Aikido Ground Fighting Grappling and Submission Techniques

Name: Aikido Ground Fighting Grappling and Submission Techniques
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ISBN: 9781583946060

ISBN-10: 1583946063

ISBN-13: 9781583946060

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Authors: Damon Apodaca, Ken Jeremiah, Carl Long, Walther G. von Krenner

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Aikido Ground Fightingpresents effective ground techniques that remain true to aikido founder Morehei Ueshiba's teachings while addressing a perceived weakness in the system.While aikido is renowned for its submission and compliance techniques as well as grappling from a standing position, it is not known for its effectiveness when it comes to ground fighting.Aikido Ground Fightingis a unique look at the roots of aikido techniques (in particular, the kneeling practices ofsuwari-wazaandshikko)and how they might be applied to defense on the ground. Written by a direct student of Morihei Ueshiba in collaboration with other aikido teachers, this book remains steadfastly true to the founder's…

Book details

List price: $22.95
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Publication date: 5/14/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 216
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Illustrations


Foreword


Preface


Introduction



The Structure of Aikido: Six Pillars and Principles



The History and Use of Suwari-Waza



Going to the Ground from Suwari-Waza



Grappling Techniques I: Suwari-Waza as a Middle Ground



Grappling Techniques II: Getting Back to Suwari-Waza



Adaptation of Other Aikido Techniques for Ground Fighting



The Changing Nature of the Art


Conclusion


Sino-Japanese Character Glossary


Notes


Bibliography


About the Authors