Every Aikido technique is a stable, strong centred movement in a circular, continuous motion. Even if a technique is carried out in forward or backward direction, closer inspection reveals that in fact the aikido techniques consist of circular movements rather than straightforward ones.

O Sensei opponents seem to„fly away”. Some techniques are rather spectacular- the opponent practically “flies away”. Other techniques are similar to a kind of magic- little, swift movements which are able to fix the attacker very effectively. Aikido techniques make most of different forces and effects such as gravitation, centrifugal or centripetal forces, as well as inertia. In many cases the attacker is neutralized by his or her own impulse and speed of attack.

Aikido may be practised by anyone irrespective of age or gender as the efficiency of techniques does not actually depend on physical force, nevertheless one might experience improvement of stamina, flexibility as well as increase of muscle power when practising regularly.

The movements of Aikido are natural, there is no need for any special forces to carry out them. The founder of Aikido, Ueshiba Morihei once said: „ If you are able to take two buckets of water into the house, you are able to do Akido as well”.

This sentence can sum up well the simplicity of Aikido techniques. Although these techniques are practised softly and carefully in dojos, they might be very effective or even dangerous if the aikidoka wants to do so.

Men and women practise together at the training regardless of their age. During the practice the different movements of the body become more and more harmonic and sophisticated.

Beside all physical developments the aikidokas go through a mental development as well, being able to use more and more the “Ki” – the force and energy which dominates the universe. In the meantime they also acquire the appropriate and respectful behaviour, which is required in the dojos.