Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Book by Seigo Okamoto (2nd Edition)(Hardcover)(Preowned)

The only book in English by Seigo Okamoto - student of Kodo Horikawa and founder of Roppokai Aikijujutsu. This is the definitive book on Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu techniques, taught directly (with a license as a master) by Horikawa Kodo, who served as a substitute instructor for Takeda Sokaku, a master of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu, said to be the origin of Aikido. Master Okamoto Seigo, head of the Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Roppokai, explains the techniques from basic to advanced using sequential photographs.  Contents: Sokaku, Kodo and Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu-Principle of Aiki techniques Basics Techniques of of Aikijujutsu -Basic techniques-Aiki techniques Practical Techniques of Aikijujutsu-Wrist grab-Chest grab-Sleeve grab-Shoulder grab-Two-point grab-Strangling-Striking-Short sword techniques-Seat grab-Special grab-Back techniques-Multiple grabs-Ground techniques-Stick techniques-Sword handling-Points to note in training Eternal Aiki-List of Roppokai dojos-Afterword About the Author: Seigo Okamot