Aikido: The Art of Peace
Aikido is a Japanese martial art that teaches students to
redirect aggression through utilizing
an attackers’ own movement and energy.
Training in blending, posture, centering, and balance helps develop
non-confrontational but effective martial techniques in conflict resolution.
Aikido promotes protection of one’s self and others through
principles of respect, harmony, cooperation and physical training.
A serious martial
discipline, Aikido is designed to promote personal growth & integration as
well as developing a strong & harmonious spirit through both physical &
mental training in martial technique
[ Aikido Bushin [
"There is a progression from bu-jutsu
(martial techniques) to budo (martial way)
to bushin (martial spirit). The techniques (jutsu) themselves are
vehicles that
allow the practitioner to approach the two higher levels of ethical
behavior
and spiritual insight." -
John Stevens from his book
Budo Secrets
Sensei Gene Nelson: A fourth degree black belt, Sensei Nelson has been studying Aikido for over 30 years, and instructs the majority of the classes.
Here is a wonderful Aikido Primer written by Eric Sotnak.
