Lots of times when the subject comes up during a discussion, I am asked to describe what precisely Aikido is. The first images conjured in someone's mind when they learn that you do a martial art, is one of kicking and punching and breaking things. Today in my search for Aikido reading material, I came across this synopsis of one of the books I am interested in:
"Aikido, the "gentleman's fighting art," neutralizes aggression and
renders attackers harmless without injuring them. By controlling body
position and understanding its simple physical premises,
anyone-regardless of size, strength or weight-can fend off attacks using
this sophisticated martial art."
In my mind this is but one way of summing it up nicely.
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