The Language of Aikido: A Practitioner's Guide to Japanese Characters and Terminology

Master the Japanese vocabulary and cultural nuance behind Aikido-so you can train with clarity, teach with confidence, and finally understand what your sensei is saying.

Many English-speaking Aikido students seem to repeat Japanese terms without knowing what they mean. Instructors often inherit mistranslations and pass them on. And most Aikido books list words without explaining why those words matter in a martial context.
This book fixes those problems.

Perfect for:

• Beginners who want to sto...