Aiki-Do: Volumes 1-5

Overview

Volume 1 includes aikido’s basic stances, proper falling, vital drills and techniques, and exercises to create a supple body. Kihon, ki and “internal spiritual power†are also addressed. Volume 2 covers advanced exercises, footwork to improve agility, and key elements and techniques. Volume 3 reveals advanced stances and footwork, apprehension and restraining of an opponent, self-defense techniques, and exercises to improve muscle control. Volume 4 includes more self-defense techniques, including chokes and defense against face attacks. Volume 5 covers bokken stances and drills, weapons defense, advanced self-defense, and advanced aikido techniques.

Author Biography

Sam Combes is a sensei and retired police officer who holds a sixth-dan black belt from the Yoshinkai Aiki-do Institute in Japan. He teaches kata, self-defense, and weapons techniques.