I have been a member of the Kukkiwon for a few years and as I prepare for my 2nd Degree black belt I found myself watching this demo from the Korean National team.

This video shows the talent and the discipline that it takes to be a black belt in TaeKwondo.    

Enjoy.

Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (known by his honorary title O Sensei or 'Great Teacher" is a Japanese martial art).  It is a modern Japanese martial art based on traditional Japanese fighting techniques.  It is a Japanese martial art created by Morihei Ueshiba during the mid 1900s.  It is an effective, yet non-violent, traditional Japanese martial art.  

Aikido is a 100% defensive martial art.  It is a non-competitive, non-violent, and non-aggressive martial art based on cultivating a cooperative spirit.  It is a dynamic martial art based on harmony and reconciliation.  It is many things, but I would characterize it more as a study of harmony than a martial art.  

Aikido is excellent for children because it a non-violent martial art, it does not promote aggressive behavior.  It is a challenging martial art to practice and learn.  It is an effective martial art, allowing students to learn to defend themselves in threatening situations by using real-life conditions.  It is a martial art, and as such, a fundamental requirement is that it works as a self-defense system.  

Aikido is an effective, nonviolent system of self-defense.  It is the required methods of self defense used by the Japanese police today.  It is different from other forms of self defense in that the motions are circular rather than linear.  It is unlike other martial arts.  

Aikido is a martial arts discipline for educating the mind, body and spirit.  It is one of what's called the internal martial arts.  It is effective against all arts.  It is based primarily on  Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu , taught to Ueshiba by Sokaku Takeda.  

Aikido is an excellent martial art for all ages and skill levels.  It is most clearly described as a grappling art, which involves throwing people, pinning them and applying joint locks.  It is a defensive art that does not emphasize strikes.  It is not about technique, but principle.  

Aikido is perfect for men, women, teens & children regardless of physical condition or experience.  acher').   O Sensei believed that the true spirit of ‘Budo’ (the way of martial arts) was to be found not in a competitive and combative atmosphere dominated by brute strength, but in the quest for perfection through dedicated training of mind and body.

 His goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury.

On a purely physical level it is an art involving some throws and joint locks that are derived from Jujitsu and some throws and other techniques derived from Kenjutsu.  Aikido focuses not on punching or kicking opponents, but rather on using their own energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you.

Aikido is a martial arts discipline for educating the mind, body and spirit.   The Aikido dojo is a place to reveal a way of discipline and to continuously refine the physical and spiritual growth of the individual.

 Ueshiba O Sensei was a man of extraordinary love and compassion who created Aikido as a vehicle to awaken humanity to its true nature, which is love.  He believed in the oneness of all creation, that all beings are born from Kami (spirit), and, that we are each responsible for our collective destiny.

Training in Aikido provides children with  self-confidence  in several aspects: the ability to deal with stressful situations while remaining  calm and collected , the ability to  empathize with others , and the ability to  defend themselves  from physical aggression.  Training in Aikido is learning to challenge yourself and not your opponent.

 Learning to respond positively to the negative energies of  conflict and achieving harmony will elevate your consciousness above selfish ego and bring you closer to harmony with the universal consciousness.Aikido includes many responses to different types of attacks including throws, holds, joint locks, pins, and disarming techniques.  Aikido is available to almost anyone who wants to learn it.  Aikido students are encouraged to progress at a comfortable rate they define for themselves.  

Aikido techniques attempt to use an attacker's momentum against the attacker.  Aikido was introduced in Japan in 1925 by Morihei Uyeshiba.  Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art based on traditional Japanese fighting techniques.  

Several factors that contribute to the development of cellulite include gender, genetics, hormonal imbalances, fluid retention, diet choices, and the natural elasticity of the skin. 

Cellulite is the unsightly dimply appearance of the skin that is caused by deposits of fat cells accumulated in the connective tissue. Unlike other fat deposits within the body, cellulite tends to dimple and pucker the skin because it is just below the surface. 

Men rarely develop cellulite, yet it is thought that approximately 90% of women experience it to some degree. So what can we do, how can we get rid of cellulite?

Investing in expensive creams that claim to cure cellulite, or spending a ton of money for liposuction procedures are not the answers for getting rid of cellulite. 

There are several measures you can take to improve the appearance of cellulite or even banish it. The key factors that really work to improve cellulite are getting your hormones in balance by keeping estrogen levels down, improving blood circulation, reducing fluid retention, eliminating certain foods that contribute to cellulite, and eating the right foods that help to eliminate it. Exercise can also play an important role in helping to achieve a firmer, smoother look that will also improve the appearance of cellulite trouble spots. Here we discuss some helpful exercises to get rid of cellulite.

These exercises can be done in just 20 minutes per day , and are recommended three times per week. The targeted ares to work on include the stomach, hips, and thighs. Begin with a cardiovascular warm up for two minutes to get the blood pumping. This can include moderate paced walking stair climbing, or cycling either on an indoor machine or outdoors. Gradually pick up the pace and work at an increased intensity for approximately eight minutes, gradually slowing things downs for a two minute cool down.

Next, work on a little strength training by doing one set of repetitions with a weight that is not too heavy, but heavy enough to give the muscles a workout. 

Do each of the following exercises for ten to fifteen repetitions: the Dumbbell Squat, lunges, advanced step-up, Scissors Press, and the inner thigh squeeze. As your strength begins to increase over time, challenge yourself by holding the repetitions for a longer period of time.

It is important that after each type of strength training exercise, to then stretch out each muscle you just worked for a period of twenty seconds. Then, move onto the next strength training exercise. When you have completed each strength exercise, stretch out your body by doing the butterfly stretch when the entire exercise routine is completed.

Keep in mind that these exercises to get rid of cellulite will only go so far in helping to reduce the dimpled look of cellulite. 

Eating properly, maintaining a healthy weight, and working to improve circulation will all go a long way towards getting rid of cellulite. By learning more about how to get rid of cellulite, you can look forward to getting rid of that unwanted dimpling, and looking good and feeling good about yourself again. For more information, check out more here