from cover

Nippon Kan was established in 1980 as a center for Denver residents to experience Japanese culture. The center has served more that 6,000 students with its variety of classes, but its core is still Aikido.

Gaku Homma is founder and Chief Instructor of Nippon Kan. He has practiced under the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba-as well as instructor of other styles. Thousands of students have benefitted from his form of dynamic Aikido.

What does Aikido for Life have for you? A teacher's guide for instructing beginners of Aikido-this book appeals to the new beginner and experienced student alike.

There is an extraordinary metaphor for life in Aikido that is clearly communicated through the genius of Homma Sensei's teaching.--Steve Still, Manager of Training and Education, Vail & Beaver Creek Ski School, Professional Ski Instructors of America Educational Steering Committee

Insightful-Approachjes teaching in a way that helps the student gain skills both on the mat and in the everyday world.--Teresa L. Roberts, Ph.D., Computer Science

Describes for the beginner the Aikido approach to integrated bokymind fitness-John Abrahamson, Ph.D., Mental Health, Epidemiologist and bodywork practitioner

Inspirational! Homma Sensei's writing style is sincere and understandable. His analogies and examples help to make Aikido training applicable to daily living. This is an excellent book for all levels of Aikido students or those interested in beginning in the martial arts.--John Vertovec, Ed.D., Human Development Speciallist

Contents

Your Life is Your Dojo
Where is Ki?
I Didn't Knock on Your Door
Your Mind Moves Your Body
Your Enemy Is Yourself
There Are Two Of You
Take Off Your Work Hat
Open Your Hands
Things Have More Than One Side
It Is Natural To Fall
Your Partner Is Not Your Enemy
Your Partner Is A Mosquito
Learning From A Leaking Ceiling
Your Partner Is Not A Dummy
Artists Don't Start With The Eyes
Don't Judge A Still Picture
'Beep' Living
No Mistakes
Legal Size
I Won't Tell You
Scenery From The Window Of A Speeding Train
Eat Everything On Your Plate
Fried Rice
You Are $40