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Then email Algy with details of what you want to read. Algy will then organise the loan for you. The Club has a DVD library as well - again get in contact with Algy.

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Beginners Reading List

Aikido, Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Hazawsha/Japan 1985, ISBN 0-87040-629-9
(by the son of O'Sensei and present Doshu, or Headmaster, of Aikido)

The Principles of Aikido, Mitsugi Saotome, Shambhala 1989, ISBN 0-87773-409-7
(written by one of the principal students of O'Sensei and master instructor of the Washington D.C. Aikikai; good text, many photos of technique)

Aikido, The Way of Harmony, John Stevens under the direction of Shirata Rinjiro, Shambhala 1985, ISBN-0-87773-229-9
(short biography of O'Sensei, many photos of technique)

Aikido, Traditional Art and Modern Sport, Brian N. Bagot, The Crowood Press 1990, ISBN 1-85223-426-1
(good basic book, usefully includes descriptions and photos of bokken and jo subori, kata and kumitachi)

Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere, A Westbrook & O Ratti, Charles E Tuttle Co 1970, ISBN 0-8048-0004-9

Dynamic Aikido, Gozo Shioda, Kodansha 1968, ISBN 0-87011-301-1

The Spirit of Aikido, Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Kodansha International 1984/1987, ISBN 0-87011-850-1

Ki in Daily Life, Koichi Tohei, ISBN 0-87040-436-9

Aikido, its Heart and Appearance, Morihiro Saito, Minato Research and Publishing Company

Advanced Reading

If you are a manager then there is a book for you as well

The Randori Principles by Baum and Hassinger ISBN 0-7931-4862-6 published Dearborn www.dearboursetrade.com Explaining using Aikido in your business life