Makoto Ohtsu (7 th Dan), Aikido Showa Dojo Nagoya, Japan Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art based on the spiritual foundation of harmony, love andpeace. Its objective is to defend oneself when attacked, without harming the attacker.…
Aikido is like an onion. The outer layer consists of learning how the hands and feet move (tai sabaki and te sabaki). The next layer involves using the breath with each movement of the extremities (kokyu). Then comes the layer of…