{"product_id":"blood-sweat-years-john-longford-9781542813228","title":"Blood, Sweat \u0026 Years: Memories Of An Aikido Life","description":"Blood, Sweat \u0026amp; Years is the story of one man's journey in Aikido from novice to 6th degree Black Belt. It is a light-hearted description of the trials, tribulations but most all fun over the years.As the Author says on the back cover: \"None of the names have been changed to protect the innocent, there aren't any.\"\u003cp\u003eExtracts from the Forward by Sensei Tony Sargeant 6th Dan Aikikai: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"John has written about his travels, friendship, experiences and often humorous adventures in his quest to embrace this wonderful Martial Art Aikido.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book has awoken many memories, which I had forgotten of our time together both in the UK and various parts of the world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I thank John for all that he has given to the Art of Aikido, his accomplishments are more than most will achieve in a lifetime.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a book that can be enjoyed by the non-martial artist and martial artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtracts of the review by Brian Stockwell, editor of the \"Aikido Times\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There are a lot of accounts that will resonate with readers who have, for example, endured their first encounters with ukemi or waited nervously for their turn to take a grading.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"More senior Aikido will certainly recognise many of the names liberally sprinkled throughout the book, as well as mentions of broken bones, bruises and other injuries \"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I am sure we have all been at events where we can reminisce and share stories with like-minded friends - and that's what it feels like reading this book.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis third edition also covers events that took place in 2017 \u0026amp; January 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Longford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1542813220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781542813228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/05\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.40d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Longford","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43938323431679,"sku":"9781542813228","price":7.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_9f497c86-41bd-4072-9a35-06d841d5abfe.jpg?v=1681435024","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/blood-sweat-years-john-longford-9781542813228","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}