| Aikido in Westchester, NY - Martial Arts, Self Defense and Fitness - About Aikido |
1) How Does Aikido Compare with Other Martial Arts For the Novice in Southern Westchester County or
the Bronx:
I) The defining characteristics of Aikido are explained in Overview of Aikido
II) The article below provides a cursory review of the differences between Aikido and other martial arts
III) More information is available on differences for self defense and other martial arts.
Martial Arts in Westchester County are offered with a fair amount of variety. Japanese forms of self defense include Karate, Judo, Aikido and Ju
Jitsu. Chinese martial arts include Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, etc. Korean self defense includes Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. Across cultures,
broad similarities may be observed. For example, Karate, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Tae Kwon Do all emphasize strikes and blocks. Judo, Tai Chi
and some forms of Jujitsu involve taking balance (sometimes like wrestling), and Aikido emphasizes movement derived from Japanese fencing. At
the same time, virtually all martial arts utilize movement, strikes, wrist locks, and throws of one kind or another. So in emphasis they are different
they all cover the critical areas for self defense. However, all martial arts possess a spiritual dimension, or path, which ultimately leads to acts of
selflessness and compassion for others as the true source of strength and legitimacy. While different methods of training are available for people
of varying dispositions, the ultimate goal is either the same or similar in each art, to build character. One therefore must respect every art in
terms of their potential effectiveness. Serving lower Westchester County and the Bronx, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung fu, Tai Chi, etc. are
available in many communities such as Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Bronxville and so on. Judo is available in
Scarsdale, but possibly also in White Plains, New Rochelle and Yonkers. Aikido is available in Scarsdale/Eastchester and White Plains. A novice
should observe classes in each of the three main lines of self defense, such as Karate, Judo and Aikido before deciding which martial art best
suits their disposition. Look for what makes the most sense to you, and what you think you might enjoy the most. Then further refine your search
by observing classes from several schools in the particular type of art before selecting a dojo, or school. We are happy to suggest other schools
for individuals to visit and further their understanding of the martial ways.
the Bronx:
I) The defining characteristics of Aikido are explained in Overview of Aikido
II) The article below provides a cursory review of the differences between Aikido and other martial arts
III) More information is available on differences for self defense and other martial arts.
Martial Arts in Westchester County are offered with a fair amount of variety. Japanese forms of self defense include Karate, Judo, Aikido and Ju
Jitsu. Chinese martial arts include Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, etc. Korean self defense includes Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. Across cultures,
broad similarities may be observed. For example, Karate, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Tae Kwon Do all emphasize strikes and blocks. Judo, Tai Chi
and some forms of Jujitsu involve taking balance (sometimes like wrestling), and Aikido emphasizes movement derived from Japanese fencing. At
the same time, virtually all martial arts utilize movement, strikes, wrist locks, and throws of one kind or another. So in emphasis they are different
they all cover the critical areas for self defense. However, all martial arts possess a spiritual dimension, or path, which ultimately leads to acts of
selflessness and compassion for others as the true source of strength and legitimacy. While different methods of training are available for people
of varying dispositions, the ultimate goal is either the same or similar in each art, to build character. One therefore must respect every art in
terms of their potential effectiveness. Serving lower Westchester County and the Bronx, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung fu, Tai Chi, etc. are
available in many communities such as Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Bronxville and so on. Judo is available in
Scarsdale, but possibly also in White Plains, New Rochelle and Yonkers. Aikido is available in Scarsdale/Eastchester and White Plains. A novice
should observe classes in each of the three main lines of self defense, such as Karate, Judo and Aikido before deciding which martial art best
suits their disposition. Look for what makes the most sense to you, and what you think you might enjoy the most. Then further refine your search
by observing classes from several schools in the particular type of art before selecting a dojo, or school. We are happy to suggest other schools
for individuals to visit and further their understanding of the martial ways.
O'Sensei downs an attacker utilizing timing