Center: The Power of Aikido (Paperback)
Editorial Reviews
Review
"This interesting and thought-provoking book by Ron Meyer and Mark Reeder offers useful ideas for training and personal explorations of center."
- Hiroshi Ikeda Sensei
"Here is a remarkable book, not just for aikidoists but for all martial artists. Beyond kata, deeper than mere techniquue, its teaching takes us on a journey of mastery that rejoins heaven and earth. To learn the secrets of nearly effortless power, read this book."
- George Leonard
"This is the first book that seriously discusses how Aikido works. Buy it."
- Mike Sigman
Book Description
Employing a question-and-answer format, Center: The Power of Aikido outlines the five elements of power that the aikido enthusiast must use to succeed, and it explains strategic applications of movement that give the practitioner the advantage. Moving beyond techniques and forms, this engaging hands-on book explores the underlying dynamics of moving energy through the body and manipulating the energy of the aggressor.
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