“since I’ve been practising Aikido I feel calmer and more relaxed, I don’t know why” It’s not unusual for me to hear these kind of comments from students. No definite claims can be made about the benefits of practising Aikido specifically, but in general it is well known that physical activity is essential for good … Continue reading Mental Health Benefits Of Aikido
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Why I Teach Aikido
From a young age I always liked the idea of practicing a martial art. I had watched films like James Bond and remember leaving the cinema wishing to embody the incredible abilities of the main characters. I had also experienced siutations in which my lack of experience in protecting myself phsyically had held me back … Continue reading Why I Teach Aikido
Developing Courage Through Aikido
One reason that many people are drawn to the martial arts is that they would like to develop more courage.This is not everyone's reason, but it is important for some people.Many people experience an irrational level of fear about their own personal safety. For some people this fear is so strong it becomes pathological and … Continue reading Developing Courage Through Aikido
Report From Visit To Aikido Association Of Atlanta
I have not visited many Aikido clubs outside of our organisation in Glasgow. That is not from a lack of interest or desire to, but it often has been difficult to arrange such events while travelling. I was delighted to recently be invited to the Aikido Assoication Of Atlanta to attend one of their evening … Continue reading Report From Visit To Aikido Association Of Atlanta
What Is “Ki Training”?
In the style of Aikido we practise at Palace Of Art (and in the other clubs in our organisation) Ki development plays a big role. You might ask what exacty are the benefits of Ki development training?I found this article about this topic at https://shinshintoitsuaikido.org.uk/ki-development/. I thought I would share it with you."Ki development training helps us to … Continue reading What Is “Ki Training”?
Bad Boys Of Aikido
Some Aikido teachers developed the reputation of being cruel and vicious. This seems so unusual as the general idea many people have of Aikido is of an art of peace. Shouldn’t it create a peaceful temperament in the practitioners? Some people translate O Sensei’s philosophy as the true aim of budo (the Japanese term for … Continue reading Bad Boys Of Aikido
Report From Seminar With Ole Kingston
I set a goal at the start of the year to aim to attend 5 Aikido courses outside of our own clubs courses. As a result of that I had been looking into some courses taking place around the country and earlier this week asked a friend if he was going. He let me know … Continue reading Report From Seminar With Ole Kingston
An Aikido Sensei Visits The Circus
What can an Aikido teacher learn from the Circus? I once visited Zippos circus which took place in Victoria Park, Scotsoun, Glasgow. I highly recommend the show. The atmosphere they create and the performers themselves were a marvel to watch. I was blown away by the spectacle of the first half of the performance especially. … Continue reading An Aikido Sensei Visits The Circus
The Power Of Qi
Last weekend I attended a “retreat” entitled The Power Of Qi. It was hosted by the Sun Kyeong centre in Glasgow and the main speaker was Master Oh, a South Korean master of Qi that had come over to be part of the event. I continue to be interested in going to other classes and … Continue reading The Power Of Qi
Is Aikido Magic?
If you watch some demonstrations online you may find some Aikido teachers doing things that appear to be supernatural. Here is an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL-Iv_VDQ-Q Some people see these kind of demonstrations as giving Aikido a bad name as it is all fake. Other people fully believe that we can learn to control and emit energies … Continue reading Is Aikido Magic?
Aikido For Glasgow 