Aikido
is practiced equally by both male and female and there is no upper age limit. In
addition to self defence the study and practice can lead to great benefits in
both mental and physical wellbeing, including relaxation, flexibility,
discipline, stamina, speed, power, breath control, health and harmony.
Aikido
is a classical martial art that was developed in Japan in the early 20th
Century. The techniques don’t require
the use of physical strength so we learn to utilise the natural energy that
exists within ourselves.