Aikido (pronounced a-yee-do) is a Japanese martial art that blends self-defense techniques with the philosophy of harmony and peace. It was developed early in the 20th century by Professor Morihei Ueshiba, known as O-Sensei.
Unlike most martial arts, it is not competitive, so you don’t progress by defeating your opponents. Instead, you advance by demonstrating your understanding of the principles and philosophies behind Aikido.
The ideal of Aikido is circular, flowing movements that are rooted in a relaxed body and fully centred mind. Such movements inevitably result in a feeling of well being and self confidence that is carried throughout every aspect of life.
As with any martial art, there are many variations of the basic techniques that make up aikido. Some of the most common are throws, locks, strikes and pins.
These are all methods of applying aikido to counterattack, and are all based on the principle of using as little force as possible to incapacitate an attacker. The technique also emphasizes blending with the attacker’s movement and gravity, so that you can use their momentum against them and defend yourself without using too much energy or muscle.
It is important to remember that aikido alone will not keep you safe in a street fight. However, when combined with other methods of self-defense or combat sports, it can be a sustainable form of protection and can provide you with a number of valuable skills to help you survive an attack.
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