Why does the world hate Aikido?
I have practiced Aikido for decades. I have also been mocked for it. From internet trolls to MMA fighters, the hate is everywhere. But why? Why does an art built on peace attract so much anger?
Aikido and Its Haters dives deep into the clash of martial arts philosophies, the psychology of online outrage, and the surprising truth about Aikido's real-world effectiveness-from the "Hell Dojo" of the founder's era to police forces that continue to train in the art today.
This book is also for the haters. If you have ever mocked Aikido, you will see yourself here. You will understand why you feel the way you do-and perhaps discover that the truth is more complex than you imagined.
The hate is loud. The truth is more complex. Read on to discover why.