"In the Art of Peace we never attack. An attack is proof that one is out of control. Never run away from any kind of challenge, but do not try to suppress or control an opponent unnaturally. Let attackers come any way they like and then blend with them. Never chase after opponents. Redirect each attack and get firmly behind it.” O’sensei
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What is Aikido? Aikido, the art of harmony, was developed between 1920 and 1960, by Morihei Ueshiba. He is known as O’Sensei, or ‘Great Teacher’. Aikido was O'sensei's life work, a journey that blended intense physical training, with deep philosophical and spiritual insights. The basis of Aikido lies in the ability to harmonise in conflict. A simple example is that rather than trading strikes with our attacker, Aikido teaches us to use the force of the attack to apply technique and subdue. This is what makes Aikido perfect for both men and women, and for people with different levels of strength. It’s not about brute force; it’s about understanding force.
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