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Calling all sportsmen and women in Brisbane, Want something different to do during the off season to keep your mind and body fit. Try martial arts like aikido for a while. Aikido gives you a way to do a physical activity with others, develop vital skills like hand ey co-ordination and stay fit. Whilst we have no competition per se many find the challenge of improving their technique and progressing through the belts to be quite addictive
Aikido is a purely defensive art, involving no kicking or punching per se. Instead a skilled aikidoka redirects an opponents ki(momentum/force/intent) to throw or immobilise them. All techniques are learned with a partner in a noncompetative environment. in the Figure (right) have a look at someone('Nage'-the thrower) performing Munetsuki kotegaeshi - a wrist turn on a punch. In this case 'Nage' holds on causing 'Uke'-the attacker to breakfall. Taninzugake(freestyle) training with several partners is often practiced as well. Bokken(wooden sword) and Jo (staff) are often used as training aids to help understand the principles of aikido.
Whilst many of the traditional martial arts today are practiced as olympic sports, aikido has no tradition of competative sport practice. It is felt that the focus on sporting aspects limits the study of the art and competative training can sometimes hinder progress.
Aikido
A modern martial art developed from the traditional Samurai class of martial arts in Japan. Aikido has no blocks or punches but instead redirects the attackers energy to throw or immobilise them. Suitable for men, women and children. With a good mix of aerobic and weight bearing training its a good way to maintain inner and outer health and pick up some handy skills as well.
Griffith Aikido
A dynamic martial arts club that has been operating on Brisbanes Southside for over 25yrs offers regular beginners courses for newcomers, classes for kids and advanced training for the old hands. Men and women of all ages enjoy training in a co-operative atmosphere under the guidance of Japan recognised instructors and benefit from regular visits by senior instructors from Japan. Start Today
