Bruce Tegner's special talent for explaining toe Oriental un-armed arts to Americans is again evident in this book his ninth in the series. Aikido is the fascinating art of defense which uses arm locks, body locks, leg locks and a graet many holds and throws. Aikido self-defense is ideal for those who wish to know a means of protection from violence without themselves resorting to violent actions. Aikido is the 'serene' art. It taeches and developes a calm and controlled mental attitude as part of the process of learning the physical techniques. Bruce Tegner has spent a lifetime in the judo-ji jitsu-self-defense field. Bith his parents were black belt judo instructors who began his serious traning when he was two years old! From early childhood Mr. Tegner was trained by high ranking masters of all the popular Oriental and European self-defense arts. At his school in Holywood, Mr. Tegner actively supervises all instruction and teachers seven classes a week. In addition to aikido, Mr. Tegner teaches and is an expert in karate, judo, savate, yawara and other specialities. He has taught many thousands of people of all ages and from every walk of life. Bruce Tegner's special genius for teaching makes this book practical and interesting for those who wish to know aikido for practical, modern use as well as for the serious student who wishes advanced wrok and traditional techniques. Contents 1 Aikido-The art of serenity 2 Mental control 3 Aikido long stick 4 Muscle reaction 5 Breath control 6 Natural & un-natural grip 7 Step-by-step instruction 8 Using your opponent's strength 9 Balance and the 'T' position 10 Weapons defenses 11 Fundamental holding & locking Outward rist lock Inward wrist lock Side straight arm lock Front bent arm lock Straight arm lock down Straight arm lock up Rear choke, knuckle in back Rear choke, head lock Full body hold Reverse body hold 12 Group 2 Holding & locking First, second, third, and fourth lock 13 Group 3 Holding & locking First, second, third, and fourth hold 14 Group 4 Holding & locking First, second, third and fourth lock 15 Defenses against wrist grips Wrist gripped by one hand-Defense 'A' Wrist gripped by one hand-Defense 'B' Wrist gripped by one hand-Diagonally: Defense 'A' Wrist gripped by one hand-Diagonally: Defense 'B' Wrist gripped by two hands-Defense 'A' Wrist gripped by two hands-Defense 'B' Wrists gripped by two hands-Defense 'A' Wrists gripped by two hands-Defense 'B' 16 Defenses against clothes grip Natural grip Un-natural grip 17 Fist fighting defenses Block & throw-Defense 'A' Block & throw-Defense 'B' One hand parry Two hand parry 18 Back attack defenses Back choke Body grab under arms-Defense 'A' Body grab under arms-Defense 'B' Body grab over arms 19 Traditional kneeling techniques Reaching attack Choke Knife attack-straight thrust Reaching form side Hair pulling Striking from side Choking from rear 20 Aikido long stick Forward trip Back trip Foot trip Bent arm lock Arm-neck lock Z& throw Inward wrist lock Outward wrist lock Arm-back lock Back wrist lock

This is a classic Bruce Tegner book. During the 60's he published books on every form of martial arts that was popular. He was an instant master of all of them. Never saying where or with who he trained he had been promoted to high degrees of black belt. He must have made a good living selling his how to books from Hollywood Ca. I was about 10 or 11 when I saw one of his books and had been training Judo, Karate and Jiu Jitsu Atemi-Waza since I had been 8 years old. I remember my instructor looking at the book and saying you waisted your allowence all 50 cents of it. Now after 56 years of trining in the martial arts I pick up one of these old books that I have carried around for so long and it reminds me of my youth. ( )