Aikido is a study of the art of life. Art is that which brings beauty into the world through the expression of human creativity. There can be no higher form of art than when you become the object of that creativity. When the development of wisdom and sensitivity, capable of overcoming violence and brute force, becomes our primary objective, the world can be transformed.

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There is an order and beauty in nature that permeates all of existence. By becoming aware of it with both body and mind, our lives flow more naturally, are easier to navigate, and gain greater depth of meaning and purpose. To study and practice this natural order is called “The Great Way.” Aikido is one expression of this path.

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Aikido is a non-competitive martial art that fosters intuitive understanding. It cultivates a unique quality of mind and body that cannot be obtained through meditation alone. The goal is to break free from the constraints of our conditioning and rediscover spontaneous freedom.

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Today's education, which focuses solely on intellect, fails to address the need for social morality and compassion toward others. Aikido leads individuals to an intuitive understanding of the unity of body and mind, and the essential role of society in creating a better world for all.

Shobu Aikido of Ohio is affiliated with Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU) under the guidance of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan.