You may be wondering how Aikido can help you develop yourself, especially if you have no prior experience with it. You do not need to be an Aikido practitioner to benefit from the teachings that I’m going to be sharing with you during this course. And, if you are an Aikido practitioner, for many years, or just a beginner, this course may help enhance your practice on a deeper level beyond the mat.

Over time, training allows us to mature in the aspects that need work. We can accept more responsibility, become more self-sufficient and independent, whether it is physically, psychologically, or emotionally. The self-realization that comes from this practice will develop a stronger connection with your core essence, and help you steer your ship in the direction you desire to go, without expecting others to provide you with answers to solve your problems, and facing the challenges of life as a peaceful warrior.

As we go through various life events, our character will be revealed, and with this self-realization, we will have the opportunity to grow and evolve. This is the meaning of self-development. I will be sharing the core principles that Aikido has taught me, allowing me and many of my students to create a self-development practice that extends beyond martial arts into all areas of life. 

So let’s start from the beginning. The foundation of this course, which is, breath.