BEGINNERS' HANDBOOK from AIKIDO OF COLUMBUS

Article Summary: 
An extensive description of Aikido practice, philosophy, etiquette, safety, vocabulary, and more. 15000 words.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Aikido: Martial Art of Peace        2
A Typical Class        4
Practice Information        5
Etiquette        6
Common Questions        9
Common Challenges        10
Checklist of Basic Aikido Practices        12
Instructors        14
Aikido: A Brief Etymology        15
Columbus Center for Movement Studies        16
Policy on Blood-Borne Pathogens        18
Aikido as Physical Exercise        20
Centered Movement        21
What Can I Practice at Home?        22
Aikido Practice        26
Dojo Participation & Meetings        28
Aikido Vocabulary        29
Aikido History        35
Memoir of the Master        41
Rank & Testing        44


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Copyright © Paul Linden 1996