A Life in Aikido: The Biography of Founder Morihei Ueshiba
The Biography of Founder Morihei Ueshiba
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2017
Summary
The history of Japan’s martial traditions is replete with many outstanding individuals, but few have attained the legendary status of Morihei Ueshiba. Throughout his extraordinary life, Ueshiba mastered an array of martial arts and techniques, including jujutsu and kendo, and endlessly devoted himself to the philosophies of Japan’s martial schools. He also had a deep knowledge of the practice of Shinto. Refining these traditions into a wholly new system, he founded Aikido—the way of harmony. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781568365732 |
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| ISBN-10: | 156836573X |
| Author: | Kisshomaru Ueshiba |
| Publisher: | Kodansha America, Inc |
| Imprint: | Kodansha America, Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2017 |
| Weight: | 739g |
| Dimensions: | 236mm x 158mm |
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About The Author
Kisshomaru Ueshiba
KISSHOMARU UESHIBA became the second Aikido Doshu (leader) after the Founder and his father, Morihei Ueshiba. He was the author of the popular The Spirit of Aikido and co-author of Best Aikido.
MORITERU UESHIBA, the third and present Aikido Doshu, wrote the preface to this book. He is the son of Kisshomaru Ueshiba, and the author of Progressive Aikido, Best Aikido, and The Aikido Master Course.
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