Why is Aikido unique?
” It s not a religion, yet founded on spirit. Not a science, though a methodical approach to natural law. Not a sport, but vigorous and athletic. It is a way for one to expand the spirit, to balance the body, to quiet the mind. Our lives are governed by the forces of nature. Aikido is a way to recognize these forces and respond to them appropriately. Its premise is non-resistance. One does not compete with superior force– one blends with it and leads it to a harmonious reconciliation. This requires training– of body and mind. Aikido is a martial art based on this philosophy. “Who is Master Morihei Ueshiba?” Aikido is a relatively new martial art, founded in Japan by master Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). As a youth, Ueshiba Sensei, or O-Sensei (Great Teacher) as he was called, applied himself to many arduous years of training in the Japanese martial arts. He mastered Jiu-jitsu, the use of the spear, the staff, and the sword. O-Sensei also delved into Omoto-Kyo, Zen Buddhism and the Shin
