What is aikido?

Aikido is a modern martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba in the 1920s of the 20th century. Ueshiba was a martial art professional who had considerable experience in different ways than he decided to create an aikido. The main reason was that Ueshiba was looking for a way to integrate spirituality and philosophical growth into martial arts.

Aikido was recognized in 1941 as a martial art in Japan, but was introduced to the West until the 1950s. France was the first country to open Aikido Dojo, or school in 1953, followed by the US and Germany. After the death of Ueshib, his son, and finally his grandson, he took the supplement to the dojo.

Aikido is not intended to hurt the enemy, but rather to immobilize it. While talking about Aikido, Ueshiba is quoted as saying, "To control aggression without causing injury, the art of peace is." Most of the techniques used in Aikido are either tribute or feast, and all take the Advantage of the opponent's movements to gain momentum and increase strength. In Aikido is in the sub -Dad only twenty techniques, but the combinations in which they can be used are almost endless.

Aikido attacks are called atemi , which means "blows into the body". The ATEMIS is highly effective because they are focused on certain body points where nerves or pressure points are significant, causing extreme pain if affected. Atemis are a dangerous technique that is taught only advanced students of Aikida. This is because a strong intervention in certain areas of the body, such as solar plexus or temple, can easily kill. In Aikido, Atemis learns as a way to temporarily disarm or disperse the enemy, and not as a way of damage.

Some practicing Aikido use weapons in their practice. yo , a four -seater wooden stick and Bokken , a wooden sword, they are often used in Aikido. While weapons training is not necessary for aikida, many teachers believe it is importantTo practice, because many of the strokes of the hands resembled the strokes of the sword. Aikido is one of the less violent forms of martial arts and popular among people looking for a new way of life along with physical training.