Video Clip: Aikido in the “Good Fight”

by | Aug 29, 2025 | Aikido in the World | 0 comments

If you’ve seen The Good Fight, you you may have seen one of the main characters, Diane Lockhart-McVeigh, visit an Aikido dojo.

In Aikido, the good fight, isn’t about overpowering someone. It’s about staying calm, moving with purpose, and turning conflict into an opportunity to grow. Just like in the show, the real challenge is how you handle the unexpected—and that’s where Aikido shines.


Conflict Without Destruction – Learning to resolve challenges without escalation.

Staying Grounded – Building calmness and confidence, even in stressful moments.

Growth Through Practice – Using every encounter as an opportunity to refine yourself.


👉 Step onto the mat and discover your own version of the good fight—with balance, focus, and confidence leading the way.

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