"Aikido, meaning "Way of Harmonious Energy", is a Japanese traditional form of self-defense, which was established by founder Morihei Ueshiba. It is a traditional Japanese "Budo" (the way of Samurai), which trains the body, spirit and soul. Anyone can learn Aikido at any age to polish up their body and spirit, to increase their self-confidence and humanity. Aikido emphasizes the use of internal strength in controlling the opponent's momentum through techniques of locking and throwing. Strikes are not emphasized and Aikido movements do not meet force with force.
I have been training in Aikido since 1999. I have practiced every Saturday morning at St. Mary's International School in Tokyo, Japan, until 2003 when I moved to Hong Kong. Since then, I have practiced with Sensei Ken H. Nagai (
sumikiri@msn.com). Nagai Sensei is a member of the Funabashi Aikido Doyu-kai and teaches us regurarly on Saturday afternoons in Sham Shui Po.
