Aikido

Today in class we learned about aikido. Aikido is described as a Japanese martial art that combines martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. People practice it to know how to get out of bad situations without necessary fighting. It is more of a defensive act rather than an attack in order to use the energy of your opponent against themselves. I feel like this is a good skill to have because it will teach people in today's society to be less violent and more focused on the inner goal. It's a more positive way to solve problems rather than fighting. Yes, if someone attacks you you will be forced to twist them into uncomfortable positions, but only for your own benefit. Schools should teach this in opposition to fighting, or at least advertise it. If everyone was aikido knowledgeable then the world would be more peaceful and focused on their own actions. We wouldn't follow instinct but more thought based actions. Aikido seems like a revolution that we should all become involved in, especially in the sense of self defense.