This site explains what Aikido is and where the Lancashire Aikikai Clubs are located in the UK
Aikido is a Martial Art
In the Traditional form we
study it is non-competitve and seeks to manage incoming attacks by blending
with the attacker's force and then controlling it through circular movements.
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The benefits in training in Aikido
- Ideal for people to get fit
- Teaches you self defence skills
- Allows you to gain greater poise
- Gives you self confidence
- Allows you to approach life in a more positive manner
- Ideal for someone looking for something different
Aikido is a Japanese martial art based on the principle of Ki, That is, the harmony or balance of energy. One seeks to overcome an attacker by first blending with the incoming attack then redirecting its energy. Taking the attackers balance both physically and mentally and then controlling the movement is important in Aikido, as is the development of the use of Ki rather than strength. Many of the movements in Aikido are based on movements with sword and other weapons.
The clips were taken at Japan Day in Liverpool in July 2008 and show our Dan Grades and high grades in action.
Learning pace is slower in classes - to ensure that the skills needed in techniques are gained safely.
