Japanese martial arts, discipline and principles.

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Aikido

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art founded Morihei Ueshiba.

Ai means harmony, CA - physical and spiritual energy, DO - the way.

Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei Aikido was founded as an indivisible whole, from weapons (wooden sword and sticks) Engineering and Technical empty-handed. The wooden sword and a stick is a traditional Japanese martial arts weapons. Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei for more than fifty years have trained various martial arts styles, interpreted them in their own way and founded Aikido. Legs, pelvis, hand and body movements and positions are the same weapons and smooth techniques.

Everyday workouts aikido practiced in conjunction with a partner. Each partner assumes atakuojančiojo and defending the role of succession. This creates a comprehensive understanding of how to properly and effectively to attack, making the defending technique and how to effectively defend himself during the attack.

Aikido art competition is not. During workouts, the gym - Dojo - lingers work-friendly atmosphere of cooperation. One of the most important things - the close cooperation between the starter - Koha , advanced students - Sempai , and teacher - sensei . Everyone takes care of beginners, exactly the same as it was taken care of at the beginning. It is understood that not only the charge but also gives. The classes all learn from each other. During the exercises, you attack and denied that and what would be an effective technique, learning to control their strength. During the sessions unacceptable injury to partner or yourself for your negligence for injuries. In this way, practicing Aikido for self-defense, developed with the necessary skills and understanding, if necessary, allowing more efficient use of this martial art technique.

KENDO

Kendo - is a human character development path by adapting the principles of the sword.

KEN means sword, DO - the way.

Kendo - is a modern, competition Japanese martial art developed from several old, traditional style of fencing swords.

"Kendo" concept was first mentioned around the 17th century. in the middle, in order to indicate that the sword can be not only killing, but also the human inner development tool. For a long time it was a philosophical category, rather than a separate martial arts title. Kendo, as a modern martial art style formed 19th century. in the second half of 1873. It was held the first public demonstration in 1919. authority on the then Japanese martial art Kendo Union approved the name and recognized him as a classic, contemporary martial arts nationally.

By training together Kendo learn discipline, patience, concentration, determination, self-confidence and respect for each other.

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I am a kenshi & kendo is amazing. Thanks for sharing. ⚔⚔⚔

Yes, Aikido is an amazing martial art for practitioners, though does look like nice dancing sometimes to an outside observer. Is there such a thing as a form of traditional wrestling in Japan?

By the way, check out my short article about Asian women in martial arts.
https://steemit.com/martialarts/@travellife/makeup-and-blood-the-psychology-of-women-2018-05-13-14-39-01