Aikido: An Introduction To Tomiki-Style
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Step onto the mat and into the world of one of Japan's most elegant and cerebral martial arts — Aikido: An Introduction to Tomiki-Style by M.J. Clapton is an authoritative primer that chronicles the principles, techniques, and philosophy of the Tomiki school of Aikido. Named after Kenji Tomiki, a student of both Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba and Judo founder Jigoro Kano, Tomiki-style Aikido is distinctive for its incorporation of a competitive element, setting it apart from more traditional Aikido disciplines. Clapton's text instructs practitioners at every level, presenting foundational stances, joint locks, throws, and movement patterns with clarity and purpose. Beyond the technical, this volume illuminates the deeper ethos of Aikido — the harmonisation of mind, body, and spirit, and the redirection of an opponent's force rather than direct confrontation. Clapton's writing is methodical yet accessible, making complex biomechanical concepts understandable for the dedicated beginner and a worthy reference for the seasoned practitioner. A martial arts library is incomplete without a thorough understanding of Tomiki's legacy — and this introduction may well be the key that unlocks it.
Author: M.J. Clapton
Format: Hardback
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Step onto the mat and into the world of one of Japan's most elegant and cerebral martial arts — Aikido: An Introduction to Tomiki-Style by M.J. Clapton is an authoritative primer that chronicles the principles, techniques, and philosophy of the Tomiki school of Aikido. Named after Kenji Tomiki, a student of both Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba and Judo founder Jigoro Kano, Tomiki-style Aikido is distinctive for its incorporation of a competitive element, setting it apart from more traditional Aikido disciplines. Clapton's text instructs practitioners at every level, presenting foundational stances, joint locks, throws, and movement patterns with clarity and purpose. Beyond the technical, this volume illuminates the deeper ethos of Aikido — the harmonisation of mind, body, and spirit, and the redirection of an opponent's force rather than direct confrontation. Clapton's writing is methodical yet accessible, making complex biomechanical concepts understandable for the dedicated beginner and a worthy reference for the seasoned practitioner. A martial arts library is incomplete without a thorough understanding of Tomiki's legacy — and this introduction may well be the key that unlocks it.