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...
Common Aikido Techniques We practice many different aikido techniques, or Waza, in our dojo. Almost all of them require a partner to learn and perform correctly. While the martial art of aikido includes thousands of individual actions, many of them fall into one of...
Types of Martial Arts Several different types of martial arts have existed for thousands of years around the world. While Russia, Brazil, the Philippines, and African countries all have their own martial arts, many Eastern disciplines have gained more popularity over...
Aikido Levels and Equipment Learning the names of different aikido belts and equipment takes some time. At first glance, many of the terms can be confusing if you’re unfamiliar with the Japanese language. However, aikido equipment is relatively simple in nature. There...
