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Aikido
training involves physical, mental, ethical and spiritual disciplines. It
includes solo and paired exercises, working with empty hands, sword, stick and
knife against single and multiple partners/attackers
The goal of Aikido is to bring
the practitioner to self- realization and ultimately to unite the mind, body and
spirit. To achieve this, we first have to develop balanced energy in the body.
Then we learn how to move the body maintaining this balance and finally how to
interact physically with others. This then gives birth to “the way of Aiki”. It
is at this point when Aiki has manifested that we decide, do we use this
connection of energy to create, control or destroy.
Aikido techniques are not just
to be used to try and achieve physical victory over an opponent, but rather to
conquer ones own limitations, fears and weaknesses. Practise on the mat teaches
us the life’s lesson of moving in harmony with the aggressive partner’s energy,
which serves us not only in the dojo, but also in our day to day human
relationships.
Because Aikido utilizes the
principles of harmonizing energy, rather than just physical strength, it can be
practised by all who chose to do so, regardless of gender, body size, fitness or
age. Benefits of practise include improved health and wellbeing, confidence,
awareness and the ability to defend your self and your loved ones.
Rotherham Aikido Club practices traditional Aikido
and place great emphasis on developing a strong base. To achieve this, basic
Aikido principles are incorporated into a class and techniques are used as tools
for their implementation, following the foundations of Aikido given by
Nobuyoshi Tamura Shihan (8th Dan Aikikai). The teachings of the foundations
practiced inside and outside the dojo lead to martial wisdom.
Aikido is a path
that seeks to bring out the best in the human spirit and to defend it; we invite
everyone to begin the path of Aikido.
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