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OverviewThis collection of writings by the founder of aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, illuminates the philosophical basis of the traditional martial arts. It contains photographs of Ueshiba in action from his early youth to his final years at the height of his fame. Chapters include Ueshiba's calligraphy and a full transcription of epigrams and poems in English, romanized and Japanese orthography. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Morihei Ueshiba , John StevensPublisher: Kodansha International Ltd Imprint: Kodansha International Ltd Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 19.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.544kg ISBN: 9784770023575ISBN 10: 477002357 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 01 April 1999 Audience: General/trade , General Replaced By: 9781568364698 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMORIHEI UESHIBA, born in Western Japan in 1883, is the founder of the popular martial art of Aikido. After mastering classical styles of judo, kendo, and jujutsu, he created Aikido, based on the spiritual teachings of the Omoto-kyo religion. After the Second World War, Morihei established the Aikikai Foundation to promote Aikido throughout the world. Morihei died in 1969. The translator and compiler, JOHN STEVENS, is a professor of Buddhist studies and Aikido instructor at Tohoku Fukushi Daigaku in Sendai, Japan. He is the translator of Morihei Ueshiba's seminal work, Budo, and the author of several books on Aikido and Buddhism. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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