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Some of the Most Efficient Aikido Techniques

Aikido originated as a martial art sometime in the early half of the 20th century. The martial art was created by Morihei Ueshiba and it was borne out of his search for a technique that provided contentment and satisfaction technically and spiritually at the same time.
The word Aikido derives from the three words Ai, Ki [...]

Aikido and Conflict: Turning Difficult Moments into Ki Moments

by Judy Ringer
One of the things that interests me most about conflict is the tendency to resist it and the ways in which this resistance causes me to miss a ki moment – a key moment, when I might respond with purpose and intention but do not. Resistance is a reactive habit. When I resist, [...]