ikido is one of the oldest that calls on for the power of
form of martial arts. the spirit. In its essence, it is
Founded by Morihei Ueshiba, a blending of the body and the
aikido came about through the mind.
studies of many different kinds
of traditional martial arts. In Its philosophy is basically
fact, is often perceived as a derived from the belief that
form of exercise or a dance deceptions and trickery or brute
because of some of its forms. It force will not make us defeat our
is also viewed by some quarters opponents. Instead, concentration
as some form of martial that involves the spirit will be
mesmerism. enough to strengthen us.
Aikido is even confused with Aikido is also used as a way to
Daito Ryu Aikijutsu, it is discover our true paths so that
different in its essence. Still, we can develop our individuality.
its founder attributed his It also teaches its practitioners
creation of aikido to the way, to unify their body and their
his master Sokaku Takeda, mind so that they will become in
grandmaster of Daito Ryu, opened harmony with the “universe” and
his eyes to the nature of Budo. with nature. Their power and
their strength will come from
What is aikido? this balance and harmony.
Despite its many perceived forms, The word “universe” in aikido is
aikido is a Budo or martial arts. not some obscure concept that one
It is the refinement of the cannot achieve. It is actually
techniques that are being taught quite concrete and is even within
in traditional martial arts and the grasp of the person. In
is combined with a philosophy aikido, “universe” can be
achieved through actual concentration and centeredness.
experiences and everyday life.
Training is important in aikido
Aikido’s movements and techniques as well as concentration because
are circular. When a circle is while it may be easy to create a
created in aikido, the person is centered being when inside a
said to be protected from a martial arts gym, the same cannot
collision from an opposing force. be said of situations and
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An example of a firm their composure and their
circle is a spinning top that centeredness even in panic
turns at fast speed. Without a situations such as danger and
firm center, the speed of calamities.
movement will only create
imbalance. The stillness of the One method taught in aikido is to
spinning top while in speeding breathe with what is called the
motion is what is called sumikiri seika tanden point. This is the
in Aikido language. This is part of the body that can be
achieved only by what Aikido found two inches below the navel.
founder calls “total clarity of Controlled breathing is one key
mind and body.” However, this is to being one with the universe
not so easily achieved. It takes and to center oneself with
a long time of study and practice nature. When a person learns to
in order to find this intense do this, he or she will feel
extraordinary calmness that they aikido.
can use in the practice of
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