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    Aikido - \"The path of harmony and strength\"<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    \"Everyone has a mind that can be honed, a body that can be trained in some way, a path to follow.\"<\/em> <\/p>\nMorihei Ueshiba (1883-1969)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    The philosophy of Aikido<\/strong><\/strong> (Contribution from Rita D.)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The philosophy of Aikido is based on the principle of harmony: instead of responding to violence with counter-violence, the energy of an attack is absorbed, redirected and neutralised. The aim is to control the attacker without harming them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Respect, mindfulness and compassion take centre stage. Aikido teaches that true strength comes from inner calm and balance - and that external conflicts can only be resolved through inner clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Harmonization over contention<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Aikido is one of the lesser-known martial arts. Although its roots lie in sword fighting and self-defence, aikido is a defensive, peaceful sport. The aikidoka does not try to harm his attacker, but to neutralise the attack and control the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Consequently, there are no tournaments, trophies or victories in this discipline. What appears easy at first glance is developed and perfected through years of training. Aikido is not a quick course in self-defence, acrobatic kung fu or pure meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Experience self-awareness and community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In Aikido, everyone is both a teacher and a student. Although there are regular introductory courses for beginners, all dojo members train together. Aikido thrives on close dojo communities, co-operative training and the ethical claim: \u201ethe path of harmony and strength\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How does this fit in with a martial art? The principle of aikido is to connect with the attacker's energy, redirect it and effectively disrupt \u201euke\u201c, the attacking partner, by evading and unbalancing them. The aim is not to counter an attack with force, but to deflect it as gently as possible for both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Who is Aikido suitable for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Actually for almost everyone. Members aged between 12 and over 70 train in our dojo, some for three months, others for 40 years. Even as an adult, you can join or start again at any time. Everyone sets their own pace - there is no competition, winners or losers. In any case, the best success is the good feeling on the way home, somewhere between pleasant tiredness and anticipation of the next training session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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