Originating from Japan, Aikido is a martial art with an approach that is different from that of many others. Its main characteristic is that it excludes any form of competition. Aikido teaches those practising it the need to respect one other, and therefore the need to dominate through sheer strength becomes irrelevant.
Aikido is a discipline which can be practised at all ages. Regular practice however is most beneficial to children and teenagers, when it can contribute to the harmonious development of their personality. From a physical point of view, Aikido gently exercises all the muscles and joints of your body. It helps you relate to your external environment and build self-confidence.
Aikido is a school of life which makes it possible to gain greater control over yourself and over any aggressiveness you may have. The energy thus developed makes the movements more fluid, and favours harmony amongst those who practise it.
On the tatami, the student learns what discipline, perseverance and the capacity to surpass oneself, are about . The teacher adapts his teaching and exercises according to the age and level of his students.
