In Ki Aikido one of our principles is to "Extend Ki" or what might also be called "extending your mind". I once heard another teacher say "shine like a lightbulb" to describe this state. What does this mean? One definition suggests: "Extend Ki" refers to the practice of extending one's energy and consciousness beyond the … Continue reading Extend Your Mind, Extend Your Ki
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The Importance Of Going For Grading In Aikido
In our class we offer the opportunity to train towards going for grading. As you complete each grading you will be allowed to wear a different belt to the club...ultimately leading to black belt and wearing the hakama. Some people are not very interested in gradings and would prefer not to go through this process. … Continue reading The Importance Of Going For Grading In Aikido
A Strange Aikido Story
People often ask about whether Aikido can be used to defend yourself in real life. For me, the value in Aikido practise goes beyond that to where it can be used in situations every day. Often Aikido training helps to avoid confrontations before they escalate. One such situation comes to mind from a Christmas night … Continue reading A Strange Aikido Story
Relaxation And Living Calmness
Everyone thinks they know how to relax. It's just a matter of zoning out in front of an entertaining show while lying comfortably on the couch, right? Scientists have suggested under observation that people are often not as relaxed as they think when they believe themselves to be. Look all around you and you will … Continue reading Relaxation And Living Calmness
What is “One Point” in Aikido?
One of our principles in Aikido is to "keep one point". What does this mean?The one point is the term we use to define or our centre of gravity while standing fully upright. This is located just below the navel. From a physical perspective this is a centre of balance. When we have more awareness … Continue reading What is “One Point” in Aikido?
What is Aikido?
Aikido is a Japanese martial art that spread throughout the world in the 2nd half of the 20th century. Aikido is enjoyed by millions of practitioners throughout the world. The founder of Aikido was Morhei Ueshiba known as "O Sensei" (great teacher). The word Aikido is a Japanese word that has no exact translation in … Continue reading What is Aikido?
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