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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Aikido in the making

Ever since the time where Aikido was developed in the hands of its creator Morihei Ueshiba, the martial art has evolved through a number of some serious changes. Because of the need to teach, practice and train with Aikido, the martial art has been evolved into so many different forms. Regardless of these changes Aikido still retains the same basic principles which make it a martial art that is designed to achieve peace and harmony without the use of undue force.

Short Aikido history

One of the most unique martial arts in existence is Aikido. Aikido focuses on the combination of the powers of the mind and body as well as the forces of nature. The art respects the energies of life and nature and directs these energies physically by channeling them harmoniously.

Aikido was founded by Morihei Ueshiba of Japan sometime around the earlier parts of the 20th century. The art is based on circular movements as well as the talents of Morihei Ueshiba who was an extraordinary swordsman and a skilled practitioner of the martial art of Daitoryu Aiki-Jujitsu.

Aikido Moves

All Aikido moves aren't just about blocking and making a person fall to the ground. Different other moves exist such as the striking moves of the Kata Menuchi where the hand makes a slice to the middle of another person's forehead. If you're not trying to cause a concussion then you can try the Mune Tsuki which is a simple strike to a person's chest.

Concepts of Aikido

The fundamentals of Aikido deal with adaptation, flexibility, calm and blending with the situation. With the cases of both Uke and Nage, what this martial artimparts is flexibility and relaxation so that the Nage does not catch you unawares and throw you off balance easily.

The Nage learns how to blend easily and control the energy from the assault of the Uke. Aikido training isn't solely focused on practicing and parrying between these two persons. It also provides instructions on how to handle different attackers.

CONCLUSION

Doshu Ueshiba was the president of the International Aikido Federations and the All-Japan Aikido Federation until his death in the month of January 1999 when he was almost eighty years old.