Aikido Talks: Conversations with American Aikidoists (Paperback)
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Book Description
How Aikido has changed the lives and thoughts of 20 prominent American Aikido students and teachers. They • describe experiences with Aikido's founder • discuss Aikido's philosophy • explore the warrior spirit • relate Aikido to therapy, law enforcement, Taiko drumming and community building
Generally understood as a martial art, Aikido goes beyond self defense, transforming practicioners by changing their relationships to other people, attitudes toward violence, connections to the environment, and the focus of their lives. These interviews originally appeared in Aikodo Today magazine.
About the Author
Susan Perry and Ronald Rubin have been training in Aikido since 1978, founding Musubi Dojo in 1983 and Aikido Today magazine in 1987. Both have doctorates in Philosophy; he is Prof. of History of Ideas at Pitzer. His books include logic texts and a popular translation of Descartes' Meditations. Susan Perry is writing a book about Aikido's founder for Shambhala. They've also produced 12 videos on Aikido.
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