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The Translator: Interview with Christopher Li: 10 Paperback – 24 May 2021
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Chris calls himself a “hobbyist with a specialty”, however, thanks to his research and writing he has made an important contribution to the understanding of modern Aikido. His views on Aikido, its history and future development are unconventional and often “politically incorrect” but he’s not afraid to share them.
This is not a book for those unwilling to discuss the official narrative of our art and its people.
Contents: The Aikidō Path So Far. Historians vs Communicators in Aikidō. Lost in Translation. The “Philosophy” of the Founder. Taking Responsibility. Tori and Uke. The Internal-External Power Dichotomy. Everyone Is Showing Aiki. The Role of Aikido in Contemporary Society. Morihei Ueshiba and Daitō-Ryū. Was Kisshomaru the Actual Innovator? Are Gradings and Rank a Necessary Evil in Aikido? The Truth About Cross-Training. What Is Aikidō and What Is It For? Arrested Development. The Importance of Keeping a Martial Edge.
- Print length118 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication date24 May 2021
- Dimensions12.85 x 0.69 x 19.84 cm
- ISBN-13979-8509344268
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- ASIN : B095GQGBRK
- Publisher : Independently published (24 May 2021)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 118 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8509344268
- Dimensions : 12.85 x 0.69 x 19.84 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 562,268 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 1,037 in Martial Arts (Books)
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About the author

Simone Chierchini, an enthusiast Aikido student and divulgator, is a direct student of Hideki Hosokawa and Yoji Fujimoto sensei and has been a pioneer of Aikido in Ireland and an ambassador of the discipline in Egypt.
For over 10 years he has been animating Aikido Italia Network, his extra-mat creature specialised in the production and dissemination of Aikido culture worldwide.
Simone has written numerous articles and interviews - both in English and Italian - for the most prestigious magazines and blogs of the sector. In 2009 he has published a novel, "Narrando Viaggiando" with Albatros - Il Filo Edizioni.
Aikido Italia Network Publishing is his latest enterprise.
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