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The Martial Art of Power and Movement
Based on the traditional and historic Japanese warrior arts, Aikido is a martial art of power and movement. Translated literally, Aikido is “the way of unifying the fundamental energy of the universe”. A true budo or martial way, Aikido has evolved from these warrior arts into a highly effective form of self-defense. Using Aikido, it is possible to subdue a much larger aggressor using only minimum effort. However, when studied in earnest, budo is not merely a science of techniques and tactics for self-defense but a discipline for perfecting the spirit.
The ultimate objective of budo is the achievement of personal excellence, the development and refinement of a sensitive, balanced, and polished mind, body, and spirit. Aikido practice is cooperative rather than competitive. However, training is robust and improves both physical and mental conditioning. Because Aikido does not rely on brute strength but teaches how to blend with and safely neutralize an attack, aikido practice is suitable for people of all ages and body types.