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		<title>Aikido and Daily Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 06:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most martial arts focus on training you within the school and not out of it. Training for Aikido benefits you not only within the dojo but during the course of your daily life as well. Aikido is more than an art of defense it is an art of life. ]]></description>
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		<title>Aikido Secrets Revealed</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2007 03:08:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every martial art has its secrets and some of these secrets are less common than others. In Aikido the case isn’t that different. Regardless of this fact this article reveals some of the secrets behind Aikido that most new converts to the art remain unaware of.]]></description>
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		<title>Advice on How to Choose an Aikido School</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2007 03:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[internet forums]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aikido is an art that must be learnt from the best. With the huge number of Aikido schools in existence, some factors should be necessary in differentiating the best from the rest of the lot. Some of these factors are examined in detail in this article.]]></description>
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		<title>The Passive Martial Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2007 02:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[advocate peace]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[art of peace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[combative art]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[control aggression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[person]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[philosophical development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[state]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aikido is a martial art that places a great pride in the fact that it promotes peace and seeks to avoid harm. However the fact that Aikido is a peaceful art doesn’t make it any less efficient. This article shows how Aikido achieves superiority over other martial arts by promoting a peaceful approach to combat.]]></description>
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		<title>The Diverse Concepts in the World of Aikido</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2007 01:52:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aikido]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aiki jujutsu]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[individual]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[japanese origins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[juken]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Morihei]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[o sensei]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self defense techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ueshiba]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Aikido explores different concepts espoused in other martial arts. Due to this fact Aikido is a carefully distilled form of martial art that overcomes the weaknesses of other martial arts. This article explores some of the ideas that have been derived from other martial arts and how they influence the practice of Aikido.]]></description>
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		<title>A Simple Aikido Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:52:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aikido]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[com]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[daitoryu]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The early 20th century martial art called Aikido is a simple martial art that has its roots in different philosophies. This is a basic guide explaining the merits of Aikido, what it stands for and how it can benefit a person.]]></description>
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		<title>The Foundations and Tenets of Aikido</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jul 2007 10:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[circular motions]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aikido has basic beliefs and foundations that are necessary in order to master the art. These foundations are rooted in different studies and other martial arts. This article examines some of the principles of Aikido and their origins. ]]></description>
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		<title>Mastering the Art of Peace</title>
		<link>http://www.darrenwilliger.com/blog/aikido/mastering-the-art-of-peace/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 11:31:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aikido]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aikido training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A complete mastery of Aikido will take the understanding of the different concepts that are unified through a proper understanding of the art. The different underlying concepts of Aikido such as the concept of Ki and the relationship between the Uke and Nage are discussed in this article. ]]></description>
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		<title>Employing Aikido in Real-Life Combat</title>
		<link>http://www.darrenwilliger.com/blog/aikido/employing-aikido-in-real-life-combat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aikido]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[centers of learning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[com]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Death]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dojos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[individual]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inexperienced person]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fighting in the dojo isn’t the same thing as fighting in the streets. This article explores the differences between Aikido in the dojo and combat in real-life situations and shows you how to adapt in these varying situations.]]></description>
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		<title>The Understanding of the Universal Principles in Martial Arts</title>
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		<comments>http://www.darrenwilliger.com/blog/aikido/the-understanding-of-the-universal-principles-in-martial-arts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2007 03:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The principle of a universal force is alluded to in most martial arts. However most modern day practitioners of these arts often fail to admit the veracity of such statements due to the fact that they belief they lack a definition in actual science. Quantum physics has propounded a definition that meets with the beliefs of old school martial artists and propositions of scientists as well 
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