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Author Bennett, Gary, 1953-

Title Aikido : techniques & tactics / Gary Bennett
Published Champaign, Ill. ; Leeds : Human Kinetics, [1998]
[Place of publication not identified] : Human Kinetics Publishers, 1998
©1998

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Description viii, 183 pages : illustrations, ; 23 cm
Series Martial arts series
Martial arts series.
Contents Ch. 1. Getting Started -- Ch. 2. Roots of Aikido -- Ch. 3. Language and Principles of Aikido -- Ch. 4. Using Aikido in Self-Defense -- Ch. 5. Workout Preparation -- Ch. 6. Parries, Blocks, Counterstrikes, and Breakouts -- Ch. 7. Wrist Techniques -- Ch. 8. Arm Techniques -- Ch. 9. Body Techniques -- Ch. 10. Combination Defenses -- Ch. 11. Weapon Defenses -- Ch. 12. Aikido Fitness
Summary If you're interested in truly effective self-defense, this is the book for you. Grandmaster Bennett will teach you how to redirect attacks and gain the advantage over your opponent. You'll practice parries, counterstrikes, joint locks, and throwing techniques, and see how Aikido principles apply in the dojo and on the street
Notes Cover subtitle: the ultimate system for street defense
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Issuing Body Digitized and made available online through SPORTDiscus
Subject Aikido.
LC no. 97018748
ISBN 088011598X (paperback)
Other Titles Aikido techniques and tactics