AIKIDO

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art founded by Ô Sensei Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969). Known as a non-violent martial art, Aikido is practiced without competition and is rooted in principles of harmony, balance of energy, and mutual respect.

Accessible to men and women of all ages, Aikido does not require any specific physical preparation.

Practitioners learn the fundamental principles of martial arts, including: movement, evasion, grips and distance.

Training progressively introduces:

• Aiki taijutsu (unarmed techniques)

• immobilization and throwing techniques

• traditional weapon practices such as Aikijo (staff) and Aikiken (wooden sword)

All techniques are practiced in the dojo.

Aikido is a martial way in the efficient use of aikiken (sword), aikijo (staff) and aikitaijutsu (empty hand).

The feeling and application of aikido technique flow weapon to weapon, armed to unarmed and hand to hand.

Aikido technique consists of strikes, controls, submissions, throws and falls.

Application of technique always reflect the philosophy and principles of aikido.

In concept and strategy, technique of attack and counter attack can flow one into another indefinitely and with unlimited response and application.

Practical and efficient response are essential when necessary to test the sincerity of one's training.

The path of aikido fosters the practice of traditional martial ways, conflict resolution and strengthen body and mind.