The name aikido is formed by the combination of three characters in the Japanese language. Ai, which means joining; ki, which means spirit and do, which means way. These three words actually summarize the essence of aikido as a form of martial art? the joining of the spirit to find the way. It was only [...]
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Aikido is a kind of martial arts which is often considered as modern Japanese budo. This martial arts emphasis is on the spiritual and philosophical development of ones 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 [...]
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 [...]
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Aikido is a modern martial art that is founded by spirituality and philosophy influenced by the Omoto-kyo religion associated with the Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba. The etymology of the word Aikido stems from three Japanese characters. Ai literally means joining, with ki meaning something like spirit, and do meaning way. Loosely translated then, the meaning [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Aikido is one of the traditional forms of martial arts that combine both the body and the mind. It does not only emphasize the use of physical skills but also the spirituality of practitioners and those who wish to learn the art.
Aikido is a technique that incorporates moves that are more defensive than offensive. [...]
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-senseis 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 precise [...]
