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Aikido is the newest of the Japanese inventions, developed by Ueshiba Sensei as a transformation of Daito Ryu Ju
Jitsu. Aikido does not employ an expedient with regard to destructive techniques, but emphasizes the building of
character early on as in traditional Tai Chi. Aikido never developed into a competitive sport, but remained as a
traditional art. While competition certainly has strengths as a training method, the restrictions placed on practitioners
during competition are not realistic for self defense and can lead to a false sense of security. In addition, many
people seek to win and dominate others, which violates the idea of building character. While competition is certainly a
valid method with important strengths, the founder of Aikido indicated his art should not employ it for these reasons.
Finally, while throws and pins are emphasized, the idea is not to take the attacker's balance as in Judo, but lead them
with circular movement.
Jitsu. Aikido does not employ an expedient with regard to destructive techniques, but emphasizes the building of
character early on as in traditional Tai Chi. Aikido never developed into a competitive sport, but remained as a
traditional art. While competition certainly has strengths as a training method, the restrictions placed on practitioners
during competition are not realistic for self defense and can lead to a false sense of security. In addition, many
people seek to win and dominate others, which violates the idea of building character. While competition is certainly a
valid method with important strengths, the founder of Aikido indicated his art should not employ it for these reasons.
Finally, while throws and pins are emphasized, the idea is not to take the attacker's balance as in Judo, but lead them
with circular movement.
Training begins with repetitive practice of individual techniques, as no katas are utilized in this art. Circular
movements are used to evade an attack and control the attacker, ultimately ending with a throw or pin.
Gradually, variety is introduced into the process, ending with a multiple (4 or 5) person attack against any
form of attack utilizing any technique. Defense against weapons are also emphasized, sometimes in
multiple attacks as well.
Please note that this is a web site for an Aikido school: more information is available on Aikido
movements are used to evade an attack and control the attacker, ultimately ending with a throw or pin.
Gradually, variety is introduced into the process, ending with a multiple (4 or 5) person attack against any
form of attack utilizing any technique. Defense against weapons are also emphasized, sometimes in
multiple attacks as well.
Please note that this is a web site for an Aikido school: more information is available on Aikido
Scarsdale Aikido
4 Gray Rock Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
914-574-6498
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4 Gray Rock Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
914-574-6498
For Email, see
Contact Us below
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Class Schedule: Aikido Westchester Meditation