Age and size are no barriers. The philosophy teaches to accept any given situation, and resolve it though peaceful reconciliation that is safe. Aikido is not a competitive activity. There are no contests or tournaments. As a result of its non-competitive nature, ranking is based on individual performance.
Students progress through certified performance examinations.
Aikido training emphasizes respect and courtesy and is compatible with and complimentary to other types of training, including other martial arts, mind-body training, and strategic management training, and it can be applied to enhance many other forms of training. What is Offered The approach to Aikido at SouthWest is progressive. The sword and staff are used as tools for training, rather than as weapons. Although learning effective self-defense techniques is a primary goal of students, it is not the only application for Aikido. It can be applied to avoid conflicts by instilling the confidence to defuse them.