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It is difficult in a few short paragraphs to describe this Art adequately without it appearing to be ‘all things to all people’.
Aikido differs from other martial arts in that it is purely defensive in nature. These defences being applied in such a way that as to neutralise attackers without causing them harm.
There are many different styles and approaches to this end. It is a living, developing, art which will be continually modified in the light of experience and practice. It is said that we each develop our own Aikido.
Our style concentrated on the coordination of Mind & Body, first, in relation to the individual, then to the application of these principles to dealing with the coordination of others.
This is done through exercises designed to improve both posture and relaxation both
when standing still and in movement. Further exercises, with a partner, follow more
traditional forms of attack (hand to hand and with weapons) and defences against
them -
The result is that practitioners, men and women in equal measure, become fitter, are able to defend themselves effectively and are more self aware and self confident.
Each takes what they want from the menu on offer then apply the basic principles to their own development.
