Author: Roedel, Bodo.
Author: Gaertel, Nadja.
Author: Werner, Susen.
Publication year: 2011
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport,
Resource type: Physical
ISBN: 9781841263021 (pbk.) : 1841263028 (pbk.) :
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.
Extent: 341 p. : col. ill., ports. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Description: Aikido is the Japanese martial art developed in the early 20th century as a synthesis of other martial arts and a philosophy of peace, the goal of which was to create an art that could be used by practitioners to defend themselves. This book presents readers with an overview of the principles and techniques of this martial art.