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Rene Krumm

The Aiki Principle

The art of peaceful problem-solving

Rene Krumm

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Rene Krumm
22 May 2025
Safety in the home; Advice on careers & achieving success; Combat sports & self-defence; Oriental martial arts
People often speak of a ""slap in the face"" when a politician is beaten in an election. Or of a financial ""stranglehold"" when a company's money supply is cut off. These are just two examples of the many metaphors that symbolically bring the language of violence into everyday life. Popular wisdom apparently considers this comparison of the energies involved to be quite appropriate.

As a long-time practitioner of the Japanese martial art Aikido, René Krumm is convinced, that the principles and techniques of this peaceful self-defense system can also be meaningfully transferred to everyday life! The syllable ""Ai"" means harmony, ""Ki"" translates as flow of vital force, and ""Do"" is the path of practice. Aikido therefore stands for a harmonisation of vital life forces.

This happens not by opposing forces but rather by moving with them and redirecting them. All areas of our lives are full of mixed energies - social conflicts, financial or other material problems, professional or health challenges. We also have to deal with our mental and emotional patterns, and these inner forces can have just as strong an impact as external ones. For application to everyday life, 15 elements of Aikido training are examined in detail and brought to life through effective description and illustration.

A key factor is not to insist on one's own position and perspective in blocked situations. ""Neither car, aeroplane, nor boat can be steered in a different direction if it is stationary. So, first we set the blocked situation in motion with a small step - and this is where the Aiki Principle really begins to take effect!"" With this practical experience, it becomes clear that the philosophy of the Aiki principle encompasses far more than just martial arts. Combined with a holistic worldview, the Aiki Principle can actually contribute to greater peace and harmony, both in our daily lives and in society as a whole!
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Imprint:   Rene Krumm
Country of Publication:   Switzerland
Edition:   2nd English ed.
Dimensions:   Height: 210mm,  Width: 148mm,  Spine: 9mm
Weight:   209g
ISBN:   9783033112278
ISBN 10:   3033112277
Pages:   124
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Born in Basel, Switzerland, in 1944, René Krumm trained as a mechanical engineer before pursuing a career in aviation. Throughout his life, he has devoted his leisure time to the study of ancient philosophies, religions and teachings of wisdom alongside new findings emerging from the worlds of physics, neuroscience and consciousness research. Krumm holds the aikido rank of 3rd dan, a master-level qualification achieved under the guidance of Shihan Masatomi Ikeda Sensei in Zurich. His career as a pilot with Swissair gave him the opportunity to visit aikido clubs in Tokyo and some other cities, where he gained valuable experience.

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