Aikido Moves

5 Things You Need to Know About Shodokan Aikido

Aikido is a martial art that relies completely on defensive body movements. There are no offensive moves in the sport, which aims to align the chi, or center of the spiritual body, with the physical placement of your hands, feet and torso. The...

5 Things You Need to Know About Irimi Techniques

To better serve the Aikido student who wishes to compete in a mixed martial arts contest, or who may face multiple attackers, there is a form of freestyle Aikido. It's called randori, and is not practiced in every dojo. While Aikido stresses the...

5 Things You Need to Know About Aikido Freestyle

Aikido is a martial arts sport that relies totally on defensive body movements. No offensive moves are allowed in the sport, which aims to align the chi, or center of the spiritual body, with the physical placement of your hands, feet and torso....

Tai Chi & Other Asian Exercises

From China to India, Asian countries have developed forms of exercise that promote physical and spiritual growth. These practices have spread throughout the world, gaining popularity because of their effectiveness and versatility. Nearly everyone...

5 Things You Need to Know About Aikido White Belts

Aikido is a martial arts sport that relies totally on defensive body movements. No offensive moves are allowed in this sport, which aims to align the chi, or center of the spiritual body, with the physical placement of your hands, feet and torso....

Workout Programs for Women

Women today lead busy lives, and it is important to find some time to take care of yourself amid the incessant multitasking. Working out can help give you the energy you need to get through that never ending "to do" list. The key is finding a...

5 Things You Need to Know About Aikido Black Belts

Aikido is a martial art that relies totally on defensive body movements. Unlike other martial arts, no offensive moves are allowed in the sport. Aikido aims to align the chi, or center of the spiritual body, with the physical placement of your...

5 Things You Need to Know About Aikido

In the late 19th century, a young boy in Japan set out to teach himself how to fight because his father was getting beat up by the local thugs. He tried all the martial arts and earned a number of belts in them. When young Morihei Uesheba still...

What Is a NIA Exercise?

The ancient discipline of Hatha yoga has created dozens of new expressions such as yoga-on-the-ball, Yogilates, hot yoga and aqua yoga. Joining the wave of those fitness enthusiasts who developed a new system of exercise were the creators of Nia...

5 Things You Need to Know About Aikido Body Movements

Aikido is a martial art that relies totally on defensive body movements. No offensive moves are part of this sport, which aims to align the chi, or center of the spiritual body, with the physical placement of your hands, feet and torso. The...

Aikido Wrist Stretches

Aikido is a Japanese martial art that emphasizes joint manipulation, cooperative training and using your opponent's force against him. Wrist injuries can occur from overuse or taking a wrist lock too far. Flexible wrists are not only less likely...

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