Aikido and Self Defense

More and more - People are feeling vulnerable when they go out in the streets, especially when alone. Knives are more commonplace. If we can help people feel more confident, and be self-aware and better prepared, I think that’s a worthwhile achievement
You will see lots of comparisons and wild self-defense statements on the internet. These are fun to watch but not really very helpful, as they are often biased
Any martial art will help prepare you for that unforeseen situation. Some better than others – but they all have their individual rules and limitations. A real-life attacker doesn’t play by the rules
If you think of your martial art as a bag of techniques, which you carry around with you - when you are confronted, if you panic and freeze with fear (like a rabbit in the headlights), you won’t be able to open your bag of techniques. If your training can help you breathe, relax and move, then you are in with a chance of managing the situation
So, in our Aikido training, we not only teach you the Aikido, we show you how Aikido can help you in your everyday life