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Beyond the Mat

The philosophical side of aikido, as a way of harmonizing spirit, is not only a way of war or fighting, but also a way of life. The consistent and persistent practice of aikido not only changes the way you move, but also the way you think.

Due to the nonaggressive philosophy underlying aikido, its benefits easily carry over into other areas of a practitioner's life outside the school. Aikido training teaches one to stay relaxed and calm in stressful situations, and to take things one step at a time. Already several books and organizations apply the philosophy of aikido to other areas such as psychotherapy, education, relationships, mediation, and communication. After you have trained in basic aikido for a time, you will begin to see the unique philosophy of aikido helping you in all areas of your life.

The learning and practice of aikido are ongoing. O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba was a great believer in continuous and repetitive practice. Eventually, as you master the skills, you will discover the principles behind them. As you read this book, you will find that some themes and points are consistently and continuously repeated. That is because learning takes continuous and repetitive practice.