The Aikido Center Charlotte, LLC

Specialties

The Aikido Center Charlotte, a member of the Zenshinkai Aikido Association with 3 weekly classes: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Mission:

Provide a safe and inspiring place where students of all levels can study and learn Aikido and other arts which compliment and enhance our mental and physical well being. Visitors are always welcome!

History

Established in 1994.

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art conceived in the early part of this century by the late Morihei Ueshiba (1883 – 1969). Ueshiba mastered various forms of martial arts, most notably Jujitsu (unarmed defense), Kenjitsu (sword) and Sojitsu (spear) in developing Aikido. He wanted to establish an art which was noncompetitive and less destructive than his previous training. Thus, Aikido emphasizes neither street fighting nor competitive tournaments, but neutralization rather than the defeat of an attacker. Through a synthesis of the body and mind, potentially destructive energy is redirected into movement. A class in Aikido stresses form, mutual cooperation, awareness of others and the coordination of the body’s movement while maintaining a calm state of mind.

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The term Aikido comes from three words: method or way (do), harmony (ai) and mental energy or spirit (ki); thus, «The Way of Spirit Harmony.» As a holistic art it becomes a conduit for the connection between the mind, body and spirit, both on and off the mat, which promotes mental and physical well-​being.