{"product_id":"aikido-and-the-dynamic-sphere-an-illustrated-introduction-paperback","title":"Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAdele Westbrook\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOscar Ratti\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and useful Japanese martial arts.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAikido was created in Japan in the 1920's by Morihei Ueshiba, also known as Osensei. To possess the skills, techniques and attitude of the faithful practitioner of aikido, one must achieve a very high level of integration of the powers of mind and body, the harmonious combination of physical means and ethical motives. By controlling body position and learning how to harmonize important physical and mental abilities, anyone (regardless of size, strength or weight) can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten and illustrated by husband\/wife team, Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook, \u003ci\u003eAikido and the Dynamic Sphere\u003c\/i\u003e, with over 1,200 illustrations, includes many Aikido techniques in chapters such as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is Aikido?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Foundations of Aikido\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Practice of Aikido\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Basic Techniques of Neutralization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced Practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOscar Ratti\u003c\/b\u003e received his degree in classical studies and law from the University of Naples where he was intercollegiate Greek-Roman wrestling champion and a member of the championship judo team. He later came to the United States and began to study aikido with Yasuo Ohara, one of the first instructors to teach in New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdele Westbrook\u003c\/b\u003e studied philosophy at Columbia University at the same time co-author \u003cb\u003eOscar Ratti\u003c\/b\u003e was doing graduate work in the classical languages. They began to practice aikido together, and while studying under a variety of instructors in the United States and Europe, started the collection of notes and sketches which finally developed into this illustrated introduction to the art of aikido. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThey also authored \u003ci\u003eSecrets of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e, and Mr. Ratti, now deceased, also provided the illustrations for \u003ci\u003eCode of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e, both available from Tuttle Publishing.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47380461912242,"sku":"9780804832847","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/f1e5003c2fe802bb85e8253309b1be77.webp?v=1777784723","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/aikido-and-the-dynamic-sphere-an-illustrated-introduction-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}