Shifflett .:. Aikido Exercises

Shifflett, C.M.,
Aikido Exercises for Teaching and Training. Merrifield: Round Earth Publ., 1999. xiv, 280 pages with illustrations, bibliography and index. Paperback. 395 g

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* A thorough training guide for aikido enthusiasts of all persuasions, Shifflet explains the rationale behind the exercises and addresses common questions and concerns of students and teachers.
Bestell-Nr.159703 | ISBN: 1-55643-314-x | 978-1-55643-314-6

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Shifflett | Aikido

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The exercises contained in this book are based on hitori-waza, the
simple building blocks that underlie the most spectacular Aikido
throws. These are augmented with testing techniques, class demon-
strations, and underlying basics of physics, anatomy, and psychology.
Includes:
• Introduction for Beginners
• Common questions and observations
• Relationships between exercises and throws
• An approach for safe mastery of rolling and ukemi skills
• Anatomy of wristlocks
• Useful tools, toys, and equipment
• Verbal Self-Defense
• Exercises for individual off-mat practice
• Books, videos, references, and Internet resources
Forward by George Simcox, Chief Instructor
Virginia Ki Society
with commentary, anecdotes, and exercises from teachers and students
of Aikikai, Yoshinkan, Judo, and other styles of the Internet Aikido-L
world-wide cyberdojo.

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