Terminology Used in the Art of Aikido: Dictionary (1)

Product Description

Alphabetic japanese aikido dictionary (kanji). Dictionary with phrases used during aikido classes (1111 words!)

Review

For an aikido adept reigi is a set of rules prevailing inthe dojo and obligations imposed on the practitioners. The basic form ofadherence to the reigi is the dojo etiquette, which is created throughcarefully performed and with high concentration representational gestures andceremonies. The dojo is dominated by compliance with the principles ofpoliteness and refraining from anger and violence. The foundation of properbehaviour is compliance with the law on the superiority of politeness over thedesire to show one’s strength. Nobody has learned aikido by harming others. Thestudents should follow two main rules: first: if you want to be respected -respect others, the second: be strict with yourself and forgiving to others.Humility and modesty that are present throughout the dojo contribute tostrengthening the atmosphere of cordiality and kindness. Dojo symbolism and hierarchicalprinciples among deshi preclude the manifestation of pride. In aikido,comparing each other, showing off your skills or assessing others is anexpression of arrogance. Giving up comfort during training is purposeful,because it is necessary to build a strong character and respect for each of theexercising companions. Bartosz.

From the Author

The opportunity to write dictionary was primarily the 15thanniversary of my school, but not only. I wrote this in the hope that awarenessof the origin of aiki will continue to develop, and aikido students willcultivate memory and respect for O`Sensei and subsequent generations ofmasters. Aikido requires knowledge of the meaning of Japanese words. The bookis an addition to individual work on yourself. Organizing the basics of namingallows you to delve into the principles and traditions of budo. I hope thispublication will meet your expectations.

About the Author

Bartosz Ciechanowicz born 4.12.1976 in Kołobrzeg. He graduated from the Institute of Physical Culture at the University of Szczecin. During his studies he was a multiple scholarship holder. He obtained a diploma of a physical education teacher. He was professionally associated with the Department of Human Anatomy of the University of Szczecin, where as an assistant and lecturer he taught courses in human anatomy and exercise physiology at full-time and part-time studies of the Institute of Physical Culture at the University of Szczecin, including Public Health education. A passionate teacher of aikido and enthusiast of Japanese culture and art, especially bonsai. He became interested in Aikido in high school. He has been training aikido continuously since 1993. After a few years of training at the Polish Aikido Federation, he began to practice aikido in Szczecin, in the Polish Union of Aikido, as a student of master Jacek Wysocki (8th dan). Since 2005, he has been teaching aikido and conducting trainings at the Pomeranian Academy of Aikido in Kolobrzeg and Koszalin. He is the author of several scientific publications in the field of physical culture, including publications on aikido.