The Book. The book concludes with a section containing additional information about Aikido and its training. ISBN

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The Book Aikido is a highly developed martial art form based on standardized principles.

Both the theoretical background and the method of learning Aikido are clearly explained.

Besides this, the basics of the foot and hand movements in Aikido are covered.

1 The Book Aikido is a highly developed martial art form based on standardized principles. The book uses numerous examples of movements in order to explain these. Both the theoretical background and the method of learning Aikido are clearly explained. In this way the book is interesting for the beginner and advanced pupil alike. Besides this, the basics of the foot and hand movements in Aikido are covered. Finer points of detail in the basic techniques are also covered in addition applications of the basic techniques are explained. The roles of the defender and the attacker in Aikido are gone into in detail. The book content is in accordance with the principles of the mainstream of the worldwide Aikido organization (Aikikai). The book concludes with a section containing additional information about Aikido and its training. ISBN $ US/ 14.95/E

Dr Bodo Roedel has been a regular attendant at his seminars and is continuing to educate himself further this way.

2 The Author Dr Bodo Roedel (born 1971), 5th dan Aikikai, has been practicing Aikido since he was 16 years old. Since 1993 he has been a pupil of one of the leading worldwide masters in Aikido Christian Tissier Shihan, 7th dan Aikikai. Dr Bodo Roedel has been a regular attendant at his seminars and is continuing to educate himself further this way. Since 1999, he has been passing on his knowledge in the Bodo Roedel Aikido School in Cologne, Germany. His instruction emphasis on a modern, well-thought out and dynamic form of Aikido. Aikido Aikido is the constant search for the ideal technique. The longer you practice, the deeper this search will go and the better you will understand how demanding and exciting Aikido actually is. The fascinating moment thereby lies in the possibility of constant selfdevelopment. One important factor here is teaching and learning the fundamental basic techniques, the other is understanding the basic learning process which the attacker and the defender are undergoing while acting with each other and against each other. After all, the pleasure you take in the movements, the exchange and the contact with other people are also important components of the communicative aspect in aikido.

3 Aikido The Basics

4 To make reading easier this book has been written using exclusively the male form of the personal pronoun. This should be understood to include the female form as well. This book has been carefully checked. Nevertheless, no responsibility is accepted for the correctness of this information. The authors and the Publishers cannot be held responsible for any shortcomings or injuries that might ensue from the content of this book.

5 Dr. Bodo Roedel In collaboration with Nadja Gaertel and Susen Werner Aikido The Basics Techniques, Principles, Concept ikkyo omote waza Meyer & Meyer Sport

6 Original title: Aikido Grundlagen Meyer & Meyer Verlag, 2009 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Bodo Roedel Aikido The Basics Maidenhead: Meyer & Meyer (UK) Ltd., 2011 ISBN: All rights reserved, especially the right to copy and distribute, including the translation rights. No part of this work may be reproduced including by photocopy, microfilm or any other means processed, stored electronically, copied or distributed in any form whatsoever without the written permission of the publisher by Meyer & Meyer (UK) Ltd. Auckland, Beirut, Budapest, Cairo, Cape Town, Dubai, Graz, Indianapolis, Maidenhead, Melbourne, Olten, Singapore, Tehran, Toronto Member of the World Sport Publishers' Association (WSPA) Printed and bound by: B.O.S.S Druck und Medien GmbH ISBN: info@m-m-sports.com

7 CONTENTS Contents The Reason for a Book About Aikido Foreword by Christian Tissier shihan, 7th dan aikikai Notes About the Content of the Book What is Aikido? What is ki? Aikido Comparisons Judo Ju-Jitsu Karate Taekwondo The Basic Premises in this Book Aikido Exercise Forms Weapons in Aikido Foot Movements kamae ai-hanmi and gyaku-hanmi Changing Foot on the Spot irimi tenkan tai-sabaki tai no henka Foot Movements 90 Angles tsugi ashi shikko shomen uchi ikkyo omote waza shomen uchi ikkyo ura waza Foot Positions for Sword Exercises seigan kamae mu kamae waki kamae

