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What are the
benefits of training in
Aikido?
It is a method of
self-defense that uses
the
attacker’s own energy (the force of his attack) against him, minimizing
the amount of effort we have to use to defend ourselves.
- Learn
to defend
yourself from attack
- Learn
how to avoid an
attack
- Develop
self-discipline
- Develop
leadership
skills
Nihon Goshin Aikido
literally translates to
“The
Way of Japanese Self-Defense in Harmony with the Energy of the Attack” (Nihon
= Japanese, Goshin = Self-Defense, Aikido = The Way in Harmony with the
Energy/Spirit).
How is Nihon
Goshin Aikido related to
other martial arts?
Nihon Goshin Aikido
has deep roots in the
ancient martial arts of Japan (to learn more, go to History),
and operates
on sound principles of modern physics, as with most martial arts. NGA
is a self-defense art, with a strong emphasis on learning effective and
efficient techniques that work on the street. We incorporate into one
complete and effective system of self-defense techniques and tactics
found in many different arts and proven over time.
To learn more of how
Nihon Goshin Aikido is
related to other styles of Aikido, click
here.
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What is Nihon Goshin
Aikido? 