Ki and Tai

Posted by: rachard

Ki and Tai - 06/01/10 09:16 AM

Aikido is centered chiefly around two classifications of movements: movements of control (katame-waza) and movements in which the challenger is thrown (nage-waza). Aikido concentrates on achieving harmony among ki and tai (the body). To attain this, an exercise is done to extend the ki. Focus is placed on the belly in an attempt to feel the energy breath of the body coming out via the arms