Most of us say we prefer peace to conflict, but the ways we try to attain it can ignite disputes. So people have a hard time imagining how a martial art might advance peace. Yet, when Morihei Ueshiba ...

"Aikido practice is purification of the body and mind on all levels." "If people do not understand the principle of 'takemusu aiki' [valorous, unlimited creativity], they will only think about winning ...