Aikido Shudokan Indonesia
Aikido (the way of harmonizing the energy of the universe) is first and foremost a martial art. At its most basic level Aikido is a system of throwing, joint-locking, striking, and pinning techniques, coupled with training in the use of sword, staff and knife techniques. Aikido was founded by Morihei Ueshiba in the early twentieth century and has now grown to be one of the world's most popular martial arts.
As a form of Budo (the martial way), Aikido offers mere than just a fighting art. It is a path of personal discovery and character improvement. The path on which you have taken the first steps is different for each person, but if you train diligently you will see improvements in many areas of your life. Some of the benefits include increased physical fitness, improved self-confidence and greater awareness of yourself and your boundaries as well as those of people around you.
The most fundamental concept of Aikido is that "harmonizing" with an attacker. In practical terms, an exponent of aikido will use the force of an attack against their aggressor to apply a lock, throw or pin. When pulled the Aikidoka (practioner of Aikido) moves forward in the direction of the attack. When pushed, the Aikidoka pivots out of the way. In this way, Aikido enables one to redirect the force of the attack until it is no longer a threat. In this weakened position, the attacker then becomes vulnerable to various forms of controls (ways of directing an attacker to a final pin), or throws. Underpinning this theoretical basis is a number of principles and methods, all integral to cultivating a greater understanding of the Art of Aikido itself.
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