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Weapons in Aikido

Aikido is a technique that incorporates moves that are more defensive than offensive. In fact, it seeks not to injure but to forestall or stop a person. This is possibly why there i

The Secret Art of Aikido

Martial Arts is one of the contributions of Asia to the world. Who can forget Bruce Lee and the fact that he was first and foremost a martial arts athlete before being a movi

Aikido for the Peaceful Warrior

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.

Verbal Aikido: 7 Ways to Handle Difficult Customers

In my live complaint resolution seminars, I demonstrate the martial art Aikido and offer it as a strategy for diffusing anger. I began teaching thi

Is Aikido Good For Children?

Adults may practice Aikido for stress reduction, relaxation, self-defense, its many cardio vascular benefits, or a host of other reasons. But these are concepts that most

Aikido and Technology – Why Aikido is Good For Children and Adults

It is no secret that the human body grows weaker as it is used less and when life becomes easier. While this is not necessarily a re

Some of the Most Efficient Aikido Techniques

Aikido originated as a martial art sometime in the early half of the 20th century. The martial art was created by Morihei Ueshiba and it was borne out of

Giving and Receiving Positive Energy Using the Universal Principles of the Art of Aikido

Aikido is an amazing martial art that was founded by Master Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). He was one of the gre

Do Martial Arts Really Teach Discipline and Not Violence?

Martial arts seem to be very popular these days. There are so many forms of these arts. We know them generally as Tae Kwan Do, Judo, Kung Fu,

Using Shadow Aikido to Improve Aikido Techniques in Women

It is a given that women are at a disadvantage because they lack the upper body strength of men. There are two important aspects of Aikido Te