Thread: The Way of Aiki
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Old 09-29-2013, 02:10 AM   #3
Alex Megann
Dojo: Southampton Aikikai
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Re: The Way of Aiki

My current understanding (bear in mind that it is changing month by month) is this.

We have always talked about circular, spherical and spiral movements, and it is widely believed that these are somehow the essence of aikido and that they differentiate it from other martial arts. To me, aiki is the generation of these movements inside ourselves so we can transmit them to our attacker, instead of using simple linear force,

No, I am not aware of any training system within mainstream aikido to cultivate this.

But yes, I am practising such exercises myself.

Alex
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