Invincible Warrior

A Pictorial Biography of Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido

John Stevens

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Shambhala Publications Inc
15 April 1999

Biography: sport; Oriental martial arts

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 unique teachings of Aikido. Illustrated with two hundred 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 harmony and love, unifying body and mind, self and others, humans and the universe.

By: John Stevens
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 395g
ISBN: 9781570623943
ISBN 10: 1570623945
Pages: 268
Publication Date: 15 April 1999
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Stevens is Professor of Buddhist Studies and Aikido instructor at Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai, Japan. He is the author or translator of over twenty books on Buddhism, Zen, Aikido, and Asian culture. He has practiced and taught Aikido all over the world.