Tag: martial-arts

What Is Your Goal In Aikido?

by ronniesmith84

In the world of Aikido, we don’t have competitions.This can be seen as a good thing. In theory, it should lead to Aikido being practised in a supportive and collaborative way.It also goes in turn with the Aikido idea of not fighting with our attacker but instead harmonising with the attack.But a lack of competition … Continue reading What Is Your Goal In Aikido?

False Equivalences In Aikido (Comparing Apples With Oranges)

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Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com You must have heard the common phrase: “comparing apples with oranges”. This comes up in situations when people make a comparison between two things that really should not be compared. Do you have a hobby that people are confused by? They wonder why you would ever do that? Why … Continue reading False Equivalences In Aikido (Comparing Apples With Oranges)

What Do Other’s Say About Aikido?

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Here are a few words other's have shared about our Aikido classes in Glasgow:“When I started Aikido I was probably at my lowest point. Through past trauma I was suffering with my mental health and making wrong choices. Some days were more difficult than others to even get out of the house. I received a … Continue reading What Do Other’s Say About Aikido?

Steven Seagal Broke Sean Connery’s Wrist With Aikido?

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A recent interview I stumbled across revealed a surprising and perhaps alarming story regarding Steven Seagal. At one time Seagal was among the most successful action stars in Hollywood and had a run of major hit films in the 90s. His fame has somewhat dwindled now but he is still famous throughout the world. Seagal … Continue reading Steven Seagal Broke Sean Connery’s Wrist With Aikido?

Aikido Article In The Guardian

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It’s not often we see Aikido in the press these days. Today, it was good to see this new article published in the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/11/new-start-after-60-i-fought-off-four-attackers-aikido-black-belt This was written by 68 year old Aikido student Morag Warrack from Surrey. About her first Aikido expereince she said: “I was terrified and thought all these blokes would be … Continue reading Aikido Article In The Guardian

Aikido For Enlightenment

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Photo by Frank Cone on Pexels.com In the history of Aikido, there are many interesting stories about the charismatic and mysterious figure that founded the art.Morihei Ueshiba went through many interesting experiences that led tothe development of Aikido.In the book, the Art Of Peace, these details are mentioned:"Aikido was born out of three Enlightenment experiences … Continue reading Aikido For Enlightenment

What Does A.I Say About Aikido?

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Photo by Sebastian Voortman on Pexels.com Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art that emphasizes blending with an attacker's movements rather than directly opposing them. It is often referred to as the "Way of Harmony of Spirit" and focuses on using the attacker's own momentum and energy against them to gain control of the situation. … Continue reading What Does A.I Say About Aikido?