Aikido (Illustrated History of Martial Arts)
Worth buying if: You want a short, illustrated overview of Aikido history.
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Summary
Jerry Craven's Aikido (Illustrated History of Martial Arts) is a 32-page illustrated overview tracing the origins, key figures, and fundamental ideas of Aikido in accessible language and images.
Why this book now
A compact, image-rich primer remains useful for newcomers or as a quick reference on Aikido's development and principles.
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- You want a short, illustrated overview of Aikido history.
- You collect pocket-sized martial-arts introductions.
- If character growth is key, the narrative rarely stalls and keeps tension high.
- You seek in-depth technical instruction or extensive dojo curriculum.
- You need a comprehensive academic history of Japanese martial arts.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780865933644
Worth buying if: You want a short, illustrated overview of Aikido history.
Skip it if: You seek in-depth technical instruction or extensive dojo curriculum.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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At 32 pages, this is a brief read suitable for a single sitting or quick reference between training sessions.
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This Rourke Pub Group edition emphasizes illustration-driven presentation and a compact historical survey by Jerry Craven.
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Flip between images and short passages—ideal for skimming historical highlights or returning to specific illustrations and captions.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780865933644
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