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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 Aiki (1) *

What is it that makes Aikido, Aikido? If anything it’s got to be aiki, this word which we loosely translate as Harmony. Yet what is often presented as for Aikido seems notably lacking in aiki making it more another form of jiu jutsu.
An understanding of balance lines, the mechanics govern body movement, proper positioning, [...]