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Why Aikido?

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This site has been created with one main goal: explain why Aikido can appeal to each and everyone of us, whether big or small, male or female, old or young, fit or not so fit. Through my own experience I have realized that one could find fulfilment and a sense of achievement on the mat even when not practising 24/7.

This is not a specialists' website where you will find many techniques with accurate descriptions, mostly because you can probably find a book on techniques at your local library and because I am not a specialist myself.

On this site, you will find a short biography of the Founder & some vocabulary. You will also discover here what are the main concepts of Aikido, what the benefits of Aikido practice and what the proper attitude, attire and behaviour for an aikidoka is. The portraits present the experience of various practionners of various grades, ages or countries.
You can of course write if you have any comments or visit other sites.

This site uses both French (my mother tongue) and English, since I've practiced in both countries. English should be understood by most people on the Web, but France is quite keen on martial arts... I decided not to choose.

Why Aikido, indeed...

A big thank you to the people who patiently answered my questions and to Ambroise for his technical help.

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If you recognize some of your own documents and wish to see them removed or acknowledged as yours, I'll be happy to do so.
I'm afraid I couldn't retrace the origins of all the documents I have accumulated though I tried to ask for authorization whenever possible.