Aikido & the Harmony of Nature Book by Mitsugi Saotome (Preowned) Tomoo Torii Elbow Strikes

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A true fighter knows that the strongest weapon in his arsenal is his mind

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Then I noticed that even with a perfect setup and a great takedown

Aikido & the Harmony of Nature Book by Mitsugi Saotome (Preowned) Tomoo Torii Elbow StrikesHere is a unique approach to the teachings of the Founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, as interpreted by his direct student of fifteen years. Mitsugi Saotome examines the spiritual philosophy of the Founder, the warrior ideals of feudal Japan as the basis of his martial arts philosophy, and the scientific principles underlying the philosophy of Aikido technique. The author shows that the physical movement of Aikido is the embodiment of principles of