Morihei Ueshiba often said to his disciples: “there is No harmony - no Aikido”. Indeed, an important part of Aikido is harmony. It is harmony at its core is the philosophy of Aikido that you want to comprehend with this combat.

Aikido – this is the new martial art of Japan, was the founder and first teacher of Aikido, Ueshiba Marisa for the first time revealed the philosophical nature of the martial arts. 

Combat was established in 1925 to decide on the classes and the opening of a new military direction of the Sensei pushed his own weakened physical development. He started to observe other forms of martial arts, learning practices, both spiritually and physically, and then combined them in a new, created by him, the kind of martial arts.

Aikido is not only just a sport, this martial art was able to combine the techniques of fighting techniques, spiritual and energy, the psychological development of the individual. In addition to personal self-development, Aikido helps to strengthen the body, make it stronger, more flexible and stronger.

Some athletes and coaches are not willing to admit, Aikido a full-fledged sport, but, nevertheless, in the martial arts on the body have great physical load during the lessons honed skills and fighting techniques. Aikido is becoming increasingly popular among all ages, since the start of classes does not require special training, you can start from scratch at any age. 

a Lot of Aikido well learn the techniques of battle, but completely forget about the spiritual part and therefore do not get further development in martial arts.

 

a Brief about the main

Aikido implies full obedience to his elder mentor, a person's worldview must change in the Eastern fashion, eliminating pragmatism. From martial arts, there are some principles, following which you can achieve the desired goal. 

the Movement should be smooth, relaxed and continuous, all muscles need to feel and keep control of every joint and cell of the body. During classes, all negative thoughts should be scaled back, to focus on positive and peaceful emotions, to be confident in the strength of spirit and will. All the techniques are mastered gradually, moving from simple techniques to more complex.

Aikido Techniques embody the methods of protection, not attack, and it is important. They are expressed in circular motions with hands and feet, the capture of the enemy, "strangulation", throws and holding the opponent to a safe position. Also allowed the use of certain types of weapons-swords, knives, staves, etc.

Clothing for Aikido kimono. This is a kit that consists of a shirt and loose pants, legs no shoes, can be a valid lightweight socks. At first, one can engage in free knitted suit. For achieving each higher Sana student is given a belt, the most important of which is black. Having a black belt, a student becomes a master and developing in this direction, as a black belt has several degrees of confirmation of mastery.

the Path of the development of the art of Aikido is usually long and hard for many, but during this time, the student develops physical, personal and spiritual qualities that will certainly come in handy in everyday life.

 

Philosophy of Aikido 

what is the philosophy of Aikido? Why this martial art is very different from the others?
The philosophy of Aikido actually represents a philosophy of a lack of aggression. This philosophy is the basis of tactics of fight. Use energy attacks to repel the strike is the basis of Aikido not only in the technical tactics, but also in life. 
The preservation of inner harmony becomes an important and basic component in everyday life. Aikido teaches peace and has the potential to radically change the Outlook. 

 

the Basic principles of the philosophy of Aikido

here are the main principles of the philosophy of Aikido:

Thanks
Gratitude to the universe.
Gratitude to the ancestors and predecessors.
Thanks to the people around us.
Thanks to the plants and animals that surround us and sacrifice their lives for us.

Virtue
The virtue of courage
The virtue of wisdom
The virtue of love
The virtue of compassion.

 

Philosophical principles of unity:

Shiho, “universality”
“Shiho" - literally "four directions" which symbolically signify the four virtues, challenge and gratitude. “Shiho" is a way of looking at the world, seeing it from different angles, and to be able to move from place to place. 

Irimi, “entry and merger”
"When the enemy is approaching, step forward and greet him."

Kaiten, “opening and turn”
Osensei said:
"Each of us must discover your own path open your own door to truth. The universe as an open book that can be read, and we must see the world for what it really is".

Kokyu, “the power of the breath and timeliness”
Master Ueshiba said:
 "Everything in heaven and earth breathes. The breath is the thread that ties creation together. When you start to feel countless changes in the breath of the universe, tailor-made techniques, Aikido".

Osae, “self-control and control of the situation”
As stated in the "Tao te Ching": "take Care of things before they appear: maintain peace and order, to suppress the chaos".

Ushiro-waza, “the contact with the unknown”
Master Ueshiba said:
"Everything in heaven and earth breathes. The breath is the thread that ties creation together. When you start to feel countless changes in the breath of the universe, tailor-made techniques, Aikido".

Tenchi, “reliable position between heaven and earth”
Sensei  said:
"Always try to stay in harmony with heaven and earth; then the universe will appear in its true light. If You feel the true form of heaven and earth, that You will get enlightened with the own true form".

Aiki-Ken and Aiki-Jo, “the sword of determination and Sheth intuition”
As in the techniques of Aikido, it is important possession of a live ball, and our intentions must be direct, purposeful and sincere. But it is necessary to listen to and your own intuition to feel who might attack us, and to be flexible, moving smoothly as a sword, depending on circumstances. 

Ukemi, “seven times down, eight times up”
Master Ueshiba, "failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches a valuable lesson". Ukemi can also be considered a kind of "humiliation", an exercise in humility, self-determination and security, which indicates that You are too proud to be abandoned, and that You are determined to rise again.
 

 

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