Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere

Aikido has often been referred to as the gentleman's fighting art. Though it is not an unfamiliar word, few outside the world of martial arts can distinguish it from various other "methods of self-defense." Its trademark, however, lies partly in its sophisticated style and particularly in its essent [...]
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Aikido has often been referred to as the gentleman's fighting art. Though it is not an unfamiliar word, few outside the world of martial arts can distinguish it from various other "methods of self-defense." Its trademark, however, lies partly in its sophisticated style and particularly in its essential motivations. A man who studies and practices aikido correctly desires only to defend himself without hurting others. To possess this attitude, one must achieve a very high level of integration of the powers of mind and body, the harmonious combination of physical means and ethical moves.