Aikido of Minnesota
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755 Prior Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN 55104
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Training in the Art of Peace, following the teachings of the Rev. Zenko Okimura, Shihan. Aikido is a martial art created by Morihei Ueshiba. He said, “The objective of Aikido is to polish one’s mind and body and to produce an individual of high integrity.Get to know Aikido of Minnesota
The goal of Aikido training is not perfection of a step or skill, but rather improving one’s character according to the rules of nature. One becomes “resilient” inside yet this strength is expressed softly. Movements found in nature are efficient, rational, and soft, while the center is immovable, firm, and stable.
Aikido movement maintains this firm and stable center with an emphasis on spherical rotation characterized by flowing, circular, dan