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"Undoubtedly the most comprehensive manual of aikido techniques in English. For all serious martial artists, it will repay a close study and deserves a place on the small shelf of martial art masterpieces. Total Aikido is Shioda's masterpiece. Aikido as it was intended to be."

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The sequel to the author's best-selling Dynamic Aikido, this book is a complete exposition of the principles and techniques of aikido with over 1,100 photos demonstrating the author's formidable technique. 210 pages of text and photos in a hardback format.

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One of the basics of aikido is the principle of maintaining a straight center line in the body. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   18 of 18 people found the following review helpful: An intresting insight into aikido, 29 May 2001 By  nickcoupe@hotmail.com (UK) - See all my reviews As an avid martial artist I have dabbled in many styles, aikido is one such style. Although my experience does not put me into a position to comment on the technical ability shown in this text those who are in such a position rate it very highly. As an 'outsider' fron another system I can say that the book is very clear, in depth with an order to it and highly polished. Such quality makes it easy to appreciate to qualities and effectiveness of aikido. Also the techniques are explained so thoroughly that one not skilled in the art of aikido can still use them effectively. It is quite exeptional in an area of martial arts literature, which is often riddled with mediocre texts.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   10 of 11 people found the following review helpful: The Definitive Guide to Yoshinkan Aikido, 5 Jan 2002 By A Customer a good,comprehensive guide to Aikido by a world authority. Much better than Shioda's earlier book " Dynamic aikido" . Large number of photos . Very large number of techniques explained and shown. Basic principles clearly explained. Good for beginner to black belt - V.Welch, 2nd Dan, England.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: Terrific book that crams tons of info between covers, 13 May 1998 By A Customer Next to "Aikido and the Dynanmic Sphere" by Westbrook and Ratti, this is by far the best book on Aikido that I have read yet. Clear, easy to follow pictures break the techniques down into understandable segments; also includes great section on how Japanese police officers use aikido to defend themselves against knives and clubs!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?