Suggested Reading
The following books are recommended for students who wish to deepen their understanding of Aikido, its history, philosophy, and practice. Titles with links are available through Amazon.
Bagot, B. N. (1990). Aikido: Traditional art & modern sport. Wiltshire, England: The Crowood Press.
Bennett, G. (1998). Aikido techniques and tactics. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.
Deshimaru, T. (1982). The Zen way to the martial arts. New York, NY: Penguin Group.
Dobson, T., & Miller, V. (1978). Aikido in everyday life: Giving in to get your way. New York, NY: Delacorte Press.
Dobson, T., Moss, R., & Watson, J. E. (1993). It’s a lot like dancing: An Aikido journey. Berkeley, CA: Frog.
Farakas, E., & Corcoran, J. (1983). The Overlook martial arts dictionary. Woodstock, NY: The Overlook Press.
Furuya, K. (1996). Kodo: Ancient ways. Santa Clarita, CA: Ohara Publications.
Hatsumi, M., & Chambers, Q. (1981). Stick fighting: Techniques of self-defense. Tokyo, Japan: Kodansha International.
Heckler, R. S. (ed.) (1985). Aikido and the new warrior. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.
Heckler, R. S. (1994). The anatomy of change. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.
Homma, G. (1994). Aikido sketch diary: Dojo 365 days. Berkeley, CA: Frog.
Homma, G. (1993). Children and the martial arts: An Aikido point of view. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.
Homma, G. (1990). Aikido for life. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.
Homma, G. (1997). The structure of Aikido (volume 1). Berkeley, CA: Frog.
Hyams, J. (1979). Zen in the martial arts. New York, NY: Bantam Books.
Kamata, S., & Shimizu, K. (1992). Zen and Aikido. Tokyo, Japan: Aiki News.
Koga, R. K., & Pelkey, W. L. (1995). Controlling force: A primer for law enforcement (2nd edition). Fallbrook, CA: The Koga Institute.
Lowry, D. (1986). Bokken: Art of the Japanese sword. Burbank, CA: O’Hara Publications.
Maruyama, K. (1984). Aikido with Ki. Tokyo, Japan: Ki No Kenkyukai H.Q.
Morgan, F. E. (1992). Living the martial way. Fort Lee, NJ: Barricade Books.
Nitobe, I. (1979). Bushido: The warrior’s code. Santa Clara, CA: O’Hara Publications.
O'Connor, G. (1993). The Aikido student handbook. Berkeley, CA: Frog.
O'Connor, G. (1998). The elements of Aikido. Boston, MA: Element Books.
Perry, S. (ed.) (All issues). Aikido Today magazine. Claremont, CA: Arete Press.
Perry, S. (ed.) (2002). Remembering O-Sensei: Living and training with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido. Boston, MA: Shambhala.
Pranin, S. A. (1991). The Aiki News encyclopedia of Aikido. Tokyo, Japan: Aiki News.
Reed, W. (1986). Ki: A practical guide for westerners. Tokyo, Japan: Japan Publications.
Reynosa, L., & Billingiere, J. (1988). A beginner's guide to Aikido. Ventura, CA: R & B Publishing.
Saito, M. (1973–1976). Traditional Aikido, Volumes One through Five. Tokyo, Japan: Minato Research and Publishing.
Saito, M. (1975). Aikido: Its heart and appearance. Tokyo, Japan: Minato Research and Publishing.
Saotome, M. (1993). Aikido and the harmony of nature. Boston, MA: Shambhala.
Saotome, M. (1989). The principles of Aikido. Boston, MA: Shambhala.
Siegel, A. (1993). Women in Aikido. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.
Shifflett, C. M. (1998). Ki in Aikido: A sampler of ki exercises. Merrifield, VA: Round Earth Publishing.
Shifflett, C. M. (2000). Aikido: Exercises for teaching and training. Merrifield, VA: Round Earth Publishing.
Shioda, G. (1968). Dynamic Aikido. Tokyo, Japan: Kodansha International.
Shioda, G., & Shioda, Y. (1996). Total Aikido: The master course. Tokyo, Japan: Kodansha International.
Sosa, B., & Robbins, B. (1987). The essence of Aikido. Burbank, CA: Unique Publications.
Stevens, J. (1987). Abundant peace: The biography of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of Aikido. Boston, MA: Shambhala.
Stevens, J. (1995). The secrets of Aikido. Boston, MA: Shambhala.
Stevens, J. (1996). The Shambhala guide to Aikido. Boston, MA: Shambhala.
Stevens, J. (1997). Invincible warrior. Boston, MA: Shambhala.
Stevens, J. (2001). The philosophy of Aikido. New York: Kodansha America.
Stevens, J., & Krenner, W. V. (1999). Training with the master: Lessons with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido. Boston, MA: Shambhala.
Stevens, J., & Shirata, R. (1984). Aikido: The way of harmony. Boston, MA: Shambhala.
Stone, J., & Meyer, R. (1995). Aikido in America. Berkeley, CA: Frog.
Suenaka, R., & Watson, C. (1997). Aikido Kohan: The definitive guide to the way of harmony. North Clarendon, VT: Tuttle Publishing.
Suino, N. (1995). Practical drills for Japanese swordsmanship. New York, NY: Weatherhill.
Tegner, B. (1986). Defense tactics for law enforcement: Weapons defense & control and baton techniques. Ventura, CA: Thor.
Ueshiba, K. (1984). The spirit of Aikido. Tokyo, Japan: Kodansha International.
Ueshiba, K. (1985). Aikido. Tokyo, Japan: Hozansha Publications.
Ueshiba, K., & Ueshiba, M. (2002). Best Aikido: The fundamentals. Tokyo, Japan: Kodansha International.
Ueshiba, M. (1991). Budo: Teachings of the founder of Aikido. Tokyo, Japan: Kodansha International.
Ueshiba, M. (1997). Budo training in Aikido. Tokyo, Japan: Japan Publications.
Westbrook, A., & Retti, O. (1970). Aikido and the dynamic sphere. Rutland, VT: Charles E. Tuttle.
Wildish, P. (1998). Thorsons principles of Aikido. London: Thorsons.
Wiley, C. A. (Ed.) (1992). Women in the martial arts. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.
Wiley, C. A. (1995). Martial arts teachers on teaching. Berkeley, CA: Frog.
Yamada, Y. (1969). Aikido complete. New York, NY: Citadel Press.
Yamada, Y., & Pimsler, S. (1981). The new Aikido complete: The arts of power and movement. Secaucus, NJ: Lyle Stuart.
Zier, D., & Lang, T. (1985). Jo: The Japanese short staff. Burbank, CA: Unique Publications.