Is the constant and incremental practice of a discipline an ally to our growth and well-being? Or is it exactly the opposite? It depends. To try to outline an answer, we need to look at how our system works. Pleasure and reward Our system is so well-designed that it releases dopamine when it perceives positive […]
The posts on the effectiveness of Martial Arts have definitely p**sed us off. The average Aikidoka usually approaches the practice without a solid background in Martial Arts or combat skills. Usually, the audience of an Aikido class has, at most, some experience in some discipline. In general, for almost everyone, a robust literacy is necessary, […]
Playing with words can be fun, if done in moderation. So when we refer to Aikido (or any martial discipline) as an ideal discipline for the integral development of the individual, we are faced with three chances. If we are equipped with a standard, well-operating brain, we read the sentence for what it is: Aikido […]
