Ki is a subtle energy that some Aikido groups and practitioners work with. However, in my experience, the presence of Ki within Aikido training is relatively rare. This is the case even within Ki Aikido groups. What often happens is that a training modality (no matter how it started) ends up devolving to being technical … Continue reading Ki In Aikido Training
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Across the Aikido world, many people of all ages, genders and nationalities are happily enjoying and benefiing from their Aikido practise. They enjoy what is unique and different about Aikido. The movement, the flow, the search for staying centred, relaxed and having effortless power in their techniques. Meanwhile, a small … Continue reading The Problem With Aikido
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?
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?
“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
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?
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