{"product_id":"aikibatto-sword-exercises-for-aikido-students","title":"Aikibatto: Sword Exercises for Aikido Students","description":"Aikibatto is a system of sword and staff exercises for aikido students, as well as for anyone interested in the Japanese martial arts. This book presents the basics and principles of the sophisticated sword arts developed by the Japanese warrior aristocracy, the samurai.Although the aikibatto exercises are primarily developed for aikido students, they contain much of the normal curriculum of traditional iaido and kenjutsu. Anyone interested in the arts of the katana, the formidable Japanese sword, will find much of value in this book.Stefan Stenudd is a 7 dan Aikikai shihan aikido instructor, member of the Swedish Aikikai Grading Committee, Chairman of the SwedishBudo \u0026amp; Martial Arts Federation, and former Vice Chairman of the International Aikido Federation. He has studied aikido and iaido since the early 1970's. He is also a writer of both fiction and non-fiction.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1419658786\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1419658786.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Stenudd, Stefan\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331170631741,"sku":"BVV.1419658786.G","price":8.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1419658786-0.jpg?v=1783539805","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/aikibatto-sword-exercises-for-aikido-students","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}