Nihonden Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Book 2: Aikijujutsu By Kogen Sugasawa (Preowned)

Aiki-jujutsu is distinguished from other jujutsu styles by its principle of "ura-waza" (hidden techniques) of "aiki". This mysterious martial art system was systematized into three major technical methods: "jujutsu," "aiki-jujutsu," and "aiki-no-jutsu." This book, as the second volume, reveals the "ura-waza" = "aiki-jujutsu" techniques that can develop infinitely. Readers will discover the essence of Daito-ryu in these diverse techniques through "aiki no hyoshi" (timing of aiki). CONTENTS: Chapter 1: Basic Training Methods of Aiki-jujutsu Sui Nishie footwork Basic training methods of aiki-jujutsu Training methods with wooden sword and paired techniques Basic movements First through third conditions (omote & ura) movements Fourth condition movements Entering movements Kotegaeshi Significance of knee walking Chapter 2: First Condition - Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Teachings About Saigo Tanomo "Aiki" and "Kiai" in Aiki-jujutsu First Condition Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced