Aikido is one of the oldest and most widely-used martial arts forms in the world.
It is being taught for centuries as a form of self-defense and protection.
It is also a way for people to learn centeredness and balance in their lives.
Aikido is a martial arts form that requires constant practice and dedicated study […]
Aikido was developed by as a martial art by Morihei Ueshiba who studied several martial arts since 1912.
Known to many aikido practitioners as “O Sensei” or the “Great Teacher,” Ueshiba was able to develop the martial art based on a purely physical level using techniques and movements such those of “Jujitsu” and “Kenjutsu” called […]
Among the various martial arts that have emerged over the years, Aikido is one of those that continue to gather more practitioners.
Simply because more and more people believe that martial arts should not instigate attacks but should place great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement especially of the opponents’ and use it […]
Like all martial arts or sports for that matter, Aikido has their own set of uniforms.
The aikidogi or the uniform used in aikido is similar to the keikogi used in most martial arts.
Keikogi is a term used to refer to uniform for training.
This is a general term used to refer to […]
Traditionally, martial art systems were created as a documented practice of training for combat mode in the ancient eras.
Naturally, its modern day applications are primarily for self-defense, exercise and physical fitness.
One form of martial arts however stands out from the rest in the sense that it espouses a relaxed way of life over […]
Due to the dynamic nature of Aikido, most experts say that there are no definite “styles” or “techniques” in practicing the martial art.
After the development of aikido by Morihei Ueshiba, called “O Sensei,” many students were inspired to train under his tutelage.
After their training, the Great Teacher encouraged his students to put up […]
Aikido is martial arts that resulted from the combination of several disciplines.
It was created by Ueshiba sometime in the 1940s.
It was the result of Ueshibas search for a technique that provided him with contentment not only in the technical sense but also in the spiritual end.
Aikido comes from the three Japanese words, […]
Within the world of Aikido a variety of styles exists.
The major ones include Aikikai, Yoshinkan Yoseikan, Shodokan Aikido, Ki Society and Iwama.
Aikikai is a style led by O-sensei’s decendants and remains to be the largest Aikido organization.
Meanwhile, Yoshinkan was founded by Gozo Shioda and is known for its rigid practice of being […]
Aikido is a kind of martial arts which is often considered as modern Japanese budo.
This martial art’s emphasis is on the spiritual and philosophical development of one’s self.
The word “Aikido” basically means “The Way of Harmony with the Spirit.
” It is the study of the natural laws and how they harmonize with the […]
With the visible convergence of East and West cultures, more and more people are discovering and rediscovering new means self-discipline especially in the field of martial arts.
One of these means is called “Aikido,” a very popular Japanese martial art.
KNOWING AIKIDODo not fight force with force,