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  • Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of unifying (with) life energy" or as "the Way of harmonious spirit."Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury. . . -- Aikido According to Wikipedia 
  • A wondeful collection of useful information including an Aikido dictionary, a humor section and even songs about Aikido. There's also a useful directory of Aikido dojos around the world. Check out the Sensei index, a list of who's who in the Aikido world. -- The Aikido FAQ 
  • AikiWeb's principal purpose is to serve the Internet community as a repository and dissemination point for aikido information. The website has forum where you can discuss aikido matters with other martial artists and enthusiasts. You can also search for dojos. -- AikiWeb: The Source for Aikido Information 
  • Shop for books, magazines, art and music, calligraphy, uniforms, bags and cases, weapons, videos and more in the comfort of your own room with this online Aikido Store. -- Aiki.com: Your Online Aikido Store 

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Morihei-Ueshiba

. . .The Aikido man watched in awe as the passenger skillfully talked the drunken man down from his rage. Within minutes the drunk was pouring his heart out to the passenger about how his life had taken a downward turn and how he had fallen on hard times. It wasn't long before the drunk had tears streaming down his face. The Aikido man, somewhat ashamed thought to himself 'That's Aikido!'. He realised in that instant that the passenger with a comforting arm around the sobbing drunk was demonstrating Aikido, and all martial art, in it highest form.

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The Art of Fighting Without Fighting


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  • When an attacker is approaching, the person only has a split second to decide wheter to dodge or block the move of the opponent. There is no point thinking about why this happened. Your primary concern should be how to stop it. -- Aikido Secret 
  • Aikido is a modern martial art that is founded by spirituality and philisophy influenced by the Omoto-Kyo religion associated with the Aikido founder Morihel Ueshiba. The etymology of the word Aikido stems from three Japanese characters. "Ai" literally means joining, with "Ki" meaning "something like spirit", and "do" meaning "way". Loosely translated then, them meaning of Aikido is the way of joining the spirit. -- Practicing the Art of Peace 
  • Since the development of Aikido fro the hands of its founder Morihei, practice, purpose, teaching and training, Aikido is being interpreted in so many ways. Despite these glaring changes, the basic principles of Aikido still remains: a martial art that aims to achieve peace and harmony witout instigating attach and force. -- Teaching, Training and Exercising Aikido 
  • It only takes a split second whether you come out as victor or a loser in combat. The person can recall it later on and analyze to see what errors were committed in order to become a better fighter in the future. Using Aikido Moves in Practice or in Combat 
  • In quantum physics, one of the foremost theories that promises to revolutionize how we see the world is the theory of strings. The main premise of this particular theory is that strings are the most basic structure that makes up everything we can and cannot see within the physical world. Strings, of course, is just a word to label this most profound substance that theoretical physicists say dictate everything we see, perceive and have in and around us in this physical world. -- The Underlying Principle of Everything 
  • Aikido is one of the oldest and most wide-used martial arts forms in the world. It is also a way for people to learn centeredness and balance in their lives. -- Tips in Choosing an Aikido School 
  • Aikido is a form of martial arts that resulted from the combination of several disciplines. It was created by Ueshiba sometime in the 1940s. It was the result of Ueshiba's search for a technique that provided him with contentment not only in the technical sense but also in the spiritual end. -- Fundamentals of Aikido  
  • Like all the martial arts or sports for that matter, Aikido has their own set of uniforms. The aikidogi or the uniform used in Aikido is similar to the keikogi used in most martial arts. Keikogi is a term used to refer to uniform for training. -- Dressing Up to Train 
  • Imagine walking home late at night when suddenly a group of people come out of nowhere and begin to surround you. The individual can cry out for help in the hopes that the locals will offer assistance or just give the money and hope that the hoodlums will leave after that. But what if these people want more than just the money in the bag? -- Defening Oneself Using Nothing But Aikido Tomiki 
  • Aikido is the modern Japanese martial art developed between 1920 to 1960 by Morehei Ueshiba who was said to have been influenced by Omoto-kyo. It is the pacifist nature of Omoto-kyo that is said to be the fundamental principle of this "art of peace" martial art form. -- Where to Practice Aikido 

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