Aikido Essays

  • Physics of Aikido

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    Aikido is the martial art that focuses primarily on redirection and control of ones opponent (uke. Pronounced OO-kay). This consists of a set of throws and holds which are intended to subdue and control an uke without permanently harming them. On a spiritual level, Aikido is focused on bringing harmony of the body into harmony of others. Roughly translated Aikido means "The Way of Harmony of the Spirit" which holds true today, though different schools place different emphasis on the spiritual aspect

  • Aikido the Japanese Martial Art

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    Aikido the Japanese Martial Art Aikido is a Japanese martial art currently practiced throughout the world. Behind the powerful catapulting throws and immobilizing locks and pins of Aikido lie some very simple principles: remove yourself from the direct line of your enemy’s attack, and through the absorption and deflection of the force of the attack, your enemy is taken out of balance and defeated by the energy of his or her own aggression. Aikido does not use strength against strength, but

  • Aakido Research Paper

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    Aikido is a martial art that uses joints to as an advantage for self defense. Aikido was founded by Morihei Ueshiba. Aikido was based on past martial arts. There were other influences on Aikido besides martial arts. The reason i decided to take this class is so I can learn to defend myself with a very interesting martial art. Aikido is a martial art that places importance on good boy movement, throws, and joint locks (Stanford). This Japanese martial art also includes striking and pinning techniques

  • Jujitsu Essay

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    derogatory term in Japanese. However, Jujitsu us one of the most effective and deadly forms of martial arts taught today. Unique among other forms of combat, Jujitsu holds the position of a “parent art”, of from which other forms of martial arts such as Aikido, Judo and several Karate styles were extracted. Jujitsu is a combination of all levels of combat. It incorporates chokes, striking, grappling, nerve and pressure point attacks, joint locks, redirection of momentum and throws. The exact origins of

  • Martial Arts in Asian Theatre

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    The Asian Theatre features many rich and beautiful traditions. The realm of Asian Theatre encompasses certain Eastern Traditions which often stem from Buddhism and Taoist practices or beliefs. Martial Arts and acrobatics are frequently utilized in the Noh Theatre, Kabuki, and the Beijing Opera. Karate and Kung Fu were a few of the styles actors applied to the Art of Asian Theatre. The Beijing Opera has been a very popular art form in China for over two-hundred years. The Beijing Opera utilizes various

  • Daio-Aikido Argumentative Essay

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    terrible sense of vulnerability. It was at this point that I decided, after my parents’ suggestion, to learn some form of martial art as self-defense. I researched many forms of martial arts until I stumbled across a Japanese form known as Daito-Ryu-Aikido (The Great Eastern Art). This is an ancient art of self-defense based on expert

  • Martial Arts: Religion, Foundation and Movements

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    The moment one hears of Asian culture, martial arts may be the first idea to come to mind. In a general sense, many view martial arts as a sport that involves hurting one another. On the contrary to this belief, martial arts has had a rich history in a religious aspect as well. One may think religion and martial arts are two contradictory of each other, how can they mix? Religion plays an important factor in belief, but most of all in way of life. Religion highly contributed to the

  • Living A Good Life Essay

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    with good intentions. Living a good life is happiness because we are able to grow mentally by being aware of our surroundings and actions. Aristotle and Aikido are a great way of living a good life because both of them helps us become a better human being by obtain character .Also, that we should not engage in causing harm and avoid malice acts. Aikido has helped me understand that we shouldn’t cause harm to anyone. Also, that we should be virticiopus because we will be able to identify what is good

  • The Importance Of Self-Fulfillment In Bhagavad Gita

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    detach himself from action and how to let go of emotional ties to the people he cares about. During the course of the Gita, Krishna guides him to the “gratification of one’s capabilities.” I can relate to self- fulfillment through my experiences with Aikido, Ki in Daily The Gita is not stating that knowledge of scriptures is true enlightenment, but experience and detachment are freedom from the moral self. Once he can move past emotion and knowledge as a moral feeling and relate it to a spiritual awakening

  • Nationalism of the Roundhouse Kick: Traditional Japanese Martial Arts and Society

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    within the population: martial arts. It is important not only to look at the physical aspects of these martial arts tradition, but the mental ones as well. Through the historical background of types of Japanese martial arts such as karate-do, jujutsu, aikido, and kenjutsu, the progression of the arts and a break from their origins, and eventually their place in Japanese sports and society today (karate, judo, kendo, and sumo), we will see how Japanese martial arts shifted back and forth between military

  • What Is Mindful Relationships?

