Ever since the time where Aikido was developed in the hands of its
creator Morihei Ueshiba, the martial art has evolved through a number
of some serious changes. Because of the need to teach, practice and
train with Aikido, the martial art has been evolved into so many
different forms. Regardless of these changes Aikido still retains the
same basic principles which make it a martial art that is designed to
achieve peace and harmony without the use of undue force.
BEFORE YOU PRACTICE
If you are already an Aikido practitioner and you have enrolled for the
necessary classes, you should then seek to familiarize yourself with
all that you probably have to know about the art. Aikido starts once
you have gotten into the dojo or the particular place where all
teachings and demonstrations along with training take place.
Aikido trainees are taught and expected to exercise and observe the
right manners at all times. These are some guidelines for people who
have just commenced their training and exercises in Aikido....

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