Do beginners need to be young or in good shape to practice Aikido?
No. Aikido is truly an art for all ages, and for all people—big or small, short or tall, younger or […]
No. Aikido is truly an art for all ages, and for all people—big or small, short or tall, younger or […]
While many martial arts like Karate, Taekwondo, Capoeira, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BBJ), Kung Fu, or Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) teach […]
Not very many. The most important thing is maintaining a positive attitude, along with a willingness to commit to sustained […]
As a rule, no. The founder, Morihei Ueshiba, believed competition fostered an unhealthy desire to ‘win’, so competitions are discouraged. […]
Like anything worth mastering, Aikido takes time. What’s needed is commitment, dedication, persistence, and practice. The longer one practices, the […]
Not at all. Again, we don’t train to win. We train to resolve conflict. During class, Aikido is about working […]
Yes, but only one. The secret is to attend class regularly, dedicate oneself to practice, and to stick with it […]
We practice a variety of techniques and movements that can be used in a variety of ways, depending on the […]
Yes, though because it’s a purely defensive martial art, it may take longer to learn and apply technique effectively in […]
While everyone is different, most people who practice Aikido over time find it highly enriching. Many find that what is […]