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The inner development of the advanced practitioner involves an understanding of the philosophical basis for aikido, developing a training philosophy, training the mind, and understanding and using ki. The theories and concepts for the advanced practitioner are the art of body mechanics, movement, and engagement. The advanced techniques of aikido include strikes, throws and locks, applications, combinations, and counters. Advanced applications include self-defense, demonstrations, competitions, seminars, and teaching.

BUDO

O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba would say that aikido is by nature essentially different from other martial arts, but Master Sokaku Takeda did open his eyes to the true nature of Budo.

Budo is a divine path established by the gods that leads to truth, goodness, and beauty; it is a spiritual path reflecting the unlimited absolute nature of the universe and the ultimate grand design of creation.... Reform your perception of how the universe actually looks and acts; change the martial techniques into a vehicle of purity, goodness and beauty; and master these things. When the sword of harmonization linking heaven, earth and humankind is manifest, one is liberated, able to purify and forge the self. (UESHIBA, M. 1991, P. 27)