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Unity Aikido ~ “Way of Harmony”
With Morihei Ueshiba’s Aikido philosophy served as a principle and foundation, Nishio Sensei smoothly unify Aikido with essential elements from judo, karate, iaido, and jujutsu, evolving Aikido into his total unique Nishio-Ryu Aikido technique, with its own aikido technical framework and philosophy.
Nishio Sensei, while not imitating the O Sensei’s techniques, he took aikido philosophy taught by the O Sensei very much to heart.
“Human beings should not fight. They should instead love each other, help each other, and complement each other. By doing so, they create a humane world.”
These principles that echo Morihei Ueshiba’s core beliefs is the concept that, in aikido, the intent and movement of the opponent are not opposed. Rather, is a process to harmonize with foe, by mirroring opponent’s breathing and movement, thus allowing the aikidoka to neutralize his aggression. Having controlled the attack, aikido advocates the forgiveness and rehabilitation of the attacker rather than causing injury or death.
Nishio-Ryu Aikido technique adopts a natural stance when confronted by an adversary. “If you stand naturally you can enter immediately when it appears that your opponent is about to move.”
And specifies where all techniques can be performed with bokken in hand as well as without weapons.
In Nishio-Ryu Aikido, we should absorbing aikido’s essential principles and adapting them to the current cultural context. Hence Aikido technique should constantly evolve in technical understanding and skills improvement.
“Budo must always reflect its surroundings. If it isn’t newer and stronger, it isn’t valid.”
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Unity Aikido ~ “Way of Harmony”
With Morihei Ueshiba’s Aikido philosophy served as a principle and foundation, Nishio Sensei smoothly unify Aikido with essential elements from judo, karate, iaido, and jujutsu, evolving Aikido into his total unique Nishio-Ryu Aikido technique, with its own aikido technical framework and philosophy.
Nishio Sensei, while not imitating the O Sensei’s techniques, he took aikido philosophy taught by the O Sensei very much to heart.
“Human beings should not fight. They should instead love each other, help each other, and complement each other. By doing so, they create a humane world.”
These principles that echo Morihei Ueshiba’s core beliefs is the concept that, in aikido, the intent and movement of the opponent are not opposed. Rather, is a process to harmonize with foe, by mirroring opponent’s breathing and movement, thus allowing the aikidoka to neutralize his aggression. Having controlled the attack, aikido advocates the forgiveness and rehabilitation of the attacker rather than causing injury or death.
Nishio-Ryu Aikido technique adopts a natural stance when confronted by an adversary. “If you stand naturally you can enter immediately when it appears that your opponent is about to move.” ...
