Central Illinois Aikikai
Most of us know about the basics of martial arts like karate, Tae Kwon Do and Judo. But fewer know about Aikido, a modern form of martial art centered in conflict resolution and physical fitness. In this short documentary, produced by students in Advanced Documentary 440 at the University of Illinois, Henry Lin, a young expert in Aikido, shows us the basics of the art form at the Central Illinois Aikikai, a dojo in the historic Lincoln Square mall in Urbana, Illinois.
The dojo leader, Knut Bauer, explains Aikido’s larger impact on physical and mental wellbeing and its power to build community.
Produced by
Florence Lin, Paige Whiteside, and Sophia Alvarez
