Aikido experience and its relation to mindfulness: A two-part study

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John E. Lothes II, Temporary EPA / Faculty (Creator)

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The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW )

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Abstract: The martial art Aikido may be useful in the development of mindfulness. In this study, the authors examined the potential association of training in Aikido may have on mindfulness. The sample of Study 1 comprised 159 participants completing two empirically validated scales of mindfulness and awareness, the Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Skills and the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale. Study 2 was a longitudinal study of 20 Aikido students from beginning through 5th Kyu (approximately 9 months of training). The results from both studies show significant increases in mindfulness scores with increased Aikido training.

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Lothes II, J., Hakan, R., & Kassab, K. (2013). Aikido experience and its relation to mindfulness: A two-part study. Perceptual & Motor Skills, 116(1), 30-39. doi:10.2466/22.23.PMS.116.1.30-39

Language: English

Date: 2013

Keywords

Aikido training, Martial art, Mindfulness, Awareness

Subjects

Aikido—Training

Martial arts--Training

Awareness

Meditation

Mind and body

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