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Focusing on the
Essentials of Aikido
Aikido is an old martial art, not as old as many others but old
nevertheless. It was created by Morihei Ueshiba and it is the
result of a distillation of different martial arts. Most people
see it as a type of exercise or dance because of its fluid form.
Other people have their own definitions for the martial art as
well.
Sometimes Aikido is confused with Daito Ryu Aikijutsu but the
essentials of both martial arts are actually different. According
to Ueshiba his eyes were opened by Sokaku Takeda who himself was a
grandmaster of the Daito Ryu and opened his eyes to the Budo.
What is Aikido?
Aikido may have many different forms but it is essentially a Budo
or martial art. It is an art that has been refined and combined
with a philosophy that advocates the use of the power of the
spirit. The basic essence of aikido is a perfect blending of
bodily and mental functions. The philosophy of Aikido is derived
from the belief that deception and trickery are not the needed
things required to defeat our opponents. Brute force is also not
one of these requirements. Rather a focus on concentration using
the sprit is enough to strengthen.
Aikido is also a means by which we can discover our true paths and
by so doing develop a sense of individuality. Aikido also teaches
people who practice it to merge their bodies and minds and achieve
a state of harmony with nature and the universe. The power and
strength which they feel will come from this balance and harmony.
When we use the term universe in Aikido it is not to refer to an
obscure intangible and unattainable concept. It is an attainable
concept that can easily be achieved through what goes on in our
daily lives.
The movements in Aikido are movements of a circular nature. A
circle in Aikido protects the person within it from an opposing
force. In order to create the right atmosphere however a firm
center is needed. One analogy of what is required is in a spinning
top rotating at a very fast speed. If no center existed then the
speed would only result in imbalance. In the human body this
firmness can only be achieved if the mind and body are completely
clear, a state which might take a person a very long time to
achieve.
In Aikido training is essential as well as concentration because
the creation of a center may be easy in the confines of a dojo but
the same conditions might not exist outside that dojo. Maintaining
composure isn’t easy when a person is confronted by circumstances
that are not within their direct control. Maintaining calm isn’t
easy in this case. Aikido aims to promote the maintenance of the
composure of an individual even in extraneous situations which do
not occur in areas which are within their control. Aikido brings
balance to all aspects of a person’s life both within and outside
the dojo and helps you combat the varying conditions that life
throws at us.
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