Wednesday, October 27, 2010

A Life in Aikido: the Biography of Founder Morihei Ueshiba by Kisshomaru Ueshiba (Kodansha International, 2008)

With reference to my previous post - O Sensei was a man at the other end of the spectrum of human potential. The man was driven! His focus, determination and will to help Japan and the world at large, along with his super-human martial arts skill became - in one lifetime! - one amazing martial art!

Kami Waza are divine techniques. Perhaps Aikido waza were given to O Sensei for a life of supreme dedication. Possible, especially if you consider that O Sensei would "radiate" golden light and could use that golden light (?) to remain aware even when sleeping!

This book really gives an Aikidoka insight into the mind and spirit of the founder of Aikido. Miigwetch!

Links:
http://www.aikidojournal.com/blog/
http://www.aikikai.or.jp/eng/index.htm