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AIKIDO

The Co-onlination of Mind and

Body for Self-defense

by Koiehi Tohei

(Chief Instructor at the General Headquarters

Arena of AIKIDO)

Super.ised by Morihei Uyeshiba

(Originator of AIKIDO)

174 pages with 35 photographs in bJack-and-

white, /77 text-photos and 20 diagrams.

Self defense through the use of Jujitsu, Judo and

Karate has been practised in Japan to such an ex-

tent that even children have some knowledge of

these arts. Fifty years ago an even greater refine-

ment of the art of self-defense-Aikido-W8S intro-

duced. Only recently has it become familiar even

in Japan.

To ensure that its fundamental truths are

accuralcly recorded, its (ounder, Professor Marihei

Uyeshiba, has supervised the preparation of this

book. The author, Koichi Tohei. Chief Instructor

at the General Headquarters Arena of Aikido, has

8t1aincd the highest rank in Aikido and accompanied

Professor Uyeshiba to the United States where they

gave personal instruction in this exacting arl,

AIKIDO is in strict accord with the laws of

nature and presents a remarkable co-ordination of

mental and physical states. Every movement requires

constant practice and perfect co-ordination. This book

gives authoritative instruction. It explains in detail

AIKIDO'S guiding spirit and the fifty basic techniques.

Over 220 photographs and drawings make this the

complete guide.

£7.95

About the author ..

Born in Tokyo in 1920. In 1932, he became a pupil

of Judo and continued it until he entered the Head-

quarters Dojo (Arena) of AIKIDO. No sooner was he

graduated from the Keio University; Course of Eco-

nomics, than he enliSled for military service to take part

in the war in Central China. During the ballles at

various fronts. he always made an effort to train him-

self to understand Aiki so as not to be mentally inftu-

enced under the hail of bullets. After World War 11,

he returned to Professor Uyeshiba's Dojo where he ap-

plied what he had gained at the front lines to the

AIKIDO arts, devoting himself day and night to in-

tense training.

In 1952, he was conferred the 8th Rank, then in

May, 1960, the 9th Rank, the highest in AIKIDO.

In 1953, 1955 and 1959 he went abroad to the

United States. and while at Hawaii. he was made an

Honorary Captain of the Honolulu Force.

In the early part of 1961, he accompanied Pro:

fessor Uyeshiba to the United States. and stayed for

some time in Hawaii, California, and elsewhere to give

instructions regarding the arts of AIKIDO.

He is at present the chief instructor at the Head-

quarters of Aikido in Tokyo, Japan.

Publishers: -------

Souvenir Press, London

ISBN 0 285 50195 X

AIKIDO

The Co-ordination of Mind and Body for Self-defense

Koichi Tohei

Souvenir Press

London

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