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Aikido is
a martial art that is neatly translated as 'The Way of Harmony
of the Spirit'. By joining the force of the attacker with the
complimentary redirection response of the defender, the practice
of Aikido can be a beautiful thing to behold. Morihei Ueshiba,
the founding father of Aikido, was born in 1883 and died at the
grand age of 85 in 1969. Although Morihei Ueshiba had studied
several forms of matial arts, he was convinced that there was a
pure martial form for the human being. Morihei Ueshiba, while
studying Daito-ryu jujutsu with Sensei Sokaku Takeda, found
himself inspired to develop a perfect form of martial art.
The development of such a martial
art that allows the redirection of attacking energy into a
harmless direction is deeply connected to the Japanese Ancient
Shinto-esque religion called Oomoto [Meaning Origin]. The basic
belief of Oomoto is centred around the spirit of a godhead
manifesting itself in all existence. What might be considered
good and bad in western religions would be considered as aspects
of the same origin. Aikido is considered a peaceful resolution
to an busy situation (it's difficult to describe as I am from
Europe) and the word attack would be technically incorrect as
the 'attacker' is only a force which will be sent on towards its
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Specialist Training
Equipment for Aikido |
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Specialist Training Equipment for Aikido would target
Flexibility, Concentration and Core Balance. As Aikido is a combination of
Balance, Awareness and Technique it is important to
maintain a body that both supple and sensitive to external
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Core Fitness Training is a
highly effective method of building and maintaining your
specialist poise and balance muscle groups. With training aids
such as
Wobble Boards,
Stability Cushions and
Stability Core Trainer Balls you will be able to train at
home during the winter months. These great core fitness training
aids will provide you with a demanding workout, without the need
to be outdoors or in a particularly spacious surrounding. |
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Tatami Mats are essential for protection of the exponents of
Aikido falling onto the floor. Our Range of Tatami Mats have
jigsaw fittings to allow a great connecting edge which can
withstand the rigours of regular martial arts training.
Each Mat is
1m x 1m x 40mm thick, 35lbs density, non-slip and water
repellent.
We also stock 1m x 1m 35lbs density
EVA Foam Mats, also jigsaw connected. These are a multi-pupose
protective floor covering, which are amazingly good value mats
for using with ground-work and throws. |
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Heroes Fitness Stores is
different from many sports retailers. We can be reached by
telephone and we have staff that are trained in sports nutrition
who can advise you on the best nutrition to allow you a speedy
recovery.
We have stores in Norwich,
Ipswich and Colchester which will welcome your visit and
will be only too pleased to discuss your rehabilitation and
advise you on the best supplements and stacks to help you
recover.
Alternatively, you could call us
on 01603 763870 or Email:
heroesmuscle@btconnect.com for one to one advise on any
sports training topic.
Your goals are our goals :-) |
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Nutrition Advice for
Aikido |
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Aikido demands
sensitivity and flexibility from its practitioners. With this in
mind we should focus upon maintaining the body's core strength's
such as the balancing muscles of the ankles, legs, hips, waist
and back. Connective tissue requires a supply of high quality
nutrition to allow the body to maintain and repair.
Specific
Supplements that will help your training in Aikido:
Mental Focus is another essential
when practising Aikido. Providing your body with adequate
nutrients is very important and is not something that we could
help you with. At Heroes Fitness Stores we have fully qualified
staff that will be able to advise you how best to balance your
nutrition to fully compliment your particular training level.
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Heroes Fitness Stores is your
one-stop-shop for all of your sports nutritional requirements.
We have hand-picked our
Supplement Stacks to provide you with the best possible
complimentary nutritional supplements at fantastic prices ! |
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Injury & Rehabilitation
Advice for Aikido |
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Aikido is a
technique and requires an immense amount of skill to perform
properly. Your training will no doubt result in the occasional
bump, bruise, strain and sprain. At heroes we can help you
address your injury requirements. There will be injuries that
are regular, for which keeping a stock of sports supports will
hold you in good stead.
Note: All injuries should
always be seen by a medical practitioner. |
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Once you have seen your GP and
followed their advice, you will be looking forward to getting
repaired and back to your Aikido Training.
Here are some
Sports Supports that we feel might be of interest to anyone with
Aikido Injuries:
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