Aikido:
A Martial Discipline
By: Rodolfo Crisostomo September 9,2018
Over the past two decades as an active Aikido
practitioner I have learned a lot of which I was able to apply in my everyday
life. First, Aikido is not a type of sport and it does not have sparring nor
engages in tournaments or competitions. Aikido instead is a Martial Discipline
to defend oneself if needed. And it requires a combination of mental
concentration and physical relaxation. The variety of techniques employed in
this particular Martial Art include but not limited to pinning down the
opponent or throwing them off balance often with the use of joint locks and/or
small joint manipulations.
Then, Aikido is a self-defense art which
offers a number of advantages such as it helps develop a positive attitude
(individually and as a group); build character and develop self-discipline,
patience and perseverance and contributes to a feeling of well being and can
boost self-esteem and self-confidence.
Moreover, Aikido taught me about peace
in which you don’t have to fight the energy but work with it, no opponent just
partners. It enriches me by teaching me how to deal with myself by being aware
and maintaining balance between mind and body. And to be always in the moment
by accepting and responding to whatever is happening without presumption.
Lastly, being the Head Instructor of The
Kaigaishii Aikido Philippines and by taking a huge step in my journey as an
active practitioner is a major milestone, but it comes along a never-ending
path and a great responsibility. I believe that as long as I continue to train,
there will be enormous new to learn and gain knowledge/skills for which I can
share with my students. And for that I am extremely grateful.
AIKIDO KAIGAISHII PHILIPPINES
MAIN DOJO: 4TH UPPER LEVEL MARKETPLACE SHOPPING MALL GENERAL KALENTONG MANDALUYONG CITY.
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SCHEDULE: MWF: 6:00PM-7:30PM.
STAMFORD DOJO. RESIDENCE LOUNGE OF STAMFORD
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SHEDULE: TUESDAY & THURSDAY TIME 6:30PM-8:00PM.