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Using Aikido and Transpersonal Psychology Concepts as Tools for Reconciling Conflict: Focus on Aikido and Related Martial Arts, Such as Hapkido

H. Friedman

May 20, 2016 DOI: 10.14704/nq.2016.14.2.938 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper
Key points Argues that Aikido and related martial arts offer principles applicable to conflict reconciliation across multiple levels, and that these can be understood through transpersonal and transcultural psychology. Provides case examples of application.

Abstract

Aikido, and related martial arts, such as Hapkido, offer insights for reconciling conflict at intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, and global levels. How these operate can be understood scientifically using psychological concepts, especially from transpersonal and transcultural psychology. Some basic approaches for applying these principles are explained, and case examples of their application across different levels for reconciling conflict are provided.