What Is Zen in Aikido? Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art that has been practiced since the early 20th century. Unlike many other martial arts, it emphasizes redirection and defensive movements over direct attacks. The practice of aikido incorporates mental...
How to Fall Safely in Aikido The Japanese martial art of aikido emphasizes self-defense by avoiding direct combat. It relies heavily on carefully coordinated movements, and its students are trained to use their opponent’s momentum against them. All aikido students...
Aikido vs. Judo Aikido and judo are two popular martial arts that share many similarities. Both originated in Japan long ago and each places an emphasis on using an opponent’s momentum to your advantage. However, there are also some key distinctions between...
Our Safety Training Seminars Students at Aikido of Nebraska enjoy practicing community service as part of their curriculum. One way they do this is by holding safety training seminars for the public. These workshops can explore a wide variety of safety-related topics...
How to Build Self-Confidence with Aikido There are several paths one can take when it comes to personal growth. For instance, it’s common for martial arts to be used as a form of self-development. The discipline needed to learn a martial art like aikido involves much...
