The Spiritual and Mental Benefits of Practicing Aikido:
1. Increased self awareness
2. Increased capacity for mental relaxation and calm
3. Increased self confidence
4. Greater self discipline
5. Increased ability to deal with stressful situations in a positive manner
6. Increased ability to change old habits and replace them with new ones
7. Improved clarity and perspective of ones surroundings
Source: Aikido Connection
2. Increased capacity for mental relaxation and calm
3. Increased self confidence
4. Greater self discipline
5. Increased ability to deal with stressful situations in a positive manner
6. Increased ability to change old habits and replace them with new ones
7. Improved clarity and perspective of ones surroundings
Source: Aikido Connection
The Physical Benefits of Practicing Aikido:
1. Better balance
2. Improved coordination and sense of timing
3. Better posture
4. Increased flexibility
5. Improved aerobic fitness
6. Greater awareness of one's body
7. A more confident and relaxed physical presence
Source: Aikido Connection
2. Improved coordination and sense of timing
3. Better posture
4. Increased flexibility
5. Improved aerobic fitness
6. Greater awareness of one's body
7. A more confident and relaxed physical presence
Source: Aikido Connection