8 AIKIDO THE BASICS 3 Hand Movements Hand Movements from an ai-hanmi katate dori First Option Second Option Third Option Fourth Option Fifth Option Hand Movements from a gyaku-hanmi katate dori First Option Second Option Third Option Fourth Option Fifth Option Grips Against the Sword Hand Movements Against Punches and Kicks Working up Techniques katate ryote dori ikkyo omote waza irimi nage kata dori men uchi kote gaeshi nikkyo ura waza shomen uchi irimi nage soto kaiten nage yokomen uchi ikkyo omote waza shiho nage ura waza Application jodan tsuki irimi nage jodan tsuki hiji kime osae mae geri irimi nage yokomen uchi ikkyo muna dori ikkyo omote waza

9 CONTENTS 5 Details of the Aikido Techniques ikkyo omote waza ura waza nikkyo omote waza Variation ura waza ai-hanmi katate dori nikkyo ura waza sankyo omote waza Variation ura waza yonkyo omote waza ura waza Variation gokyo shomen uchi gokyo yokomen uchi gokyo hiji kime osae omote waza ura waza ude garami irimi nage sokumen irimi nage (naname kokyo nage) shiho nage omote waza ura waza ude kime nage omote waza ura waza kaiten nage uchi kaiten nage soto kaiten nage ura waza kote gaeshi Second Option for kote gaeshi

10 AIKIDO THE BASICS 5.13 koshi nage koshi nage from the basis of the shiho nage omote waza koshi nage from the basis of the ude kime nage omote waza koshi nage from the basis of the ikkyo omote waza Dynamic Form tenchi nage sumi otoshi juji garame nage aiki otoshi kokyu nage ushiro kiri otoshi suwari waza kokyu ho Aikido is Based on Principles Correct Posture shisei Balanced Distance ma-ai Searching for Exchange aiki kokyu ho kokyu ho (Second Option) Maintaining a Guard Working with Axes and Angles Learning Pure and Economical Movements Maintaining One s Own Integrity and Preserving That of the Opponent Intention, Decision and Action ki-ken-tai Learning Aikido The Three Phases of Learning in Aikido Aikido as a Way of Learning Freedom of Movement Ideal Techniques and Application Examples of Movements gyaku-hanmi katate dori ikkyo omote waza gyaku-hanmi katate dori soto kaiten nage Application mae geri ikkyo omote waza mae geri ikkyo ura waza jodan tsuki soto kaiten nage mawashi geri soto kaiten nage

11 CONTENTS 7.6 Working with Priorities Changing the Rhythm of Movement Learning the Role of Uke ukemi Getting the Correct Position Maintaining Contact Working with Agreements Attacking Correctly ai-hanmi katate dori gyaku-hanmi katate dori kata dori muna dori katate ryote dori kata dori men uchi ryote dori ryo hiji dori ryo kata dori shomen uchi yokomen uchi men uchi jodan tsuki chudan tsuki mae geri mawashi geri ushiro ryote dori ushiro ryo hiji dori ushiro ryo kata dori ushiro katate dori kubi shime ushiro eri dori Rolling and Falling (Breakfalls) Rolling Over Backward ushiro ukemi Variation Rolling Over Forward mae ukemi Falling Forward High Breakfall Advanced Falling Techniques Handstand Fall Falling Like a Leaf

12 AIKIDO THE BASICS 8.6 Ukemi as a Part of the Technique irimi nage Holding Techniques ikkyo omote waza Using Your Body Weight Further Information Correct Warm-up Physiological Changes in Warm-ups Warming Up in Aikido Equipment, Exercise Area and Etiquette The Grading System The History of Aikido Tips for Beginners FAQ How Long Does it Take to Learn Aikido? Can Aikido be Used in Self-defense? Is Aikido a Form of Meditation? How Can I Find the Best dojo? What is a Suitable Age to be Doing Aikido? Information Sources Books DVDs Internet Addresses, Association and Photo & Illustration Credits Glossary of Japanese Terms Index Making of

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