Aikido Photos
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 We practice with the jo, bokutou, and tantou 9 photos |
 Photos of Ben Lim Sensei teaching 21 photos |
 Photos of Osensei 13 photos |
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Aikido Facts
Aikido was among the first martial arts freed from the ban imposed on their practice by the US government after World War II.
In some areas, Japanese police officers are required to hold at least a Shodan (black belt) in Aikido.
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Aikido, the Art
Aikido is performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on. This requires very little physical energy, as the aikidÅka (aikido practitioner) “leads” the attacker’s momentum using entering and turning movements. The techniques are completed with various throws or joint locks. Aikido can be categorized under the general umbrella of grappling arts.
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Hakama
What is the name of the kind of skirt the aikidoka’s wear?
Hakama. It was originally worn by samurai’s and is used to conceal the movind of the legs. It depends on the dojo where you’re in if the wearing of it is permitted when you’re not a shodan.
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Aikido World Headquarters
AIKIKAI FOUNDATION Aikido World Headquarters
17-18 Wakamatsu Cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-0056 Japan
Phone: (+81) 3-3203-9236, Fax: (+81) 3-3204-8145
Site: http://www.aikikai.or.jp/