【New】 "Vibration and Connection - The Aikido That I Pursue -" Seishiro Endo Japanese-English Translation December 2015, 2nd Edition With cover and obi (paper band) ※Currently difficult to obtain, especially in new, unused condition. Please refrain from price negotiations. ※Although new, there is some yellowing around the edges of the text pages due to the publication date of 2015. ※There is some minor scuffing on the back cover side of the obi from the time of purchase. (Excerpt from the book) 【Contents】 Chapter 1: Footsteps to Independence - My Upbringing and Encounters My Upbringing Encounter with Aikido My Life's Teacher and more Chapter 2: Thoughts on Training Forms and Basics Shu-Ha-Ri (Observe, Break, Depart) What to Learn from Forms and more Chapter 3: Learning from Words Encounters with People, Encounters with Words 1. Welcome those who come, and send off those who leave. 2. To study the Buddhist path is to study oneself. 3. Strong eyes of observation, weak eyes of seeing. and more Chapter 4: Learning from Miyamoto Musashi About Musashi Aikido Training and Musashi's Teachings The Levels of Heiho (Strategy) Chapter 5: The Words of the Founder - From "Aikido Shinsui" Learning from "Aikido Shinsui" What is Aikido? About Training and more 【Author Profile】 Seishiro Endo (Endo Seishiro) Born in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture in 1942. Graduated from Gakushuin University. He began Aikido while in university and served as the captain of the Aikido club. In 1967, he entered the Aikikai Foundation Headquarters Dojo and studied under the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba. Afterwards, he devoted himself to the spread of Aikido both domestically and internationally. In 1993, he opened the "Aikido Saku Dojo" in his hometown of Saku City. He teaches at 16 locations in Japan, including the Aikikai Headquarters Dojo, dojos nationwide, and universities. He travels to 16 countries in Europe, North America, and Asia every year to teach. 8th Dan in Aikido. #SeishiroEndo #SeishiroEndo #EndoSeishiro #MoriheiUeshiba #Aikido #MartialArts