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An Explanation of Aikido
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The Creation of Aikido
The Uniqueness of Aikido
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The Internal Power of Aikido
The Expansive Power of Aikido
How to Develop Aikido Technique
How to Use Aikido in Real Life
Summary: The middle syllable in aikido means the energy of life, and to understand that is to understand the art itself. Begin to master the self-defense art of aikido with tips from a third-degree black belt martial arts instructor in this free video.
"Sensei" Jeff Albright has been practicing martial arts for more than 20 years. He holds a 3rd degree black belt in Aikido, black belts in Karate and Iaido (a.k.a. Samurai sword), and...read more
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"Albright Sensei and his students here are demonstrating a breathing exercise called Funakogi undo. This breathing exercise is meant to help students find their physical center or their Ki. Ki is the eastern philosophical concept of the universal creative force of life. Life force or life breath, if you will. Ki is at the heart of Aikido, both in concept and in word. In fact, when you break down the word, Aikido, you find that ki or this energy or spirit is in the middle syllable of the word."
eHow Article: The Meaning of Aikido
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