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Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and useful Japanese martial arts. Aikido was created in Japan in the 1920's by Morihei Ueshiba, also known as Osensei. To possess the skills, techniques and attitude of the faithful practitioner of aikido, one must achieve a very high level of integration of the powers of mind and body, the harmonious combination of physical means and ethical motives. By controlling body position and learning how to harmonize important physical and mental abilities, anyone (regardless of size, strength or weight) can fend off attacks usingthis sophisticated martial art. Written and illustrated by husband/wife team, Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook, Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere, with over 1, 200 illustrations, includes many Aikido techniques in chapters such as: - What is Aikido? - The Foundations of Aikido - The Practice of Aikido - The Basic Techniques of Neutralization - Advanced Practice - And more! | Aikido And The Dynamic Sphere by Adele Westbrook, Paperback | Indigo Chapters