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The Diverse
Concepts in the World of Aikido
The merger of the cultures of the East and West along with other
factors have lead to people discovering novel means of
self-discipline. This self-discipline is primarily existent in
martial arts like Aikido which have Japanese origins.
Knowing Aikido
Aikido’s basic principle emphasizes restraint from the use of
force. Aikido is seen as one of the martial arts that is the least
aggressive. Aikido is largely popular because it refrains from
provoking or initiating attacks. Aikido emphasizes the use of the
attackers force and the redirection of such force into throws,
locks and other different means of restraint. Little or no amount
of kicking and punching is employed in Aikido. The art also pays
no heed to the physical aspects of an individual during combat.
Features such as size, age, weight and strength are irrelevant.
What is relevant is that a skilled Aikido student knows how to
direct the energy of their attacker and keep them unbalanced.
Aikido has a history that can be traced to the time when its
founder Morihei Ueshiba discovered the art and developed the
founding principles of Aikido. Morihei Ueshiba is also known as “O
Sensei” or “Great Teacher” the translation in English, what he
succeeded in developing was a martial art that employed the
physical and useful elements of other martial arts such as
“Kenjutsu” and “Jujitsu”. Aikido was derived from the branch of
martial arts known as "Daitoryu Aiki-jujutsu" it also involves
other different forms of training such as “yaru”, ”jo” and “juken”
these terminologies stand for “spear”,” quarterstaff” and
“bayonet” respectively.
When Ueshiba was done developing the minor and major parts of the
art of Aikido, he also emphasized that martial arts was not
restricted solely to the self-defense techniques of an individual
but also had its part to play in the enhancement and development
of the moral and spiritual aspects of an individual. This
development would lead these individuals to place a greater
emphasis in the creation of a feeling of harmony and peace. People
who are skilled in the practice of Aikido claim that “harmony of
the spirit” is one literal term that may be used to describe
Aikido in English.
Aikido isn’t simply about kicking and punching and opponent and at
the same time it isn’t a static art. As a martial art it is
largely effective just because it makes sure that the person
practicing the aikido uses the energy of their opponents in order
to control them. Taking a closer look at Aikido will reveal that
it is not solely a means of self-defense but a means of
enlightenment as well. It is also a means of physical health and
exercise and a means by which a person may gain peace of mind as
well as concentration and serenity.
Different styles of Aikido emphasize a great emphasis and focus on
the spiritual aspects of an individual to varying levels. Some of
these levels may be greater or lesser but the primary idea is that
the art was created in order to promote peace and harmony.
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