Aikido of
The way of Harmony with life-energy &
The non-violent resolution of conflict
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After
mastering more than 30 forms of martial arts, Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), developed
a non-violent system of self-defense in the hope that the spirit of his teachings would help bring about peaceful resolution of conflict in the world.
Aikido: 
Ki: Universal forces
Do:
The Way
In
Aikido, there is no competition. Aikido teaches that "True
victory is self victory".
In
a confrontation, Aikido is not used to defeat an attack but to extinguish the
aggression, in oneself and others, and to restore harmony.
Aikido
techniques teach us how to evade an attack and transform it into circular or
spiral motion breaking the balance of the opponent.
An Aikidoist does not block or resist the attacking force, she blends and flows with the force, controlling and redirecting the energy of the attack.
What to expect at an Aikido of Truckee Class
Beginner Classes: A gentle, non threatening introduction to the
basic principals of Aikido. Students will
learn the concepts of Centering, Moving off the line of an attack & Blending
with incoming energy.
Basic
techniques and low impact rolling will be introduced at each individuals pace.
Mastery
of Aikido is about practicing the basics.
This class will be valuable to all levels of students, though the pace
will be set for the beginner. Teachers
will advise beginning students when they are ready to also attend the “all
levels class”
A Beginner
Class is currently offered on Thursdays (
All Levels Classes: Continuing with practice of the basics and introducing more advanced techniques. Students will need to have basic grasp of
Ukemi (taking rolls and throws) to get maximum benefit from these classes.
All
Levels Classes are currently offered on Thursdays (
Weapons Classes: Practice with the Jo (wooden Staff) & Bokken (wooden sword) are invaluable for mastering the principals of Aikido. Lake Tahoe Aikido offers Weapons Training Saturday mornings see the training schedule page for details.
We plan to add more training opportunities as we grow
What to wear:
To begin you should wear loose, comfortable clothing. Once you decide you love training Aikido - we
recommend that you purchase a gi. These
traditional Martial arts uniforms are inexpensive and can be purchased in
“The Art of
Peace is medicine for a sick world. We
want to cure the world of the sickness of violence, malcontent, and
discord—this is the Way of Harmony.
There is evil and disorder in the world because people have forgotten
that all things emanate from one source.
Return to that source and leave behind all self-centered thoughts, petty
desires, and anger. Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.” -- Osensei
