AIKIDO is a highly evolved and integrated Japanese Martial Art known as the ‘spiritual Martial Art’ and the ‘Art of Peace’. In part this is because of its focus on caring for others as much as for oneself including, paradoxically, those that may mean you harm. Aikido focuses primarily on the study of natural body movements, a supple approach to physical techniques and the development of a harmonious, co-operative spirit. Aikido’s complex and subtle approach of redirecting an attacker’s energy helps practitioners to develop a remarkable mental balance, strength and sensitivity while learning a potentially devastating Martial Art. This process helps Aikidoka to develop the ability to resolve real-life daily conflicts and stressful situations in a calm, practical and positive manner.
Aikido is highly effective against violent aggression and an effective self-defence system which focuses on the neutralisation of an attack without inflicting injury. When practiced regularly, it will develop a fitter, suppler and stronger body with improved flexibility, reflexes and reactions improving even your everyday lifestyle.
Through natural movements based on exploiting the weaknesses of an opponent by turning the opponent’s power against them using the exact degree of control required to neutralise their energy without inflicting undue harm or injury.