Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of unifying (with) life energy" or as "the Way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury.

Aikido is performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on. This requires very little physical energy, as the aikidōka (aikido practitioner) "leads" the attacker's momentum using entering and turning movements. The techniques are completed with various throws or joint locks. Aikido can be categorized under the general umbrella of grappling arts.

As members of the Aikido & the Defensive Arts (ADA) association we focus our training around aikido and offer self defense instruction to the community as well. Our aikido style is branch of ki-aikido. Our ADA self defense classes are open to all participants. We also have RAD certified instructors who currently offer the Women's Self Defense only.

 

We are opening at our new location on January 4, 2011 !!
Our class schedule:  Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm. 

Our new location is in theBuford BodyPlex, 4125 Buford Drive near 985, down the street from the Mall of Georgia.
This new location makes our classes not only more accessible to more people, but also more affordable as we will be lowering our current rates!

Contact us at AikidoGeorgia@gmail.com or (404) 590-4125.

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