title: Living Aikido: Form, Training, Essence
author:  Bruce Klickstein 
description: "Free of error, Bruce's book is both a reliable guide for beginners and, for yudansha, an authentic reference book to be used in the correction of their own technique.<br />- Morihiro Saito<br /><br />"For years, students have asked me, 'What book on aikido can I read to help me in my practice?' I thank Bruce Klickstein for giving me an answer."<br />- George Leonard
zlib_text: Praise for Journey to the Heart of Aikido
  “An extraordinary contribution … this intimate and penetrating look
  into the development of Aikido reveals a sacred world of power,
  vision, and harmony. Linda Holiday has deftly crafted a historical
  narrative that allows us to see the inspiration of the founder of
  Aikido, embodied in one of his direct students. As the Aikido
  community evolves, this book will be a guidepost along the way. It’s a
  classic.”
  — Richard Strozzi-Heckler, PhD, author of The Leadership Dojo
  and In Search of the Warrior Spirit; chief instructor, Two Rock
  Aikido; co-founder, Tamalpais Aikido
  “Through his teachings, Anno Sensei guides us with a benevolent
  smile and the deepest humility to ‘the heart of Aikido.’ His reflections
  on all aspects of practice are very rich. Journey to the Heart of Aikido
  is also a beautiful testimonial to fidelity: that of student to teacher,
  and teacher to O-Sensei.”
  — Christian Tissier, Aikido seventh dan, shihan, Paris, France
  “Today there ar