You can always rely on the Japanese to come up with great wisdom in all things, not the least of which are the many forms of martial arts, being practised by millions worldwide.
Aikido is a peaceful, yet dynamic form of moving meditation, and non-violent self defence.
It was developed last century by the late Ueshiba Morihei Sensei, also known as "O-Sensai" which means
great teacher.
After mastering Jujutsu (unarmed defence), Kenjustsu (sword) and Sojutsu (spear) he was held in high regard as a supreme martial artist. O-Sensai was also a very spiritual man who could not accept the opposing concepts of victory and defeat, winning and losing. His teachings were based on his belief that there is no value in victory if it comes at the expense of another.
His idea was to develop a new, non-violent form of artistic combat. He devised sophisticated grappling, joint locks, circular movements, careful timing and throws. He based the concept on harmonizing with your opponent's
ki energy (or energy flow) to neutralize their attack, rather than by using brute force or physical strength to defeat them. His mantra is his legacy, and O-Sensai's calm, harmonic approach to martial arts is becoming increasingly popular everywhere. Here are some Sydney Aikido Dojos:
Aikido australia - Sydney City Centre Dojo
Location:
2/72 Mary Street, Surry Hills.
Phone: ( 02)9211 4788
Aikido Kenkyukai International
Location:
372 Darling Street, Balmain
Phone: 0414 376 912
Aikido Kenkyukai Sydney
Location:
106 - 107/92-120 Cleveland Street, Chippendale
Phone: 0425 259 609
Aikido Yoshinkai
Location:
310 Marrickville road, Marrickville
Phone: 9560 1434
Aikido Aikikai
Location:
145 balmain Road, Leichhardt
Phone: 8213 9069
Aikido Shinsendojo
Location:
59a Boronia Street, Kensington
Phone: 9387 5840
Blue Leaf Dojo Aikido
Location:
17 Deane Street, Burwood
Phone: 0416 031 692
Terrey Hills Aikido
Location:
3 Myoora Road, Terrey Hills
Phone: 0419 911 538
Aikido provides a surprisingly high energy workout, hones your concentration, sharpens your mind and places you at one with the universe. If this sounds like a place you would like to be, then hurry in to a Dojo near you...
