Out of the World Book by Yoko Okamoto Hidetaka Aso Whether your goal is to

Whether your goal is to deepen your understanding of traditional Japanese weapons or refine your overall martial skills

The Pit combines old school training

it offers practical information on sword care and safety

embodying principles unlike any other martial art

Out of the World Book by Yoko Okamoto Hidetaka Aso Whether your goal is toThis is the first book by Yoko Okamoto, a world renowned aikidoka, who has reexamined what culture and martial arts are through her work. In Chapter 1, Togo, where he met young boys who practiced martial arts every day in faraway Japan; in Chapter 2, Portland, America, where he moved with his family and opened his first dojo; and in Chapter 3, Paris, France, the martial arts powerhouse where he met his teacher and gained friends. Looking back on his