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TRADITIONAL SPORTS PAGE 1 / 6 PG-807 TRADITIONAL SPORTS 10th Fl., Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan Bldg., 2-10-1, Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006 Tel. (03)3201-3331 AIKIDO Aikido is half sport, half religion. It means an elevation from Aikido claim an ability to lead an opponent’s “ki,” spirit power, the traditional physical arts to a spiritual martial art. Its tech- and to throw him with little effort, sometimes even without niques incorporate woven elements of philosophy, psychology touching his body. This martial art is performed without a and dynamics. The basic form is the circle and the straight, weapon, as a rule, but one may be used if an opponent is armed. upward line. Practice is usually performed in either a white Judogi or Japanese Created in Japan by Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969), Aikido Hakama (split-skirt). embodies the principles of Judo, Karate and Kendo into one In Japan today, lessons are given in city wards, towns, prefec- form of non-body contact self-defense. It features throwing tures, etc. exercises, holding techniques and “atemi” or a body blow aimed *Visitors are welcomed to observe practicing. at keeping one’s opponent’s power in check. Adherents of Information Tenshin Dojo ()* International Aikido Federation () 1-10-8, Higashi-Juso, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka. Tel.(06)6304-8710 17–18