Progressive Aikido

Third book in the lineage which began with the introductory Best Aikido, followed by the more advanced Aikido Master Course, this lavishly illustrated key text pulls together the essential elements of both its predecessors, and develops and expands them. Progressive Aikido is thus a distillation of the soul of that which gives Aikido form and life, and is written by the grandson of the founder of the martial art, Morihei Ueshiba.

A practical guide—written by the grandson of the founder of Aikido—for those seeking greater understanding of both the basic forms and advanced techniques. Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba, who drew on Japan’s rich history of martial arts to develop an entirely new system that preserves the classical tradition within a contemporary context. In Progressive Aikido, Moriteru Ueshiba, the grandson of the founder and the third Doshu (living symbol and embodiment of the spirit of Aikido), focuses on the most fundamental principle of Aikido: proper movement. Using hundreds of photographs and readily accessible explanations, Ueshiba shows how this crucial technique is the basis for all training, whether as a beginner or as a senior instructor. The book is based on a systematic, step-by-step approach that emphasizes proper movement to train in a range of Aikido techniques, from basic to advanced.

Presents an introduction to the fundamentals of aikido, covering training, techniques, and principles of the martial art.

Following the same pictorial format as its sister book, 'Essential Aikido', 'Progressive Aikido' presents a wide range of techniques and training methods to extend the Aikido practitioner's repertoire. The techniques are shown as sequences of photographs of key positions, where necessary each one annotated to improve the reader's understanding of tori's actions. The book is in eight parts covering Tachi Waza, Hanmi handachi Waza, Suwari Waza, Kaeshi Waza, Kanren Waza, Renzoku Waza, Ninin dori and Jiyu Waza.

Following the same pictorial format as its sister publication, 'Essential Aikido', 'Aikido Advanced Practice' presents a wide range of techniques and training methods to extend the Aikido practitioner's repertoire. They are termed 'advanced' because in the main they are practised only after an Aikido student has gained a good level of proficiency in basics (as described in 'Essential Aikido'). The techniques are shown as detailed sequences of photographs of key movements, each one annotated to improve the reader's understanding of tori's actions.The book is in seven parts:Part 1, extends the Aikido repertoire by describing tachi waza (techniques with both training partners standing) appropriate to most of the attack forms commonly practised in Aikido dojos. Part 2 covers a range of hanmi handachi waza (tori kneeling and uke standing) and Part 3 covers suwari waza (both partners kneeling).In Part 4, Kaeshi waza, or counter techniques, is presented in three forms, namely single counter techniques, multiple technique katas, and freeform, continuous counter techniques. They move progressively from relatively simple forms to advanced practice forms.Kanren waza, described in Part 5, addresses possible ways to adapt technique in response to uke's actions, typically when uke attempts to prevent a technique from completing.In Part 6, Renzoku waza, combinations of techniques appropriate to certain training situations are examined.Finally, in Part 7 a number of Ni Nin Dori techniques (in which two attackers hold tori) are illustrated and described.

Aikido is the Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba 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 while also protecting the aggressor from serious injury.

This is a handbook of various aikido techniques including locks and throws. There are also several variations and advanced techniques described.