ABOUT
AIKIDO
Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art created in
the early twentieth century by O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969).
The word Ai-Ki-Do comes from three ideograms:
= Ai : harmony, union
= Ki: universal energy,
power
= Do: way, path
Sankyo (third principle)
technique
Two Japanese masters have been particularly
renowned for the development of their art in the twentieth century, Dr.
Jigoro Kano, founder of Judo, and Morihei Ueshiba, founder of Aikido.
They both engaged themselves in a research study on the movements of the
body through universal principles. This research has enabled them to
transcend the field of martial arts as we knew it for thousands of years.
While a majority of teachers continued to develop methods based on the
teachings of Miyamoto Musashi - kill first - Kano and Ueshiba were about
to create the Do, or Budo, i.e. all combat methods defined in a way to
follow a spiritual journey. Times of death duels were becoming obsolete.
« There are no contests in
the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she
contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention
that we harbor within. »
Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba has distinguished himself by a
deep spiritual research during which he had several satori (enlightenments).
These mystical experiences have conducted him to revolutionize
contemporary martial arts.
« Regardless of the era or
the place, each and every master heard the call and attained harmony
with heaven and earth. There are many paths leading to the top of Mount
Fuji, but there is only one summit - love. »
Morihei Ueshiba
Aikibudo, which he had developed before World War II, has turned into
Aikido: the art of peace, the art of universal harmony: the art of love.
No longer confined into the limits of martial arts, Aikido is a way of
day to day introspection, a path that allows you to find the essence of
being.
The practice of Aikido is pervasive and it fits into all spheres of
life. It is also for all persons, men and women of all ages. Aikido is a
way to be more than a method. Thus, a harmonious person is Aikido at
work, in his car or at home. However, it is essential to train at the
Dojo to understand the principles of Aikido.
« The purpose of training
is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit. »
Morihei Ueshiba
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THE TEACHING AT AIKI OMOTO
DOJO
1- The body
Harnessing the body's physical potential
Learning pining and throwing techniques
2- The mind
Understanding the principles of Aikido
Development of personal capabilities:
self-confidence, calmness, compassion, etc.
3- The soul
Search Ki energy
Personal process of introspection
Sankyo (third principle)
technique
