Aikido, a Japanese martial art, is famous for its focus on harmony and self-defense. Unlike other martial arts, it does not emphasize aggression but rather the redirecting of energy. Practicing aikido ...

An effective form of self-defense, Kokikai Aikido relies on a strong mind and correct technique not physical strength alone. As a result classes include both men and women practicing on equal footing.

Martial arts as a discipline and training have been around for centuries, and beyond their physical appearance and ...