'The real art within a martial art is to be in harmony with all living things'

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The History of Aikido

A now famous man named Morihei Ueshiba developed Aikido in Japan in the early 1900's. In his younger days, Ueshiba studied relentlessly and became proficient in many different martial arts. He was small in height (5 ft 2 inch) and slight in build but had immense physical strength and martial arts skill.

Word spread quickly across Japan of Morihei Ueshiba’s strength and skill leading him to be frequently challenged but never defeated.

At his physical peak and quite proud of his strength and prowess, the young Ueshiba felt invincible. A chance meeting with a man named Sokaku Takeda of Daito Ryu Aikijutsu was to profoundly change Ueshiba's thinking and direction in martial arts. Ueshiba lost at the hands of Takeda’s mastery, acquired in the art of softness. Ueshiba was so impressed, he asked to become Sokaku’s dedicated student.

Through years of tireless dedication and training in the martial arts, Ueshiba achieved an immeasurable spiritual state of enlightenment. He now saw the true meaning of one's existence within the martial arts.

Ueshiba went on to redevelop the art and eventually gave it the present day name of Aikido, loosely translated as "way of harmony with the spirit of the universe".

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'The sole intention to destroy will become the destruction of oneself'

Aikido as a martial art teaches a non-aggressive attitude through an understanding of harmony. Circular movements are designed not to stop an attack, but rather lead that negative energy to a non-conflicting resolution.

The art of ki fusion Aikido adds greater emphasis on a fusion of the attacker's intention, so as to remove their stability or pillar of support. Thus requiring very little or no generated muscle strength to over power them.

It will also challenge your thinking to see others through eyes that are now non-confrontational. Allowing you to be your true self, this will translate into a natural way to acquire real strength that others will find extremely hard to conflict with. For it is not seen externally, but found stored in your "hara" --- a place of focus for your stability.