Carlo A

Not A Popcorn Movie.., July 11 2009

This is not a superhero movie meant to sell soft drink and popcorn.. This is not a superhero movie about "getting the bad guys".. This isn't even a superhero movie "how they got these powers, or the weight they bear".. This is a DECONSTRUCTION of the super hero.. What would happen if you took masked heroes, and put them IN OUR EARTH ?? What would happen if we woke up one day, and found out, man CAN BE GOD ?? Is our society ready to greet THE FANTASTIC, or will we huddle in fear ?? If you don't like superhero movies that ask questions, then pass on this.. BUT if you're ready for a different kind of take on superheroes, beyond "men in costumes", then see what all the hubub is all about..

A MUST for the library, Aug 17 2007

This book and Shioda's Total Aikido are a MUST for any aikidoka's library.. Irregardless whether you are yoshinkai or aikikai.. Due to the KEY details on the fundamentals contained.. The other books by the current Doshu (Best Aikido, and Master Course) suffered from a lack of up-close detail, when compared to Shioda's Total Aikido.. This book rectifies this..

The photos are sharp, and the illustrations provide the key details.. The angles of photos are also changed to the best angles.. What I like is how it's easy to figure WHERE the camera went on a viewing angle change..

Doshu has lately been demonstrating FUNDAMENTALS in the camps I've attended.. The emphasis on… Read more