This discipline strengthens the mind and body. It consolidates a person s mental and physical powers so that the practitioner will eventually develop into a more fully integrated human being. Third, Aikido seeks to take, and control, an attacker s balance both physically and mentally, to lead his intention and redirect his energy. The application of this strategy is based upon circular and spherical movements. Last, Aikido promotes a set of principles and a philosophy which are as important as the physical application of the techniques.
Aikido seeks to harmonize with the attack by blending with the attacker s energy.
Remove harmony as a core principle in the techniques, and Aikido becomes nothing more than speed and strength between opponents. All rights reserved.