http://52how.com/aikido Martial arts weblog Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:08:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A Basic Guide to Aikido Aikido is a unique form of martial art. Its emphasis lies on the harmonious fusion of mind and body with the natural laws of Nature. Aikido focuses on accepting and respecting the energy of life and nature and channeling this harmony onto techniques that expresses this ... http://52how.com/aikido/27/a-basic-guide-to-aikido/ Fundamentals of aikido Aikido is martial arts that resulted from the combination of several disciplines. It was created by Ueshiba sometime in the 1940s. It was the result of Ueshiba’s search for a technique that provided him with contentment not only in the technical sense but also in the spiritual ... http://52how.com/aikido/26/fundamentals-of-aikido/ Teaching, training, and exercising Aikido Since the development of Aikido from the hands of its founder Morihei Ueshiba, it has gone through drastic changes. From the technique, practice, purpose, teaching, and training, Aikido is being interpreted in so many ways. Despite these glaring changes, the basic principle of Aikido still remains: ... http://52how.com/aikido/25/teaching/ The Art of Aikido Martial Arts is one of the contributions of Asia to the world. Who can forget Bruce Lee and the fact that he was first and foremost a martial arts athlete before being a movie star? Even until now martial arts is still a big hit with the ... http://52how.com/aikido/24/the-art-of-aikido/ Founding Principles of Aikido Aikido means "The Way of Harmony with the Spirit" and is considered a non-violent form of martial art. However, don't be fooled. Aikido when used correctly is very powerful often are able to block and neutralize strong attacks and counter them with an equal force. Morihei Ueshiba, ... http://52how.com/aikido/23/founding-principles-of-aikido/ Into the world of Aikido martial arts With the visible convergence of East and West cultures, more and more people are discovering and rediscovering new means self-discipline especially in the field of martial arts. One of these means is called "Aikido," a very popular Japanese martial art. KNOWING AIKIDO “Do not ... http://52how.com/aikido/22/into-the-world-of-aikido-martial-arts/ Using Aikido Moves in Practice or in Combat It only takes a split second whether someone comes out as a victor or a loser in combat. The person can try to remember it later on to see what errors were made in order to become a better fighter in the future. Such ... http://52how.com/aikido/21/using-aikido-moves-in-practice-or-in-combat/ Where to Practice Aikido Aikido is the modern Japanese martial art developed between the 1920 to 1960 by Morihei Ueshiba who was said to have been influenced by Omoto-kyo. It is the pacifist nature of Omoto-kyo that is said to be the fundamental principle of this "art of peace" martial art ... http://52how.com/aikido/20/where-to-practice-aikido/ Why watch Aikido clip video? Aikido was developed by as a martial art by Morihei Ueshiba who studied several martial arts since 1912. Known to many aikido practitioners as "O Sensei" or the "Great Teacher," Ueshiba was able to develop the martial art based on a purely physical level using techniques ... http://52how.com/aikido/19/why-watch-aikido-clip-video/ The beginnings of Aikido The name aikido is formed by the combination of three characters in the Japanese language. Ai, which means joining; ki, which means spirit and do, which means way. These three words actually summarize the essence of aikido as a form of martial art— the joining of the ... http://52how.com/aikido/18/the-beginnings-of-aikido/