Jim Ellison (from the Spiritual Gravity blog)
Most people who have been practicing martial arts for awhile realize that there is more to it than just the physical aspect. Aikido is a defensive Japanese martial art developed by Morehei Ueshiba as a method of defending oneself while still protecting an opponent from injury as much as possible. It emphasizes flowing with the energy of an opponent – rather than fighting against it – to create the best possible outcome for both. The word “aikido” can be translated as “the way of the harmonious spirit”. This is the first an a series of videos that explores both the physical and spiritual sides of aikido. Even for non-martial artists, this is a good introduction to how we can flow with the universal energy to achieve the best possible outcome in our own life.