The Art of Aikido: Theory and Practice. Manual for instructors

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Angelina Demilkhanova. The Art of Aikido: Theory and Practice. Manual for instructors

AIKIDO: THEORY AND PRACTISE

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AIKIDO. introduction

chapter 1. theoretical aspects of aikido

From the history of aikido

Morihei Ueshiba

Principles of aikido

Perception of body, coordination

Aikido and cognitive processes

Aikido and the emotional-volitional sphere

Communicative side of aikido

Сhapter 2. practical aspects of aikido

The concept of a group in aikido

Characterization of Sensei’s Personality

Training Mode

Main basic techniques in aikido

IN LIEU OF A CONCLUSION

ANNEXES. APPENDIX 1. RITUALS AT TRAINING SESSION

APPENDIX 2. RULES OF CONDUCT ON TATAMI

APPENDIX 3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRAINING CLASSES THAT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD AND STRICTLY OBSERVED

APPENDIX 4. MAIN DOGMAS OF CONFUCIAN MORALITY

Recommended sources

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When a person walks along the Samurai Path, he should not look for other ideals. The same goes for the Path itself. Therefore, it is wrong to study the Way of Confucius or the Way of Buddha and say that this is the Way of the Samurai. If a person understands this, he will listen to sermons about other Ways, but at the same time, more and more will learn his own.

Yamamoto Tsunetomo (Book One)

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This principle calls for that in any situation, no matter how difficult it is – the state of the fight, or any stressful situation that occurs outside the tatami – you need to remain calm and cold minded. Do not give in to fear, anxiety and other negative emotions, which in a stressful situation is designed to «protect» the person from danger. Fear is natural in any stressful situation, as this fear arises before physical death. In martial arts, this principle is aimed not to abandon these natural emotions, but rather to remain calm, taking into account all aspects of their emotional state, and not to give in to panic.

A huge role in this is played by the figure of a mentor – a coach (sensei), who helps in the art of knowing not only the battle, but also oneself. Achieving this state is very difficult, but with persistent and correct training, regular spiritual practices and intellectual pursuits one can come to this. Through the right conversations and through a true master, you can gain the right understanding, and through the right understanding to come to the right work and self-improvement.

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