Exploring Universal Principles in Aikido Through Diversity of Forms
The Principles of Aikido: Harmonizing Conflict Through the "Art of Peace" Developed in the early 20th century by Morihei Ueshiba the principles of aikido
Think of a DJ mixing two records. They don’t stop one record to play the other; they blend them. In Aikido, if the opponent strikes fast, you move fast. If they strike slow and heavy, you move slow and heavy. Once you match them, you can then lead them. they blend them. In Aikido
Pivoting 180 degrees to move with the attacker’s force, much like a revolving door.Both movements take you off the "line of attack," ensuring you are no longer where the strike was intended to land. 6. Spherical Motion if the opponent strikes fast