{"product_id":"the-essence-of-aikido-paperback-by-morihei-ueshiba-compiled-by-john-stevens-1","title":"The Essence of Aikido Paperback by Morihei Ueshiba; Compiled by John Stevens","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n                \n                    \n                        \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        \u003cul\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003eKodansha International\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(2013-03-08)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e200\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003epages\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e9781568364698\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e485.35\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003egrams\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e25.65 x 18.29 x 1.17\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003ecm\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                        \u003cbr\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003eFor the first time in English, \u003ci\u003eThe Essence of Aikido\u003c\/i\u003e presents the profound philosophy of Aikido in Morihei's own words, disclosing many of the arcane secrets of Aikido's aims and methods. Considered by many to be the greatest martial artist and spiritual teacher of the twentieth century, Morihei provides a wealth of clues to the often puzzling nature of the inseparable link between the physical and spiritual aspects of Aikido, revealing the heart of the peaceful warrior's art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElegantly translated and compiled by John Stevens, translator of Morihei's Budo, the first half of \u003ci\u003eThe Essence of Aikido\u003c\/i\u003e presents the most comprehensive collection of the writings of Morihei Ueshiba ever published. Key concepts in Aikido philosophy, such as kototama (language of the spirit) and misogi (purification of body and mind) are discussed at length, profusely illustrated with Morihei's mystical diagrams, spiritual poems, and fascinating calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Morihei, techniques were the means to express the spiritual principles of Aikido, and in the second half of \u003ci\u003eThe Essence of Aikido\u003c\/i\u003e, John Stevens focuses on Morihei's techniques. Over two hundred hitherto unpublished photos of Morihei in action from his earliest days as a teacher of the martial arts to his last years as a master of Aikido complete this detailed survey of the true nature of Aikido.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA major contribution to a field that until recently has remained elusive to Western readers, \u003ci\u003eThe Essence of Aikido\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspiring study of the spiritual and physical elements in Aikido, providing an important resource for martial arts practitioners and philosophy students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                        \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMORIHEI UESHIBA\u003c\/b\u003e, born in Western Japan in 1883, is the founder of the popular martial art of Aikido. After mastering classical styles of judo, kendo, and jujutsu, he created Aikido, based on the spiritual teachings of the Omoto-kyo religion. After the Second World War, Morihei established the Aikikai Foundation to promote Aikido throughout the world. Morihei died in 1969.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe translator and compiler, \u003cb\u003eJOHN STEVENS\u003c\/b\u003e, is a professor of Buddhist studies and Aikido instructor at Tohoku Fukushi Daigaku in Sendai, Japan. He is the translator of Morihei Ueshiba's seminal work, Budo, and the author of several books on Aikido and Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                    \n                \n            \u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Best Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":46555665170593,"sku":"BBSNIJ9781568364698","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2084\/5473\/files\/9781568364698_ef378f58-9ec4-4282-bab5-06a63e1720e1.jpg?v=1781793767","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbookstore.ca\/products\/the-essence-of-aikido-paperback-by-morihei-ueshiba-compiled-by-john-stevens-1","provider":"Best Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}