--- product_id: 6894697 title: "The Structure of Aikido: Volume 1: Kenjutsu and Taijutsu Sword and Open-Hand Movement Relationships (Structure of Aikido, Vol 1) Paperback – May 16, 1997" brand: "gaku homma" price: "822.17 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6894697-the-structure-of-aikido-volume-1-kenjutsu-and-taijutsu-sword store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Structure of Aikido: Volume 1: Kenjutsu and Taijutsu Sword and Open-Hand Movement Relationships (Structure of Aikido, Vol 1) Paperback – May 16, 1997 **Brand:** gaku homma **Price:** 822.17 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Structure of Aikido: Volume 1: Kenjutsu and Taijutsu Sword and Open-Hand Movement Relationships (Structure of Aikido, Vol 1) Paperback – May 16, 1997 by gaku homma - **How much does it cost?** 822.17 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6894697-the-structure-of-aikido-volume-1-kenjutsu-and-taijutsu-sword) ## Best For - gaku homma enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gaku homma brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Structure of Aikido: Volume 1: Kenjutsu and Taijutsu Sword and Open-Hand Movement Relationships (Structure of Aikido, Vol 1) Paperback – May 16, 1997 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FUdjVjhsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An very good book for those into Aikido and their weapon arts. *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2018* I have been into numerous martial arts (Judo, Jujitsu, Aikijutsu, Karate-Do, Hapkido, Kenjutsu, Wakizashijutsu, Tanto-Jutsu, Kobudo etc.) for more than 60 years and though I studied Aikido for a short period of time I never earned any rank in this art; nevertheless, when I saw this interesting 186 page soft cover book (The Structure of Aikido: Volume 1 by Gaku Homma) on Amazon for a bargain price I purchased it.To be honest, this book was written specifically for those who are seriously involved in the study of Aikido and the use of their weapons of sword (Ken) and stick arts (Jo and Bo). This is a very detailed book with hundreds of photographs explaining the numerous techniques; however, the photos are much too small to actually learn anything from without the guidance of an Aikido weapons master.The seven chapters in this volume covers an introduction, basic body movements, Kihon Ken no sosaho: basic sword movement, Kenjutsu to Taijutsu, Ukemi-the art of falling, Ken Tai Icchi no Ugoki, - Kenjutsu and Taijutsu movement in unison and throwing techniques etc. Even though I was familiar with many of the sword and weapon techniques in this book because of my background in Kenjutsu and Jojutsu; nevertheless, one would need to train under an Aikido master to actually benefit from the amount of material in this text.This would be an excellent reference text if combined with training with an Aikido master.Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Wakizashi-Jutsu: An official manual of Bushi Satori Ryu) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ original and independent *by C***M on Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2007* I love Gaku Homma's books for their straightforwardness. This one is exactly what the subtitle says it is. I wish there were a higher text-to-photo ratio, but mostly I wish Gaku Homma had finished the series of which this was the first book. If you train in aikido already, I suspect there's a good chance you've seen this material already. But if you train in other martial arts and have an interest in aikido, I think this book could be very informative for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Learing the roots of aikido *by W***I on Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2009* Aikido is based on the Japanese sword and this book clearly shows where it came from.It is worthwhile for any serious adherent of the art of peace to read repeatedly.The only lack in this work is that one needs good eyesight so as to reveiw this work. The photos are, by necesiisty, a bit small.I highly recommned this work for all who pracitce and/or teach aikido.namaste --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6894697-the-structure-of-aikido-volume-1-kenjutsu-and-taijutsu-sword](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6894697-the-structure-of-aikido-volume-1-kenjutsu-and-taijutsu-sword) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-26*