Aikido Lineage down the Years

Aikido has progressed from its origins and these origins have been through a line of masters worldwide. This article explores the careers of these masters right down from the creator of the martial art to subsequent protégés. O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba 12/14/1883 – 4/26/1969 When the O Sensei had completed his training in different forms of [...]

Focusing on the Essentials of Aikido

Different things are needed in Aikido and strength and brute force aren’t part of the most needed requirements. Some elements are essential for people who want to succeed and attain as mastery of Aikido and the benefits that it can offer them in their daily lives. Aikido is an old martial art, not as old [...]

Aikido Moves and Their Uses in Both Practice and Combat

Aikido moves can be used both in practice and combat and it all depends on what you learn to use in any situation. This article explores the different Aikido moves that can be used in different situations and how to carry them out. In a single second a winner or loser can come out of [...]

The Origins of Aikido

Aikido has grown a lot from a simple art known only to people and martial artists in Japan to a worldwide martial art with plenty of adherents. Aikido specialists exist in every country of the world today and this article explores the origins of Aikido and its progression into a worldwide martial art. Aikido is [...]

The Different Dynamics in the Practice of Aikido

Aikido is a fluid art and the fact that it is fluid means that the practioners of Aikido should be acquainted with the motions involved. This article explores some of those dynamic moves and motions employed in the practice of Aikido. The dynamics of Aikido leaves no room for definite styles and techniques when practicing [...]

Different Weapons Used in Aikido

Aikido is one of those martial arts that focus on both the use of the body as well as the mind. It doesn’t place and emphasis on physical skills but it also places an emphasis on the spirituality of practitioners and other people who wish to study the art. Aikido employs moves that are more [...]

Aikido Secrets Revealed

Every martial art has its secrets and some of these secrets are less common than others. In Aikido the case isn’t that different. Regardless of this fact this article reveals some of the secrets behind Aikido that most new converts to the art remain unaware of. Aikido’s circular movements can be employed in order to [...]

How to Choose an Aikido School

Aikido is an art that must be learnt from the very best.

Diverse Concepts in Aikido

Aikido explores different concepts espoused in other martial arts. Due to this fact Aikido is a carefully distilled form of martial art that overcomes the weaknesses of other martial arts. This article explores some of the ideas that have been derived from other martial arts and how they influence the practice of Aikido. The merger [...]