Aikido Doushin Juku

Aikido is a powerful Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba. Aikido differs from most other martial arts in that the practitioner seeks to achieve self-defense without injury to attackers. Furthermore, there are no competitions or sparring in Aikido. Aikido translates as THE WAY OF HARMONIOUS SPIRIT. The goal of Aikido training is not perfection of a martial skill, but rather the improvement of one's character. The aim of Aikido is not necessarily to defend yourself or to hurt attackers.