Around 6 months into training Aikido I noticed one significant change. A lot of the fears or worries I had about being randomly attacked on the street had disappeared. I no longer had those thoughts anymore. This was a big change. At the time, I worked until 10 in the wines and spirits section of … Continue reading Aikido For Peace Of Mind
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What Is A “Ki Test”
I recently saw a post in an AIkido forum about "Ki Tests".When I read the post, it occurred to me that the concept put forward by the writer lacked an important aspect of what a ki test is.He had explained it as an exercise to show a certain co-ordination in the body. This is an … Continue reading What Is A “Ki Test”
Mental Health Benefits Of Aikido
“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
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”?
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
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 Vs Terrorist
It's not everyday that you receive an email from a Special Agent of the FBI.It started:"The reason for this communication is to provide you with a judicial update regarding the case of United States of America v. WILLIAM ............."Where did this all begin?Around 7 or 8 years prior I had met William for the first … Continue reading Aikido Vs Terrorist
Keep Weight Underside
In Aikido we aim to embody a number of principles to develop mind and body co-ordination."Keep Weight Underside" is one of those principles.This sounds simple but it can be hard to grasp.Simply put, any object in it's natural state will have its weight at the lowest position possible. This is what we mean by weight … Continue reading Keep Weight Underside
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
Aikido For Glasgow 