Focusing on self-defence rather than victory, Japan's newest martial art attracts practitioners from around the world to Melbourne, the birthplace of the first Aikido Shudokan. Developed by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century, Aikido; translated as "way of harmonising
In the Heidelberg suburb of bustling Melbourne, amidst the chaos of daily life tucked away on a tree-lined street, stands a quaint traditional dojo known to many as Aikido Shudokan. Here, women of all ages and backgrounds gather to practice
