| MARTIAL ARTS & OTHERS - Aikido | ||
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| Aikido is a budo or Martial Way
developed in Japan by Morihei Ueshiba, or O Sensei ("Great Teacher")
as he is called by students of Aikido. O Sensei was a gifted martial
artist whose early mastery of the sword, staff, spear and art of ju-jitsu
won him wide acclaim. Through his devotion and committment to the
martial arts he eventually formulated his own art and called it Aikido.
The “way” of “harmony” with “nature”.
The essence of Aikido technique is spherical motion around a stable, and dynamic centre. Aikido is known for its graceful techniques, swift yet seemingly effortless. Effective application is the result of precise timing, leverage, and the correct use of force. Often described as "moving Zen" the ultimate aim is personal transformation. However, the focus of the Dojo (training hall) is practical. Repetition and hard work are required to master the fundamentals of training. "This is not mere theory", O Sensei said, "you must practice it".
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