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AIKIDO
(eye-key-doe)
"the way of harmony with the universal energy" Chongshin
Do incorporates Aikido.
The simple and effective wrist locks and throws of
Aikido compliment the striking art of Tae Kwon Do and the "father of Aikido"
- Jujitsu, building an overall better defence against all types of attack.
History :- Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba with the express purpose of
allowing its practitioners to defend against any attack without seriously injuring
the attacker. This is in keeping with Ueshiba's religious belief in the value
of all life, and the ideal that violent persons should be shown the error of their
ways, not executed. Thus, Aikido is one of the softest styles ever created, based
mostly on Jujitsu, but eliminating all kicks and punches. Instead, the Aikido
practitioner shifts her or his body to avoid the attack and guides the attacker's
body to use their own force against them. However, the belief in the value of
life does not mean that the Aikido artist will not use more extreme techniques
if they are necessary to insure the practitioner's safety. Throws are used, many
of which will cause the attacker to land flat on their back or some other way
that could hurt them badly. Also, locks are used which can potentially break the
attacker's joints. One of the main benefits of Aikido is that being comprised
entirely of circular techniques it can be utilised by anyone, no matter how lacking
in muscular strength. Aikido is developed from Zen philosophy which can be seen
in its use of meditation and the concept of flow and the unbroken circle which
are expressed in all of its techniques. Click
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