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Aikido

Aikido is a non-competitive Japanese Martial Art founded by Morihei Ueshiba which pursues mental improvement and inner strength.

November 1, 2015

What does KIAI mean?

In many martial arts there is this concept widely practiced but barely explained. I'm talking about KIAI. Most people think is just a yell. But KIAI is more than that. I mean to the general public, people yelling at the dojo looks a little silly and how many times have we lost our voices because we yelled too much during class? For some KIAI, is a yell when executing a … [Read more...] about What does KIAI mean?

Filed Under: Aikido, Articles

August 7, 2014

BUDŌ: Why training in Martial Arts for self defense is a waste of time

If you have been training in martial arts, whether Japanese or Chinese, strictly for the purpose of self defense you are wasting your time. Yes. I said it. And I know I am going to get a lot of haters for it. But let me explain. Before we start, lets define the word BUDŌ. I find it easier to understand the meaning of these abstract concepts if we understand the meaning of … [Read more...] about BUDŌ: Why training in Martial Arts for self defense is a waste of time

Filed Under: Aikido, Articles

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