Aikido

Aikido is a Japanese martial art characterized primarily by its defensive strategy. It is based on the principle of non-aggression and develops the practitioner both physically and mentally.

In addition to strikes, joint locks, and throws, the opponent’s actions are neutralized through horizontal, vertical, diagonal, circular, spherical, and spiral movements around the defender’s hips.

The name Aikido consists of three characters: “AI” means harmony, “KI” is life energy, and “DO” means the way. It can also be understood as a way of life, and we could freely translate AIKIDO as “the way of harmony.”

Its creator and founder is Morihei Ueshiba (jap. 植芝盛平; * December 14, 1883 – † April 26, 1969), who was a martial arts teacher and the founder of aikido. He is also often referred to by aikido students as Kaiso (開祖) – “founder” or O’Sensei (翁先生) – “great teacher.”

“Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.”
“An attack is proof that one is out of control.”
“Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train.”
― Morihei Ueshiba

Masters

UESHIBA MORIHEI
O’Sensei, founder of aikido. 1883-1969

UESHIBA KISSHOMARU
2nd Doshu 1921 – 1999

UESHIBA MORITERU
3rd Doshu 1951 –

UESHIBA MITSUTERU
Dojo Cho 1981 –

IKEDA MASATOMI
7th Dan Aikikai, Shihan. Technical Director of SAA 1995 – 2002. Honorary Technical Director from 2002. 1940 – 2021

QUARANTA MICHELE
7th Dan Aikikai, Shihan. Technical Director of SAA 2002 – 2022. 1953 –

Aikido

Masters

More info at: https://aikido-trnava.sk/informacie/

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