The Hidden Power of Aikido : Transcending Conflict and Cultivating Inner Peace - Susan Perry

The Hidden Power of Aikido

Transcending Conflict and Cultivating Inner Peace

By: Susan Perry, John Stevens (Foreword by), John Perry (Foreword by)

Paperback | 5 June 2024

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Real-life applications of Aikido for self-transformation, conflict resolution, and joy

• Explains Aikido solutions for peacefully resolving difficulties that arise with intimidating and unpredictable people, those who are stubborn or don’t listen, insincere people who want something from you, and chaotic situations

• Presents Aikido’s step-by-step protocol for developing the receptiveness of the beginner’s mind and deescalating potentially violent or dangerous situations

• Shares stories of how Aikido helped the author transform interpersonal difficulties into peaceful interactions

Illuminating the inner philosophical and practical aspects of Aikido, 47-year Aikido practitioner and 6th-degree black belt Susan Perry, Ph.D., uses personal stories of joy, achievement, and hardship to demonstrate real-life applications of the transformational principles of Aikido. She introduces the origins and techniques of Aikido, providing a brief biography of its founder, Morihei Ueshiba (O-Sensei), and compares his philosophy with that of Aristotle. She explains in detail how Aikido helped her resolve difficulties at work, as a student, and as a teacher/sensei. Through each story shared, the author offers a glimpse of the beginner’s mind, a state essential to personal transformation and also the key to transforming conflict into a peaceful interaction.

Perry also shows how the tools of Aikido—the sword, bokken, and jo—not only help correct posture but also are symbols cutting through darkness, revealing the truth of reality. She discusses the importance of experiencing the beautiful qualities of the mountain forests, which calm and cleanse the spirit. And she explains how a deepening practice of this martial art leads to an aiki state of sincerity, inner peace, and boundless joy.

Revealing how Aikido can help you face your fears and develop your heart and soul, this book shows how this martial art can help you embrace change, cultivate a strong center, and ultimately live a joyful life of engagement with the world.
Industry Reviews
“Wise, heartfelt, and poignant yet humorous, The Hidden Power of Aikido is a beautifully written testament to the unique, transformative power of Aikido. Susan Perry Sensei draws from her fifty years of Aikido practice and study, as well as from literature, history, and philosophy, to create a perceptive and affecting portrait of a life illuminated and enriched by the art. Anyone dedicated to a long-term spiritual path will resonate with Perry’s zest and keen observations.”

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