What is Aikido?
The word Aikido is made up of three ideograms:
AI stands for unity, unifying action, union, harmony; The letter KI represents the steam that rises during the cooking of rice, so it is connected to air, breathing, and life force. In Far Eastern thought, KI represents the universal energy that pervades the universe; DÓ is a two-part ideogram representing a head and forward movement, which can be interpreted as a person scanning his path while walking; this is usually translated as a path, a road, a task performed in the service of humanity. Based on the most common explanation of the three syllables, the best-known translation of aikido is "The path of union with the energy of the Universe."
Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art that uses the opponent's momentum. It does not collide or block, but is based on sensing and diverting the "opponent's" power, as well as dispersing it or turning it back on the opponent. During the practice of Aikido, there is no opponent or enemy, but a partner that we must guide and control. Therefore, the practitioner should not strive for destruction, but in all cases for constructive conflict management.
Aikido inspires
Aikido motivates
Our masters
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Endo Seishiro shihan
Endo Seishiro sensei 8th dan Aikikai is one of the few shihan who could still learn directly from O sensei. He worked as a shihan in Hombu for many years, and then founded his own dojo in Saku in 1993."I began to observe the state of my consciousness during practice. How I feel when it's going well, when it's bad, when I want to win over my partner, when I feel fear, when I'm insecure about myself, etc. From these affirmations I understood the importance of keeping my mind still."He had been doing Aikido for 10 years when he broke his shoulder at the age of 30. The accident made him unable to use his physical strength to perform Aikido techniques. From then on, his aikido became significantly softer, focusing more on the quality of the relationship between the partners (tori/uke). -
Kuribayashi Takanori Shihan
Sensei Kuribayashi Takanori 7th dan Aikikai became Utsi-deshi in Hombu in 1986."Let's not forget that we humans are very similar. The number of our bones, joints, muscles and organs is in most cases the same. To unfold the fullness of our potential, we must rid ourselves of the impurities that have been placed on our pure selves. From defilements like fear, doubt, anger, ignorance, and so on."Since 2008, at the invitation of Aikikai Hungary, Kurbayashi sensei visits Budapest once a year, where he holds highly successful training camps.
Thoughts on Aikido
O sensei Ueshiba Morihei
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„You can only improve with training and inner refinement! Don't think of a secret catch! Everything is in front of your eyes.“ -
„A fully awakened warrior can freely use all elements of heaven and earth. A true warrior learns how to perceive the workings of the universe, how to transform martial techniques into carriers of purity, goodness and beauty. The warrior's body and mind must be permeated with the wisdom of deep calm and enlightenment.“ -
„Only those who practice constantly improve“ -
„If the opponent comes directly, step in and greet him, if he wants to retreat, let him go.(hímnemű) Rá“ -
„Devote yourself and all your possessions to lofty goals. As warriors of the martial path, it is our duty to fulfill the will of the gods both inside and outside, and to serve the people.“ -
„Weld yourself to heaven and earth and unite practice and enlightenment. Realize that your spirit and body are filled with warrior spirit, enlightened wisdom and deep peace.“
