A
complete mastery of Aikido will take the understanding of the
different concepts that are unified through a proper
understanding of the art. The different underlying concepts of
Aikido such as the concept of Ki and the relationship between
the Uke and Nage are discussed in this article.
Fighting in the dojo isn’t the same thing as fighting in the
streets. This article explores the differences between Aikido
in the dojo and combat in real-life situations and shows you
how to adapt in these varying situations.
Aikido doesn’t naturally encourage the use of weapons since
its primary aim is to avoid injury and defend instead of
attack. However, Aikido practitioners understand that people
who have weapons have advantages in actual combat and thus
they are taught how to effectively counter attacks through
different means.
Weapons aren’t encouraged in Aikido due to the nature of the
martial art but despite this fact the study of weaponry is
encouraged. This article explores some of the more popular
weapons used in Aikido and how they are used.
Aikido can be used for various things such as exercise and
training. Aikido can also be taught to other people as well.
This article stipulates the do’s and don’ts of any activity
that involves Aikido.
Aikido has
progressed from its origins and these origins have been through a
line of masters worldwide. This article explores the careers of
these masters right down from the creator of the martial art to
subsequent protégés.
