On Mastering Aikido [NOOK Book]

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Overview

On Mastering Aikido is the most dynamic and easily accessible book ever written about the mysterious Martial Art known as AIKIDO. Written in dialog form it covers the 8 principles of mastership through conversations conducted by legendary Aikido Master Daniel Linden and his senior students and friends. This book is not for beginners or the timid. It boldly strikes out into areas other Aikido books have never touched and will advance most readers by a rank or two just from the reading. Sold now in over 50 countries it is a classic on the subject.
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Overview

On Mastering Aikido is the most dynamic and easily accessible book ever written about the mysterious Martial Art known as AIKIDO. Written in dialog form it covers the 8 principles of mastership through conversations conducted by legendary Aikido Master Daniel Linden and his senior students and friends. This book is not for beginners or the timid. It boldly strikes out into areas other Aikido books have never touched and will advance most readers by a rank or two just from the reading. Sold now in over 50 countries it is a classic on the subject.

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Beverly Brian
I study tai chi and had barely heard of Aikido until I was urged by a friend to read On Mastering Aikido by Daniel Linden. Now I want to see if everything that Mr. Linden says about mastering the body's movements is as applicable to tai chi as it is to Aikido. It seemed at times that he was talking about the same things that my teachers have tried to express for years and I was finally hearing and understanding. It is a man's book and has a masculine lean, but without ever being too heavy. Mr. L

Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940011818288
  • Publisher: Linden Tree Press
  • Publication date: 10/7/2004
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 225
  • Sales rank: 230,480
  • Series: The Master's Series , #1
  • File size: 1,002 KB

Meet the Author

Daniel G. Linden is a veteran of over 40 years of aikido training. After returning from the jungles of Viet Nam as a Naval warrior he turned his attention to training in the martial arts. Judo, Karate, Boxing in the Golden Gloves all contribute to his unique and personal style of Aikido. He founded the Rocky Mountain Aikikai in Denver in 1978 then taught Aikido at the University of Central Florida before founding Shoshin Aikido Dojo in Orlando 20 years ago. He is ranked 6th Dan from Hombu Dojo in Japan. Mr. Linden is a master builder of stringed musical instruments when not training or teaching Aikido. You can see his work at WWW.MANDOLINDEN.COM He enjoys hunting, fishing, walking in the woods with his dogs and dancing the tango with his lovely wife Laurie. Of course he plays music as well being adept on his own mandolin, guitar, fiddle and bass.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 11, 2010

    Highly Recommended

    If your serious about training in AiKIDO, this book is for you. Mr Linden writes from his vast knowledge of this complicated art while masterfully transforming it into an easy read. You'll feel like your spending a casual one on one question and answer with the writer. I have two of these books, one worn out from continuous reading, and the other as a found treasure. RR

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  • Posted October 12, 2010

    Excellent read for beginners and advanced students in Aikido

    I would highly recommend Dan Linden's On Mastering Aikido. I found that his unique look and approach in describing this martial art was both compelling and informative. Throughout the book he uses real examples and stories to inform the reader on both fundamental and advanced practices. I personally found his ideas were extremely helpful in my practice and have already shared this with my friends.

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  • Posted December 5, 2011

    Enlightening & Enjoyable

    I'm a 4th degree black belt in Aikido and I've read my fair share of martial arts books. Many either read like wiring instructions for a home entertainment system, or they're esoteric to a fault. Not this one.

    On Mastering Aikido takes a complicated martial art and breaks it down into principles that are easy to understand for the practiced and the uninitiated. But more than that, the author entertains while he enlightens. I love the use of dialog!

    Don't get me wrong, this book won't make you an instant master, but it will light the path for the journey of a lifetime.

    Linden Sensei has really given us something special here. I can't recommend On Mastering Aikido highly enough.

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