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In this first full autobiographical work, legendary Aikido grandmaster Gozo Shiodo tells of his exciting life. Born in Tokyo in 1915, Shioda excelled as a student of Morihei Ueshida, the founder of Aikido. In 1954, Shioda entered the All Japan Martial Arts Exhibition, and won first prize. After attaining a ninth-rank black belt, he founded the Yoshinkan school of Aikido, considered a "hard" style for its rigorous training techniques and emphasis on correct form. In 1988, Shioda was awarded the title of Aikido Master by the International Martial Arts Federation. Over the course of his distinguished career, he was chief instructor for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, the Air Self-defense Force, the Japanese National Railways, and a number of leading Japanese universities. In Aikido: My Spiritual Journey, Shioda relates moving, personal anecdotes about Ueshiba, and imparts what he learned from his mentor. He also offers a concise overview of the key elements of Aikido, including breath power, focused power, and the power of the center line. About 20 rare photos of the author, chronicling his life in Aikido, are included.
The Afterword to the book was written by Yasuhisa Shioda, the author's son, who is also a leading figure in the Aikido world.
The Afterword to the book was written by Yasuhisa Shioda, the author's son, who is also a leading figure in the Aikido world.
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About the Author:
Gozo Shioda died in 1994.
Yasuhisa Shioda trained under his father, and has worked to promote Aikido, teaching university students, police, and business groups. In 1984, he went to Great Britain, where he taught Aikido for three years, laying a foundation for the development of Aikido in that country. In 2007, he became a grandmaster and the president of Yoshinkan Aikid
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Gozo Shioda died in 1994.
Yasuhisa Shioda trained under his father, and has worked to promote Aikido, teaching university students, police, and business groups. In 1984, he went to Great Britain, where he taught Aikido for three years, laying a foundation for the development of Aikido in that country. In 2007, he became a grandmaster and the president of Yoshinkan Aikid
"Books by the early generations of Aikido teachers are getting rarer as these teachers, regrettably, continue to pass from the scene. A book by one of the early pioneers, who had in-depth personal experience with Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba, is even rarer. . . . this book offers a picture of the early part of Aikido history: its practitioners and its founder. . . . Aikido: My Spiritual Journey is by Yoshinkan Aikido founder Gozo Shioda. . . . The book contains fascinating stories from Shioda Sensei’s life. It also has detailed and helpful insights on Aikido training and many stories of his time with Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba. There are many well displayed historical and training photographs. Kodansha has done its usual good job of high quality book design." – Aikido Journal (online)
"A book worth noting. . . Kodansha USA, the publisher of so many great books including many about Aikido, has just released Gozo Shioda’s ‘Aikido – My Spiritual Journey’. . . . I can tell you it is chock full of great photos of the 9th degree Master Aikido Sensei, many of them showing him ‘in action.’ It also includes a clear description of the heart of his insights into Aikido – including the mental, spiritual and physical aspects of the Art." –Examiner.com
"A book worth noting. . . Kodansha USA, the publisher of so many great books including many about Aikido, has just released Gozo Shioda’s ‘Aikido – My Spiritual Journey’. . . . I can tell you it is chock full of great photos of the 9th degree Master Aikido Sensei, many of them showing him ‘in action.’ It also includes a clear description of the heart of his insights into Aikido – including the mental, spiritual and physical aspects of the Art." –Examiner.com
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- PublisherKodansha USA
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 4770031491
- ISBN 13 9784770031495
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages288
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