Aikido : The Basics

The Book Aikido is a highly developed martial art form based on standardized principles. The book uses numerous examples of movements in order to explain these. Both the theoretical background and the method of learning Aikido are clearly explained. In this way the book is interesting for the beginner and advanced pupil alike. Besides this, the basics of the foot and hand movements in Aikido are covered. Finer points of detail in the basic techniques are also covered – in addition applications of the basic techniques are explained. The roles of the defender and the attacker in Aikido are gone into in detail. The book content is in accordance with the principles of the mainstream of the worldwide Aikido organization (Aikikai). The book concludes with a section containing additional information about Aikido and its training. ISBN 978-1-84126-302-1 $ 19.95 US/£ 14.95/E 19.95 www.m-m-sports.com The Author Dr Bodo Roedel (born 1971), 5th dan Aikikai, has been practicing Aikido since he was 16 years old. Since 1993 he has been a pupil of one of the leading worldwide masters in Aikido – Christian Tissier Shihan, 7th dan Aikikai. Dr Bodo Roedel has been a regular attendant at his seminars and is continuing to educate himself further this way. Since 1999, he has been passing on his knowledge in the Bodo Roedel Aikido School in Cologne, Germany. His instruction emphasis on a modern, well-thought out and dynamic form of Aikido. Aikido Aikido is the constant search for the ideal technique. The longer you practice, the deeper this search will go and the better you will understand how demanding and exciting Aikido actually is. The fascinating moment thereby lies in the possibility of constant selfdevelopment. One important factor here is teaching and learning the fundamental basic techniques, the other is understanding the basic learning process which the attacker and the defender are undergoing while acting with each other and against each other. After all, the pleasure you take in the movements, the exchange and the contact with other people are also important components of the communicative aspect in aikido. Aikido Seiten-001-068 07.05.2010 9:47 Uhr Seite 1 Aikido – The Basics Aikido Seiten-001-068 07.05.2010 9:47 Uhr Seite 2 To make reading easier this book has been written using exclusively the male form of the personal pronoun. This should be understood to include the female form as well. This book has been carefully checked. Nevertheless, no responsibility is accepted for the correctness of this information. The authors and the Publishers cannot be held responsible for any shortcomings or injuries that might ensue from the content of this book. Aikido Seiten-001-068 07.05.2010 9:47 Uhr Seite 3 Dr. Bodo Roedel In collaboration with Nadja Gaertel and Susen Werner Aikido – The Basics Techniques, Principles, Concept ikkyo omote waza Meyer & Meyer Sport Aikido Seiten-001-068 07.05.2010 9:47 Uhr Seite 4 Original title: Aikido Grundlagen © Meyer & Meyer Verlag, 2009 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Bodo Roedel Aikido – The Basics Maidenhead: Meyer & Meyer (UK) Ltd., 2011 ISBN: 978-1-84126-302-1 All rights reserved, especially the right to copy and distribute, including the translation rights. No part of this work may be reproduced— including by photocopy, microfilm or any other means— processed, stored electronically, copied or distributed in any form whatsoever without the written permission of the publisher. © 2011 by Meyer & Meyer (UK) Ltd. Auckland, Beirut, Budapest, Cairo, Cape Town, Dubai, Graz, Indianapolis, Maidenhead,