Daily Aikido

About Me

I’ve read so many posts on others’ blogs ranting (justifiably) about blogs not having an about page that actually says anything about the author; what can I say, I am shy and quiet!

Although I have a first degree black belt in Aikido I have had to stop physical training owing to my disability (although I am constantly desperately trying to get back on the mats). I do however try to apply everything I learn in the dojo to my daily life…with varying degrees of success.

I am a bona fide geek. I am into computers and science fiction in a big way. I even list science as a hobby

Having said that, I believe the human race is spiritually in tatters because of the rapid development of technology.

About the blog

Daily Aikido aims to help its readers live a more balanced, stress free life through the teachings of Aikido and its related philosophies.

What is Aikido?

Aikido is a modern Japanese Martial Art, the core tenet of which is co-ordination of mind and body. Indeed Aikido is often translated as “the way of harmonious spirit” and the founder, Morihei Ueshiba and many of his students taught that this “way” was only acheivable through body-mind co-ordination.