Library:
The library contains extensive
writings, and so is available to
members only. Members of the
dojo and interested parties
may register simply by
contacting us.
Library Contents
Suggested reading:
General Martial Arts
Art of War - Sun Tzu - Ancient
Taoist text on warfare and strategy.
Book of Five Rings - Miyamoto
Musashi - Known as one of the
greatest Japanese swordsmen,
text addresses strategic elements.
Tai Chi Classics - Various -
Ancient Taoist masters impart their
understanding of Tai Chi Chuan.
The Sword & the Mind Vol 1-3
by Yagyu Munenori
Consider also,
Zen and the Samurai - DT Suzuki
(two essays within Zen and
Japanese Culture); The
Unfettered Mind by Takuan Soho
Aikido
Budo and The Art of Peace, by
Morehei Ueshiba,
The Spirit of Aikido and Aikido,
by Kisshomaru Ueshiba
Best Aikido, by both Kisshomaru
and Moriteru Ueshiba
Takemusu Aikido Vol 1-5 and
Takemusu Aikido Special
Edition: Commentary on Budo
by Morihiro Saito
Ki in Daily Life and Book of Ki by
Koichi Tohei (Combines Japanese
Yoga & Aikido)
Principles of Aikido and Aikido
and the Harmony of Nature by
Mitsugi Saotome
In addition, for those interested in
the topic, Zen and Aikido may be
an good text, by Kenji Shimizu and
Shigeo Kamata
The library contains extensive
writings, and so is available to
members only. Members of the
dojo and interested parties
may register simply by
contacting us.
Library Contents
Suggested reading:
General Martial Arts
Art of War - Sun Tzu - Ancient
Taoist text on warfare and strategy.
Book of Five Rings - Miyamoto
Musashi - Known as one of the
greatest Japanese swordsmen,
text addresses strategic elements.
Tai Chi Classics - Various -
Ancient Taoist masters impart their
understanding of Tai Chi Chuan.
The Sword & the Mind Vol 1-3
by Yagyu Munenori
Consider also,
Zen and the Samurai - DT Suzuki
(two essays within Zen and
Japanese Culture); The
Unfettered Mind by Takuan Soho
Aikido
Budo and The Art of Peace, by
Morehei Ueshiba,
The Spirit of Aikido and Aikido,
by Kisshomaru Ueshiba
Best Aikido, by both Kisshomaru
and Moriteru Ueshiba
Takemusu Aikido Vol 1-5 and
Takemusu Aikido Special
Edition: Commentary on Budo
by Morihiro Saito
Ki in Daily Life and Book of Ki by
Koichi Tohei (Combines Japanese
Yoga & Aikido)
Principles of Aikido and Aikido
and the Harmony of Nature by
Mitsugi Saotome
In addition, for those interested in
the topic, Zen and Aikido may be
an good text, by Kenji Shimizu and
Shigeo Kamata
Due to technical difficulties, the old Westchester Aikido Blog has been closed. The articles have
been reprinted through the following links:
Takuan's Unfettered Mind
On Ki - History of the Term (first in a series of two articles)
On Ki - Usage in Martial Arts Training (2nd article in series)
Basic Strategies
Methods to Remain Calm during Violence
been reprinted through the following links:
Takuan's Unfettered Mind
On Ki - History of the Term (first in a series of two articles)
On Ki - Usage in Martial Arts Training (2nd article in series)
Basic Strategies
Methods to Remain Calm during Violence
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