The Nishio Sensei Aikido Notebook Vol 1 Taijutsu by Stephi Varjan George Kotaka Mind and body principles of

Mind and body principles of combat preparedness are fully explained

timing and proper positioning

Training for "Thrusting"

at the age of 18 and continues to practice to this day

It is a state-of-the-art practical technique of the champions who have reached the top

The Nishio Sensei Aikido Notebook Vol 1 Taijutsu by Stephi Varjan George Kotaka Mind and body principles ofThis book is a compilation of the written notes and drawings made by Varjan Sensei in her many years of study under Nishio Sensei. Included are notes from regular classes and seminar instruction. This volume covers taijutsu techniques. See Volume 2 for similar notes relating to the buki waza techniques of Nishio Sensei. Chapters: 1 Some of the Basics 2 Ikkyo 3 Shomen Uchi & Yokomen Uchi 4 Tsuki 5 Applications 6 Aikido To Ho 7 The Lessons & Seminars