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Aikido Interest Group(IG) at Republic Polytechnic; Singapore.
  Aikido 合気道   Aikido was created by Morihei Ueshiba (植芝 盛平 Ueshiba Morihei, 14 December 1883–26 April 1969), referred to by some aikido practitioners as Ōsensei ("Great Teacher").  Aikido is a Japanese modern form of martial art, translated as "The Way of Harmony with Ki". Its effectiveness is the use of smooth, soft, circular movements while maintaining a firm center. It is possible to defend oneself from an opponent of superior size and strength, hence suitable for all ages, including children, ladies and the elderly.  The aim of Aikido training is not perfection of a technique or skill, nor to cause destruction, inflict injury or emerge as the winner. Rather, it is to harmonise or become one with nature, and it is this aspect that is appealing to many. Through Aikido practice, one's character is also developed so that one becomes focused with a strong mind within. 

History of Aikido
 Aikido was created by Morihei Ueshiba (植芝 盛平 Ueshiba Morihei, 14 December 1883–26 April 1969), referred to by some aikido practitioners as Ōsensei ("Great Teacher").[12] Ueshiba envisioned aikido not only as the synthesis of his martial training, but also an expression of his personal philosophy of universal peace and reconciliation. During Ueshiba's lifetime and continuing today, aikido has evolved from the koryū (old-style martial arts) that Ueshiba studied into a wide variety of expressions by martial artists throughout the world. 

Our committee
  Year 2009   Instructor:	Cheen Cheen Dojo Leader:	Nick(TBC) Captain:	Huzainie Vice-Captain: 	Ali, Roger Finance Manager: 	Fen Yun QuarterMaster:	See Mun Asst.QuarterMaster: 	Pei Xuan Events Manager: 	Jun Hao Asst.Events Manager: 	Ron



Achievements
 Aikido IG Crowned Champions at first ever Aikido Youths Meet Demonstration Competition  On 29th August 2008, Republic Poly Aikido IG attended the first ever Youth Aikido Meet jointly organized by SMU and the Aikido Shinjukai Organization. The event was held at SMU Sports Hall. The purpose of the event is to gather all the Aikido Shinjukai youth members from all the different dojos island--wide and foster stronger bonds. Mass Training and Aikido Youth Demonstration Competition were the two activities organized by SMU. 

Current situation
 Congratulation Team Republic Aikido!  As you guys know of, the annual Youth Aikido Meet 2 has come to the end on 16th October 2009. It was a very successful school-based event hosted and sponsored by Republic Polytechnic(Team Republic) and Aikido Shinju-kai. It is an event to bring along aikidokas(aikido practitioners) from various dojos that falls under Aikido Shinju-kai, to give them a chance to practise/experience with different kinds of trainees that they have not came about before, and to learn from each other....