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In the beginning, the techniques of aikido illustrate its underlying principles. In the end, the principles drive the techniques. Every movement will be a natural illustration and application of a natural principle. The techniques appear to work all by themselves.

The basics of aikido begin with knowing how to stand and move. All aikido techniques are based on full-body movement and unique footwork. As you progress in your aikido training you will be confronted with various attacks in the form of strikes and grabs. You will learn how to enter and blend with those attacks, using your footwork, and to redirect them into either throwing techniques or locking and pinning techniques.

THE PRINCIPLES OF AIKIDO apply to your relationship with yourself and your relationship to your training partner. All aikido techniques are behavioral illustrations of these principles. The techniques become ways of seeing the principles in action. Once you have worked on the techniques, you will no longer think of them in terms of movement, but in terms of principles. In the end, you won't even think in terms of the principles, because they will become a part of you.