Ki in Aikido: A Sampler of Ki Exercises
by C. M. Shifflett
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Ki represents the life force behind the Japanese martial art of aikido. To aikidoists ki is the universal spirit present in all things, and it can also be compared to the Hebrew Ruach and the Greek Pneuma, meaning "smoke," "wind," or "spirit." The book includes extensively illustrated step-by-step instructions of ki exercises and test techniques that will show readers: * The internal secrets of aikido and other martial arts * The relationship between mind, body, and spirit * A testable show more rationale for positive, creative living This new edition expands the original chapters on breathing and meditation with additional information on modern biofeedback and the science of breath. The Foreword is by the late George Simcox, Chief Instructor, Virginia Ki Society. show lessTags
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This was a an interesting and fun introduction. The exercises can be tried easily and he supplied just enough backrgound on the philosophy and anecdotes from their Virginia dojo.
I am a Matsubayashi Ryu practitioner. And have been studing KI. This books covers all of the basic excercises I feel one needs to practice KI. It is easy to read and follow. With this book, not only can you devlop good Metods of KI excercises; but a positive outlook on life in general.
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