Aikido is a Japanese martial art for self-defense against armed and\u00a0unarmed attackers. In contrast to other martial arts, Aikido’s prime\u00a0goal is to neutralize the aggressive situation without harming the\u00a0attacker.<\/p>\n
The basis of this principle of „non-violence“ is contained in the\u00a0art’s name<\/p>\n
AI – harmony, KI – energy, DO – way<\/p>\n
which aims at emptying oneself completely to reach a state of mental\u00a0sensitivity, where all surrounding energies are in perfect harmony.<\/p>\n
Aikido is an exceptional exercising framework where physical and\u00a0mental energies are balanced through continuous practice so as to\u00a0cultivate personal peace of mind.<\/p>\n
Aikido includes various forms of throwing and pinning to control the\u00a0attacker similar to Judo. These Aikido movements can be accompanied by\u00a0strikes to the vital points – as in Karate. Although Aikido seems\u00a0harmonious and harmless to the un-trained observer, Aikido techniques\u00a0correctly applied are highly effective.<\/p>\n
Aikido is Budo!<\/p>\n
(Translated and adapted from Aikido – Methode Nationale. Nobuyoshi Tamura. 1975. pp.\u00a0 17-18)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Aikido is a Japanese martial art for self-defense against armed and\u00a0unarmed attackers. In contrast to other martial arts, Aikido’s prime\u00a0goal is to neutralize the aggressive situation without harming the\u00a0attacker. The basis of this principle of „non-violence“ is contained in the\u00a0art’s name AI – harmony, KI – energy, DO – way which aims at emptying oneself … <\/p>\n