It may seem paradoxical to include martial arts practice as an important aspect to being a therapist. When we think of the martial arts, words such as, "opponent" "defeat", and "against" often come to mind. However, Aikido differs from disciplines such as karate, tai chi, and even yoga because it emphasizes the importance of blending with your partner.
In this video, Dr. Robert Frager, the founder of the school, explains how Aikido classes inform therapeutic education
ah! 'make friends out of enemies...' truly wonderful!
kingofaikido 11 months ago