Aikido is a Japanese martial art that emphasizes blending with an opponent’s energy to control them rather than fighting strength against strength. It is a non-competitive form of martial arts and therefore appropriate for people of all ages, body types and backgrounds. It is also a spiritual art that incorporates character development ideals into the training and teaches students to find peace within themselves and in their lives.
Aiki is a Japanese word meaning harmony of spirit and body. Aikido translates as “Way of Harmonizing the Body and Universal Spirit” or “the Way of Uniting Forces.” Aikido has no reliance on violence and instead uses circular movements originating from a relaxed, centred body to achieve submission. It requires a high degree of physical coordination and balance, which develops from regular practice and leads to greater self confidence and awareness.
An aikido class begins with warm-up exercises and stretching to prepare the body for partner work. Partners alternate as uke and nage, taking turns to practise techniques on one another. Proper ukemi (method of falling) is taught to ensure the safety of all members, and enables students to learn aikido techniques with confidence.
In the early 1960s aikido began to spread outside Japan. Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Aikikai doshu, travelled extensively to promote aikido. His efforts and those of his successors resulted in aikido being established worldwide, including the United States.
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