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Fight smarter, not harder with aikido. Use time-tested techniques to redirect the energies of your enemy, using his own force against him. These Ehow guides will teach you how to defend yourself while expending a minimal amount of energy.
Created in Japan in 1925, Aikido is a philosophy meaning "the way of spiritual harmony." Aikido also is a form of self-defense practiced without weapons. Instead, the Read More
Before you enter into a study of aikido, you should understand the history and philosophy behind it because these elements remain important in today's sport. Like many Read More
Aikido philosophy is just as important as Aikido techniques. Find out what Aikido is all about in this free video. Read More
Learn about the origins of Japanese aikido in this free beginner martial arts video. Read More
Aikido is a martial art used primarily to redirect an attack. Learn other tips as to what Aikido is used for in this self defense martial arts video from an expert. Read More
Aikido, a form of martial arts, was developed in Japan during the first part of the 20th Century. Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, formed the discipline by combining Read More
Aikido techniques are designed to defend instead of attack. The Taino Tenkan move in Aikido teaches the martial artist to enter a situation while moving back and to Read More
Aikido, which can be translated as "the way of spiritual harmony," is a Japanese form of martial arts that concentrates on inner balance and focus. While aikido should be Read More
Aikido, a form of Japanese martial arts that emphasizes using your opponent's force against her, requires a specific uniform. In addition, aikido uses a few basic weapons, Read More
Aikido is a Japanese martial art in which you use an opponent's strength to knock him off balance, while exerting little effort of your own. Aikido focuses on developing Read More
Aikido pin techniques are crucial for the Aikido martial artist. Learn the Nikyo Pin in this free video. Read More
Uke Nagashi Tenkan, an Aikido technique, trains an Aikido student to deflect an opponent's motion and control the line of attack. Learn the important Aikido arm deflection Read More
Learn shomen ate, an aikido head strike technique, from an aikido expert in this free martial arts video. Read More
Aikido is a Japanese martial arts practice that is basically defensive. Various moves are taught and practiced on a mat in the dojo (or school). The Aikido shoulder drop is Read More
Aikido is a martial art that uses the opponent's momentum to defend against an attack and choke them. Watch this free video clip as an Aikido expert shows how to defend Read More
Aikido is a martial art that attacks the opponent's joints and pressure points to defend against an attack. Watch this free video clip as an Aikido expert shows how to Read More
Aikido is a martial art that attacks the opponent's joints and pressure points to defend against an attack. Watch this free video clip as an Aikido expert shows how to Read More
Aikido is a martial art that uses the opponent's momentum to defend against an attack. Watch this free video clip as an Aikido expert shows how to defend against a hook punch. Read More
Deflecting multiple attackers can be easily done by employing the right Aikido techniques such as Tegatana Irimi and Tegatan Tenkan. Watch an Aikido demonstration video to Read More
Learn mia otoshi, an aikido arm lock throw technique, from an aikido expert in this free martial arts video. Read More
Ukemi is an essential part of Aikido. Learn Ukemi techniques such as the forward roll and Samurai walk in this free video. Read More
The ready stance is a basic stance used for defending. In aikido, the ready stance is similar to a front stance. Read More
The practice of Japanese Aikido differs from other martial arts in many ways. Aikido is not so much about fighting, as it is about defense and personal development. There Read More
The back roll is one of tools of your basic ukemi. Aikido students sometimes feel scared and awkward when they first encounter this technique. Here are a few steps to help Read More
Aikido is a Japanese Samurai martial art in which a practitioner uses the attacker's strength against him. Aikido means "the way of the harmony of spirit." Etiquette is Read More
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