Japanese Culture Center

Tactical Aikido for Self Defense

Our Self Defense training course offers real-world applications of Aikido. Whether your needs are empty-hand tactics or weapon defense, we can help you with effective training to manage force situations under real-world conditions. Our course addresses the most complex legal and physical challenges in the most dangerous and uncertain situations, resulting in improved skill performance.  

Aikido is a very effective martial art for self defense not only because it teaches one how to defend against a variety of attacks, but because it trains one’s state of mind and physical condition. Improved posture and breathing helps one to fit better into their body; a positive state of mind affects how one moves in the world and how they are perceived by others.

This ability to maintain physical center and mental calm assists one in meeting stressful situations or in resolving conflict in a variety of situations - in the dojo, on the street, at school, in a business meeting, or at home. Most martial arts can help us improve physical things like balance, timing, and reaction. One of the purposes of repeated training is to move these things from conscious processing to automatic reflex. Aikido also helps us develop our spirit, sense of well-being, awareness and compassion. The multi-faceted approach to Aikido training makes us stronger and more complete human beings, better able to diffuse or defend against negative situations.

Getting the most from your Aikido training involves understanding its martial application. Our tactical training seminars are a great place to begin. You will learn new applications of Aikido technique. You will learn the tactical, legal, medical, and psychological foundation of defensive tactics. Contact us today for more information on taking a class or hosting a tactical training seminar and offering such a training opportunity to your local police, correction, and security agencies.

Tags: Aikido, Chicago (Lakeview), Self Defense

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