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    loving-kindness meditation and aikido communication. Loving-kindness meditation focuses on generating feelings of compassion, empathy, and gentleness towards others while maintaining calmness and mental stability (Kabat-Zinn, 1990). One example of practicing loving-kindness meditation involves repeating the following phrase in one’s mind: “May all beings in the air, on land, and in the water be safe, happy, healthy, and free from suffering” (Kabat-Zinn, 1990). Aikido communication is another form

  • The Influence of Vision, Understanding, Clarity, and Agility

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    explain away the hard work put into a particular position or course of action that goes astray. However, Johansen’s leadership opportunities of vision, understanding, clarity, and agility provide a roadmap to success by flipping the danger, like an aikido move in martial arts, absorbing the attach, and redirecting the energy of the attach in a positive direction (Johansen, 2007). Nathan Bennett, a professor at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business, and James Lemoine, a doctoral candidate

  • John Donohue Research Paper

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    not been writing he has been either a senior level manager of a college or a teacher of some kind. Fusing his way with the sword and the pen, John is an expert in several martial arts disciplines including taiji, kendo, karatedo, judo, jaido, and aikido. He has a black belt in both kendo and

  • Eco Club Research Paper

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    -If you want to join a sport then you need to talk to Cory Nicholson his office is is next to the finance office. -There are some fun activities to do during the month of october. Like sprit week, the homecoming football game is friday the 7, the following night is the homecoming dance. Then on monday the 10 it is Indigenous People’s Day. Then Friday the 14 we don’t have school There are many ways of getting involved at North. Like playing a sport or joining a club. Doing one or both of those

  • Pros And Cons Of Don Miguel Ruiz

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    I read two books so I can discuss, compare and contrast their philosophy, find the pros and cons of each philosophy, and see if these two philosophies apply to my life. The first book I read was The Four Agreements. The author’s name is Don Miguel Ruiz. Ruiz comes from a family of healers. They wanted him to follow in their footsteps, but he decided to become a surgeon. He had a near death experience and this experience changed his life. He and a few of his friends were driving when he fell asleep

  • Buddha's Awakened By Siddhartha Bachata

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    Born in the Dominican Republic with the humblest of beginnings, Bachata, was a genre of music and dance that was originally unpopular, unappreciated and often deemed as vulgar and low class. Equipped with heart, hope and an indomitable spirit to be heard, Bachata persevered through the early ridicule and resistance from the more popular and prosperous styles of music such as Salsa and Merengue. Bachateros, or the male dancer or singer, continued to captivate small audiences through underground performances

  • Describe The Relationship Between Japan And Australia

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    Our Connected World: Japan and Australia Japan and Australia have a complicated relationship, due to World War Two. Though in recent years Australia and Japan have both become good allies. Australia and Japans trade relationship has become greatly beneficial for both countries. Japans Tourism industry is also a huge bonus for the country. Japan and Australia’s Migration history extents a long way back, over 140 years ago. Japanese culture Is interesting with its Painting, Music and architecture

  • Dimensions Of Religion Essay

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    1. What is religion and are there some dimensions that might help define it? In order to organize themselves, people gathered around collection of beliefs. Those world views relate to them and they created a cultural system which we call religion. 1.1 Practices and rituals are something that all religions have, starting from prayers, offerings, pilgrimage, etc… For example, Sufi whirling in Islam is a form of customary dance, through which dervishes aim to reach the source of all perfection. 1.2

  • Samurai And Knights Similarities

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    “Feudalism was a political and economical system in Europe from the 9th to about the 15th century.” Japan also had time periods that can be called feudal age including: Heian, Kamakura and Tokugawa. Medieval Japan shared a lot of similarities with medieval Europe, however, there are also many differences. One of the differences is their warriors who played vital roles fighting for their country in both Europe and Japan. In medieval Europe they had knights, and in medieval Japan they had samurais

  • A Student According to Ted Kooser

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    Ted Kooser’s poem “Student” underlines how the life of a student truly is. As we were discussing our insights of the poem “Student” by Ted Kooser, Omar Mejia mentioned how he found a comparison with a turtle in the poem. I have imagined a baby turtle and their journey when is born and running trying to reach the sea. Imagine the life of a turtle that their life starts in the sand and after its journey to their future begins. Somehow I agree with this idea. As I imagined the complicate and hard life