Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art, developed in the 20th century by Morihei Ueshiba, O' Sensei (1883- 1969). O’ Sensei, after mastering many other martial arts, synthesized their common threads to create Aikido, a “way of harmony.”
Aikido’s aim is not the destruction of an “opponent”, but rather true reconciliation, resolution of conflict, and the development of a peaceful world through the development of peaceful people.
“Aikido” is made of 3 characters: “Ai”-harmony, love “ki”-energy, life force “do”-the way or path. Aikido has been tranlsated as “the way of harmonizing energy”, “the Art of Peace” & “the Way of Aiki.”
