Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere

Aikido has often been referred to as the gentleman's fighting art; its essence lies partly in its sophisticated style and particularly in its intrinsic motivations. Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction, with over 1,200 illustrations, provides a complete foundation in the practice of this distinctive and effective art-a method of self-defense that can be used against any form of attack and, at its highest levels, a discipline of coordination, a "way" of harmonizing all human vital powers. To possess the skills and attitude of the true practitioner of aikido, one must achieve a very high level of integration of the powers of mind and body, the harmonious combination of physical means and ethical motives. The skillful student of aikido ("harmony spirit way") can neutralize an aggression and render an attacker harmless, while safeguarding the attacker from any unnecessary serious injury.Westbrook, Adele is the author of 'Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere' with ISBN 9780804832847 and ISBN 0804832846.