Beginning Aikido

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Aikido is a Japanese martial art. The martial arts focus of Aikido is to empower the student to be centered, to be in complete control of themselves and their actions throughout an attack.  This is accomplished through mastering the concepts of blending with attack(s) and connection to the attacker(s).

Beginning Aikido

There’s a lot to learn about the martial art of Aikido. Reading and research will get you started, but the best introduction comes on the mat. I hope to see you there!

Aikido training has also been shaped by its philosophy of harmony. There are no competitions or tournaments in Aikido. Rank is awarded through a testing procedure which emphasizes self-discipline, rather than the mastery of others. Daily practice focuses on the development of technical skills and awareness through the constant repetition of techniques in a controlled environment in order to master the fundamentals of moving, timing, and breathing.

Most practice is done with a partner: each working at his or her own level of ability, alternating as uke (the attacker) and nage (the one who is attacked). Both roles are stressed; each contributes skills that enhance overall sensitivity and control.

Students train to neutralize the energy of the opponent’s attack and to redirect and focus it into techniques of martial efficiency and power. At the same time, the student can use the same philosophy to deal with stress and conflict in daily life, and learn to remain calm under all conditions.

Information/text from our parent dojo, Capitial Aikikai

Additional information referenced from:

Budo-Inochi.com;  Wikipedia;