Aikido At Palace Of Art With Sensei Ronnie Smith

You are welcome to join us to practise Aikido at the Palace Of Art, Paislye Road West, Glasgow.

The word Aikido is a Japanese word that has no exact translation in English but roughly translates to: “the way of harmonising with Ki”. The word Ki may be translated as “life force” or “universal energy”. Therefore Aikido is “The way of harmonising with universal energy”.

Many people see Aikido as being the martial art famous for a few things

- using the attackers energy against them
- defending ourselves without harming the attacker (as much as is possible)

You may also have seen Aikido demonstrated by Steven Seagal in some of his successful blockbuster films.

The techniques of Aikido can seem strange at first and many people would ask “who would attack you like that?”.

Indeed the techniques really come from an early time when swords and weapons were commonly carried and protective armour may have been worn. Some people say “Aikido comes from the sword” and this may be true. The techniques of Aikido allow us to develop our body and mind. Correct practise of the technique allows us to develop our Ki.

We learn joint locks that allow us to control and disarm an attackers. We also study defence from multiple attackers and from weapons. We have a form of sparring training known as randori in which we learn to develop kokyunage (breath throw) techniques to deal with on coming attacks. Aikido can be fun, effective and mind expanding. You have to come along to see for yourself.

Sensei Ronnie Smith (3rd Dan) leads the class. If you choose to become a member you can join our grading system to develop towards black belt and beyond.

You are welcome to try a FREE class.