num_pages: 128
description: Aiki is the power of harmony, of all beings, all things working together.Aikido-a modern Japanese martial art unique in its synthesis of classic forms with a well-defined spiritual base-offers a key to the art of living naturally and unselfishly in a complicated world. This book explains it in reference to the founder's philosophy of mind-and action. In addition, thehistory of aikido's prewar development as a non-competitive new martial art is described, with a consideration of its international role.
language: English
title: The Spirit of Aikido
titlecomplete: The Spirit of Aikido
genres: Philosophy, Zen, Nonfiction, Martial Arts, Japan, Spirituality
ratings_count: 471
publisher: Kodansha USA