John Stevens - Invincible Warrior: An Illustrated Biography of Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido

Invincible Warrior tells the fascinating story of the life of Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), whose quest for the true meaning of warriorship lead to the creation of the martial art called Aikido, "The Art of Peace." Ueshiba -- whose name means "abundant peace" -- is considered by many to be one of the greatest martial artists who ever lived. His documented ability to disarm any attacker, throw a dozen men simultaneously, and down and pin opponents without touching them has accorded his life legendary status. Invincible Warrior presents the real story behind Morihei's achievement, illuminating the man and his message. Stevens describes the people, events, and ideas that influenced Ueshiba's lifelong spiritual quest, which culminated in the development of the unique teachings of Aikido. Illustrated with hundreds of photographs of Morihei in action and filled with revealing anecdotes about his life and times, Invincible Warrior also offers valuable discussion of the Founder's conception of Aikido as a path of ha

Key Information
Authors		John Stevens
Nonfiction Category		Biography & Autobiography • Sports & Recreation
Book Editions
		Paperback272March 01, 1999Shambhala Pubns9.5"(h) x 6.25"(w) x 1"(d), 0.9 lbs.9781570623943