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Each waza (technique) presented in this book will receive a complete and thorough exploration and explanation. This book discusses and describes the waza in reference to its physical technical execution. Each waza will be discussed and described in reference to the sequential process of enter and blend, redirect and unbalance, throw or control, and let go and move on. This book discusses and describes waza in reference to advanced aikido concepts such as mushin (calm and empty mind) and musubi (connection). This complete and thorough exploration and explanation in description and discussion will lead to an understanding that should provide any student of aikido with the advanced knowledge and insight necessary to improve his or her technique and training in aikido.

However, readers should keep in mind that no one can learn aikido from a book, and no one can teach aikido from a book. One can only learn aikido through direct experience and training with a competent instructor. This, and all aikido books, is only a means of reference and guidance. After reading any portion of any aikido book, the best advice is to get on the dojo mats and train. Listen to your sensei and sempai (senior students) and stay open to suggestions and comments from your tohai (one of equal rank) and kohai (one of lesser rank)—it is only with an open mind that one can get a glimpse of the beauty of the art of aikido.