Inner Aikido

Beyond this physical reality, this quote introduces our two main working axes as a School. Heaven and Earth are part of every teaching from Sugano Sensei but in our Global Inner Aikido School we emphasise the "inner" aspect of Aikido or the perception and the attention towards what's occurring inside of us during the practice.

What's behind the Heaven and Earth concepts?

Heaven – Mindfullness – Sense of Self – Study – Verticality

Through meditation, concentration practice and attentive study of our body movement and positions, we develop another perception of Aikido. If only concentrating on the physical aspects of Aikido, we will soon meet our physical limits. If we change our perception through attentive and intensive study, than our relation to the practice evolve and physical limits become learning points. The spiritual part of Aikido practice is coming from being in contact with the three essential human qualities according to Sugano Sensei (respect, consideration and generosity). When we practice those while doing Aikido we lessen the tension in our contacts and we contribute to Peace and Harmony on Earth.

Earth – Body– Openness to the other – Friendship – Horizontality

Practicing hand techniques and bokken techniques we are trained to coordinate our movement to the rhythms of the attack, according to the distance to the partner and his moving speed. Each movement becomes a study of oneself leading other(s). This practice evolves ultimately to reinforce the friendship bonds between practitioners.

By the courtesy of GIAS