Forward an Introduction

            I have revised and added to the Aikido Primer. The additions and revisions are not complete and I would really value your thoughts and suggestions. The source for my revisions has come from several sources both our book and on the web. See appendix for details.

Please feel free to give comment or suggestions to my self in class, or e-mail them to me at

shanelewis@sprintmail.com

Shane Lewis

            Please feel free to copy and distribute this primer to fellow aikidoists, non-aikidoists, friends, enemies, or people who just need something to put them to sleep. Should you wish to customize it for your own dojo, you may do so, but do, please, endeavor to make any changes commensurate with the overall spirit of the thing. If you want to avoid being blamed for any mistakes in this document or for the content, you could include this introductory notice or attach my name somewhere else within the document. I hereby disclaim any responsibility for the content or for errors within any versions of this document not modified by myself.

            I have adopted the Western convention for personal names in this document, i.e., first name first, family name second.

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Eric Sotnak

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