Journey - On Mastering Ukemi (Paperback)

This is the second book in the Mastership Series by Aikido Master Daniel Linden. Mr Linden continues his enigmatic and powerful instruction with an allegorical tale of test and triumph in the high Himalayan mountains in Nepal. The Journey we all take from birth to death can be exciting, powerful, enriching and engaging or it can be one of quiet desperation. The choice is yours. Journey is a tale of one young man's attempt to engage that kind of life and his teacher's attempts to show him the way. Mr Linden has shown a sense of humor, self-deprecation, and humility almost unique in the world of martial art masters and Aikido teachers especially. His worldly views and occasional lapses make this one of the most enriching and wonderful stories of martial arts and personal triumph ever written. Journey - On Mastering Ukemi will have you grabbing your passports, calling for reservations, announcing your itinerary on Facebook, and bolting out the door. What a great story Daniel Linden is one of the most iconic and enigmatic Aikido masters in the world. On Mastering Aikido, his first work about Aikido, introduced many new insights to Western readers. His newest novel, The Last Viking, is a multigenerational, melting-pot American story of unique and immense proportions. In Journey, Mr. Linden once again brings his profound teaching skills to the area of mastership. This time he takes on ukemi, the mysterious unheralded side of Aikido, the world's most difficult martial art. This is a story of willpower, skill, and endurance with the most energetic and entertaining young travelers you will ever meet. Journey - On Mastering Ukemi is an allegorical tale that is meant for those individuals who have already learned the basics of ukemi - attack and the relentless heart. Yet beginners will find it fascinating as well, because Linden Sensei brings all his storytelling skills to bear upon this amazing journey. Seasoned travelers (and those who wish to be) will find this story a riveting page-turner. This is a tale that begins with a punch in the nose and ends in a pitched battle high in the Himalaya on the backbone of the Earth. A great read for everyone.

General

Imprint:	Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2011
First published:	May 2011
Authors:	Daniel Linden
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	226
ISBN-13:	978-1-4610-6927-0
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Combat sports & self-defence > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4610-6927-0
Barcode:	9781461069270

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