The Benefits of Aikido

Video Transcript

"Surprisingly 25% of Aikido practitioners practice primarily for self defense. As you can see it is an excellent form of aerobic exercise when practiced vigorously and many of our practitioners have come in and lost weight. One even within two months lost 35 pounds. Many people come in for personal development. You can see that there is physical development. It definitely builds some muscles, build some skills and build some techniques and you'll really find your own personal internal barriers that hold you from progressing in life. Aikido and Dojo can often become a great social environment that you'll learn will become a kind of a home away from home. The Dojo members, the other Aikido practitioners will become friends and often times spend time with them outside of the Dojo."