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Because aikido is made up of these two distinct elements—the technique and the spirit—people are often drawn to one aspect of the art more than the other at first. Some people are looking to aikido as a means of personal growth and spiritual transformation, while others are drawn to the flowing, powerful, and effective movements of aikido technique. What one discovers after dedicated practice is that these two seemingly separate elements are really interconnected, so that the spirit is discovered through practice of technique, and technique is improved when the spirit is embraced.

AIKIDOis a modern Japanese martial art that combines the traditional values of the warrior—through effective and efficient martial arts techniques—with the modern ethics of love and peace. Aikido is a nonviolent, noncompetitive martial art that offers a new model for conflict prevention, management, and resolution, as well as a means to practice personal and social responsibility.

Who Created Aikido?

Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), who is now affectionately called O'Sensei. His goal was to develop a martial art that would meet the needs of contemporary people. His prime concern was his love of traditional martial arts, his attempts to overcome misunderstandings about them, and his desire to reestablish their spiritual quality.