master Morihei Ueshiba. Its name can be translated as "The way of life energy harmonization". The aim of Aikido is not a victory over an adversary, but the ability to force him to refuse aggression. This book acquaints readers with principles and base technique of this globally known and popular type of martial arts. Along with it there are considered in detail the bases of techniques Aikido with traditional weapon: sword - Ken and stick - Jo.The wide diversity of illustrative material allows a reader to understand the essence of this art of self-defense deeper. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1. Etiquette and activities Chapter 2. Meditation in Aikido Chapter 3. Stances and movements Chapter 4. Attack methods Chapter 5. Kihon Dosa - Pair exercises Chapter 6. Osae Waza - Pain controls Ikkyo - The first control Nikkyo - The second control Sankyo - The third control Yonkyo - The forth control Gokyo - The fifth control Chapter 7. Nage Waza - The technique of throws Shiho Nage - The throw in four sides Irimi Nage - "The counter throw" Kokyu Nage Kotegaeshi - Twisting a hand to the external side Koshi Nage - The throw through a hip Juji Garami - The throw by the cross twist Kaiten Nage - The round throw Tenchi Nage - The throw Shy and Earth Sumi Otoshi - The corner throw Aiki Otoshi - Aiki throw Chapter 8. Holds combinations Chapter 9. Kaeshi Waza - Counter Techniques Chapter 10. Aiki Ken - Sword techniques Ken Suburi - Base bundles with a sword Kumitachi Chapter 11. Aiki Jo - Base techniques with a stick Part 1. Aiki Jo - base technique Jo Suburi - Base bundles with a stick Kumi Jo - pair exercises with a stick Forms - Kata Part 2. Aiki Jo - Complicated techniques with a stick Jo Kata in 31 movements Combat combinations Kumi Jo - Pair exercises with a stick (Complicated techniques) Conclusion
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