Aikido is a martial art developed in the 1920s by Morihei Ueshiba, who wanted to integrate spirituality and philosophy into martial arts. It was recognized in Japan in 1941 and introduced to the West in the 1950s. Aikido is not meant to harm the enemy, but rather to immobilize them. It uses grabs or throws […]
Aikido is a Japanese martial art that focuses on using an attacker’s strength, with concern for their well-being. It involves physical and mental training, including safe falling, hitting and catching techniques, and defensive moves. Aikido is taught through partnerships, stretching, and controlled relaxation, and aims to improve both physical and mental health. Trust, whole-body movements, […]
Aikido is a Japanese martial art that emphasizes circular movements and using an opponent’s momentum against them. Aikido dojos are places where people practice aikido, but there are many different approaches to teaching the art. Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba and is known for its spiritual philosophy. It is popular worldwide, but the quality […]
Aikido hakama are baggy pants worn over a kimono, with split and undivided styles. Originally worn by samurai for horse riding, they are now mostly worn by martial arts practitioners. The seven folds on aikido hakama may represent Bushido virtues. Schools vary in allowing hakama, and they come in different styles and prices. Aikido hakama […]
Aikido weapons include a wooden sword (bokken), a short stick (jo), and a knife (tanto). The focus is on defense, not offense, and using the attacker’s momentum against them. Aikido weapons training is slow and patient, and also lends itself well to spiritual meditation. Aikido weapons include a wooden sword, called a bokken; a short […]
