When an enemy tries to fight with me, the Universe itself, he has to break the harmony of the Universe . Hence at the moment he has the mind to fight with me, he is already defeated. There exists no measure of time- fast or slow.
Morihei Ueshiba

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What is Aikido?

Aikido is an authentic Japanese art that comprises body arts, cardio vascular exercise, co-ordinated movement, touch, strategy, self defence, philosophy, life skills, cultural issues and much more.  

It can therefore be misleading to try and condense/ interpret it in a short summarising paragraph.  Many authoritive works have, however, been published on the subject.  

 

Below find a collection of articles on Aikido to download and share as well as a suggested reading list.

 

Alternatively also consult our links page for general information.
 

 

Articles on Aikido to download and share :

 

 Reflections on Budo

 

This article takes the form of an exchange between Chiba Sensei and the editor of the Aikido Journal, Stanley Pranin.

 

 

This document is also available to download . 

 

Format: Microsoft Word
Size: 69 Kb

 

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 12 Bad habits

 

A short article by Kubota Sensei,  listing the twelve most common bad habits amongst students.

 

 

Some Thoughts on Grading Examinations

 

An article first published in the British Aikido Federation Newsletter, December 2002, in which Kenneth Cottier Shihan discusses grading examinations. 

This document is also available to download .

 

Format: Microsoft Word
Size: 74 Kb

 

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