Concepts and Techniques of Aikido Morihei explained how the “Way of ai-ki” evolved, and how his ideals were distinctive from other martial interpretations. “I have studied many systems of combat until now including Yagyu-ryu, Shin’yo-ryu, Kito-ryu, Daito-ryu and Shinkage-ryu . However, aikido is not an amalgamation of these.” Although the term ai-ki is common throughout … Continue reading Concepts And Techniques of Aikido