Aikido- The Martial Art of 'Harmony'.

[nelson]

The Martial Art Harmony

Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba in the early years of the 20th century. It emphasizes principles of harmony, defense, and non-aggression, where one harmonizes with an opponent's movement in order not to get opposed directly in strength but nullify the attack.

 Aikido techniques often include joint locks, throws, and pins-the performance of all these with the aim of using the energy of the attacker against them. Aikido has been popularly referred to as "the way of harmony with the spirit." What aikido emphasizes is peaceful resolution of conflict as a form of self-defense.

The philosophy of Aikido is based on peace and self-improvement. While defending one's self, the intent is not to injure the attacker in Aikido, but to safeguard him, too, in a very balancing and compassionate relationship inherent in the art.

What counts most in Aikido is returning energy. This consists not of struggling with an opponent directly but, on the contrary, one harmonizes him with the attacker's movement, takes him out of balance, uses his momentum for the execution of throws and falling. Some basic techniques employed commonly in Aikido include the following:

Throws: executing controlled, circular throws by availing an opponent of his energy.

Joint Locks: The act of applying force to the joints to take away the attacker's power and immobilize him completely.

Pins: Holding the attacker down on the ground and making them unable to move without inflicting undue injury.

Aikidokas, or those training in aikido, also usually train with weapons, such as the bokken or wooden sword, jo or staff, and tanto or wooden knife, just to reinforce principles of motion and defense.

Aikido is enacted on the training principle of self-improvement in both body and mind. It teaches how to remain calm while there is pressure, balance in the body and mind, and peaceful resolutions even in violent situations. Though many other martial arts involve competition, such a thing does not exist under the training of Aikido, which lays great emphasis on mutual respect, co-operative learning, and personal growth.

While Aikido as an art essentially teaches one to live in harmony with others, thereby cultivating a compassionate mindset, self-discipline, and awareness, it is actually a way of life.

 

Edited September 26 by nelson

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On 9/26/2024 at 4:54 PM, nelson said:

The Martial Art Harmony

Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba in the early years of the 20th century. It emphasizes principles of harmony, defense, and non-aggression, where one harmonizes with an opponent's movement in order not to get opposed directly in strength but nullify the attack.

 Aikido techniques often include joint locks, throws, and pins-the performance of all these with the aim of using the energy of the attacker against them. Aikido has been popularly referred to as "the way of harmony with the spirit." What aikido emphasizes is peaceful resolution of conflict as a form of self-defense.

The philosophy of Aikido is based on peace and self-improvement. While defending one's self, the intent is not to injure the attacker in Aikido, but to safeguard him, too, in a very balancing and compassionate relationship inherent in the art.

What counts most in Aikido is returning energy. This consists not of struggling with an opponent directly but, on the contrary, one harmonizes him with the attacker's movement, takes him out of balance, uses his momentum for the execution of throws and falling. Some basic techniques employed commonly in Aikido include the following:

Throws: executing controlled, circular throws by availing an opponent of his energy.

Joint Locks: The act of applying force to the joints to take away the attacker's power and immobilize him completely.

Pins: Holding the attacker down on the ground and making them unable to move without inflicting undue injury.

Aikidokas, or those training in aikido, also usually train with weapons, such as the bokken or wooden sword, jo or staff, and tanto or wooden knife, just to reinforce principles of motion and defense.

Aikido is enacted on the training principle of self-improvement in both body and mind. It teaches how to remain calm while there is pressure, balance in the body and mind, and peaceful resolutions even in violent situations. Though many other martial arts involve competition, such a thing does not exist under the training of Aikido, which lays great emphasis on mutual respect, co-operative learning, and personal growth.

While Aikido as an art essentially teaches one to live in harmony with others, thereby cultivating a compassionate mindset, self-discipline, and awareness, it is actually a way of life.

 

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