The Japanese Art of Aikido

One of the most popular martial arts in the United States today is Aikido. The moves of Steven Segal have proved to make this martial art so well known. This martial art began in Japan in the 1940s and is steeped in tradition and history. Morihei Ueshiba was born in Japan on December 14, 1883 and is the founder of Aikido.

Ueshiba witnessed his father being attacked by local thugs growing up in modern Japan. To seek revenge for his father he decided to become strong. This strong willed youth devoted every possible moment to the martial arts and physical training. Although he received certificates in jujitsu, spear fighting, and fencing he was still not satisfied with his skill level.

While he continued to pursue the martial arts he also began a study of religion in the hope that it would give his life greater significance. Aikido is the combination of Ueshibas pursuit of both the martial arts and religion. The name was changed from aikibudo to Aikido in 1942. This style of martial art incorporated many different techniques, including jujitsu, sword fighting, and spear fighting. This martial art is based on harmony and religion. Ueshiba created a very effective martial art which made use of weight manipulation, throws, and joint locks.

Aikido is full of the creative innovation of Ueshiba and many well thought out techniques. Aikido does not really include a unified belief or philosophy. It uses religion to inspire a belief in harmony and peace of spirit. Ueshiba believed that the body can do anything when connected to a higher spiritual power. Aikido was about reconciling the world and bringing peace to all human beings, even though it was developed to get revenge for his father. Aikido has been thoroughly embraced in the United States. The power and harmony of Aikido has been shown through the work and films and Steven Segal. It may even be possible to find a local dojo that offers Aikido. The study of Aikido will teach you harmony of spirit in addition to self defense.

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