Blood, Sweat & Years: Memories Of An Aikido Life

Description

Blood, Sweat & Years is the story of one man’s journey in Aikido from novice to 6th degree Black Belt. This can be a light-hearted description of the trials, tribulations but most all fun over the years. As the Writer says on the back cover: “None of the names have been changed to offer protection to the innocent, there are not any.”

Extracts from the Forward by Sensei Tony Sargeant 6th Dan Aikikai:

“John has written about his travels, friendship, experiences and steadily humorous adventures in his quest to embrace this wonderful Martial Art Aikido.”

“This book has awoken many memories, which I had forgotten of our time together both in the UK and more than a few parts of the world.”

“I thank John for all that he has given to the Art of Aikido, his accomplishments are more than most will achieve in a lifetime.”

This can be a book that can be enjoyed by the non-martial artist and martial artist.

Extracts of the review by Brian Stockwell, editor of the “Aikido Times”:

“There are a large number of accounts that will resonate with readers who have, for example, endured their first encounters with ukemi or waited nervously for their turn to take a grading.”

“More senior Aikido will certainly recognise many of the names liberally sprinkled all the way through the book, as well as mentions of broken bones, bruises and other injuries!”

“I am sure we have all been at events where we will be able to reminisce and share stories with like-minded friends – and that’s the reason what it feels like reading this book.”

This third edition also covers events that took place in 2017 & January 2018