Although now apparently out of print (and quite expensive used on
Amazon) I've found this to be the best book on Tomiki aikido. But I have
to say that if the used price on Amazon puts you off my instructor also
recommends the two Saunders books which are far more reasonably priced.
I found it especially useful as a reference for the terminology and the main introductory kata techniques (junanahan kata, with 17 techniques). As I'm not primarily an aikido practitioner (mainly kali-escrima and wing chun/JKD), and took up aikido relatively late in my martial arts career, I needed something just on the Tomiki style, as I'm not knowledgeable enough about aikido styles in general to be able to judge correct technique between the different styles. There is enough detail and information here to be useful far beyond blue or brown belt which is what this book covers.
I've since acquired several videos of advanced Tomiki practitioners which are even better to see the distinguishing features, but this book was my first source and will always remain my favorite.
The Tomiki style is said to be more linear, simpler, and more practical than the other styles, avoiding the more complex grip change techniques and ones that are too complicated to be viable in the street. While I'm not expert enough to be able to say how this actually all plays out compared to the other styles, I've found the Tomiki style works well for me given my background is primarily in other arts, and this book was a big help to me during my first few years of training.
I found it especially useful as a reference for the terminology and the main introductory kata techniques (junanahan kata, with 17 techniques). As I'm not primarily an aikido practitioner (mainly kali-escrima and wing chun/JKD), and took up aikido relatively late in my martial arts career, I needed something just on the Tomiki style, as I'm not knowledgeable enough about aikido styles in general to be able to judge correct technique between the different styles. There is enough detail and information here to be useful far beyond blue or brown belt which is what this book covers.
I've since acquired several videos of advanced Tomiki practitioners which are even better to see the distinguishing features, but this book was my first source and will always remain my favorite.
The Tomiki style is said to be more linear, simpler, and more practical than the other styles, avoiding the more complex grip change techniques and ones that are too complicated to be viable in the street. While I'm not expert enough to be able to say how this actually all plays out compared to the other styles, I've found the Tomiki style works well for me given my background is primarily in other arts, and this book was a big help to me during my first few years of training.
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