Difference between revisions of "Internalize Deeper Basics of Aikido"

Aikido is a spiritual martial art and usually translates as "spirit of harmony". As spirituality is based upon '''non-resistance''', in the same way, Aikido is based upon non-resistance of the ''uke'' (opponent).<ref>http://www.midwestaikidocenter.org/what-aikido</ref> That is why most of the basic movements in Aikido are circular, as they allow the ''Nage''(person executing the technique)<ref>http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18571</ref> to lead or redirect opponents energy against themselves, without conflict. That's why if one looks more deeply, it demonstrates the interconnectedness of this martial art with the spiritual dimension. Throughout the article, we will use the teachings of Tao Te Ching and other spiritual texts to relate with the core basics of Aikido and how this art manifests physical components of the spiritual dimension.

Aikido is a spiritual martial art and usually translates as "spirit of harmony". As spirituality is based upon '''non-resistance''', in the same way, Aikido is based upon non-resistance of the ''uke'' (opponent).<ref>http://www.midwestaikidocenter.org/what-aikido</ref> That is why most of the basic movements in Aikido are circular, as they allow the ''Nage''(person executing the technique)<ref>http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18571</ref> to lead or redirect opponents energy against themselves, without conflict. That's why if one looks more deeply, it demonstrates the interconnectedness of this martial art with the spiritual dimension. Throughout the article, we will use the teachings of Tao Te Ching and other spiritual texts to relate with the core basics of Aikido and how this art manifests physical components of the spiritual dimension.

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