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A ikido and C onflict R esolution Presented by Eric Rivers

A ikido and C onflict R esolution Presented by Eric Rivers. What is Conflict?. Conflict is actual or perceived opposition of needs, values and interests. Conflict can be internal or external. Conflict can be physical or verbal. Conflicts can be between individuals or groups.

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A ikido and C onflict R esolution Presented by Eric Rivers

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  1. Aikido and Conflict Resolution Presented by Eric Rivers

  2. What is Conflict? • Conflict is actual or perceived opposition of needs, values and interests. • Conflict can be internal or external. • Conflict can be physical or verbal. • Conflicts can be between individuals or groups. • Conflict is only as negative as your reaction to it.

  3. What Creates Conflict? • “Conflict is concerned with difference. If we were all the same, then there would be little or no conflict.”(Thompson) • Competition for resources or revenue. • Competition for control or leadership. • Competition for attention or affection.

  4. How can a martial art help you withConflict Resolution?

  5. "Body awareness is a key toresolving conflict and creating harmony. By learning how to reduce fight-or-flight physical arousal,you can reduce your body's urge to use force tosolve problems and enable yourself to think andcommunicate in a calmer, clearer fashion." (Kotev.)

  6. The “3A's” of Conflict Resolution Parties to a conflict must: Acknowledge its existence and not avoid or deny it. Accept their involvement without making judgments. Adapt themselves to ideas that may lead to solutions. (Warner.)

  7. What are the principles of Aikido ? • Meeting • Blending • Turning • Projecting

  8. How Do These Principles Relate To Conflict Resolution?

  9. Meeting is when two opposing energies approach one another. The point of meeting is when you must Acknowledge your involvement in the conflict.

  10. Blending is the act of harmonizing opposing energies into one direction. The point of blending is when you must Accept your role in resolving the conflict

  11. Blending with conflict allows us to see the situation from the other persons point of view. Blending also enables us to influence their opinion from an empathetic position.

  12. Turning is the act of redirecting an opposing energy around your own stable center. By turning we demonstrate Adaptability, and redirect the conflict to a more constructive path

  13. Turning allows us to present other points of view In a manner that is not contentious. Turning also dissipates negative energy while maintaining our own position.

  14. Projecting is the act of directing aggressive energy away from yourself By projecting we provide a conduit to channel away the aggressive energy of the conflict.

  15. Projecting moves the situation forward, beyond the immediate conflict. By projecting we make others aware of the possible outcomes of the conflict and their impact.

  16. “There are no contests in Aikido. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within.”

  17. References Kotev, S. (2003). Aikido and Conflict Resolution: What's the Connection? Retrieved November 13, 2010 from Aiki Extensions: http://www.aiki-extensions.org/​pubs/​kotev_aikido_conflict.pdf. Thompson, N. (2010). How conflicts arise. Retrieved November 13, 2010 from humansolutions: http://www.humansolutions.org.uk/​conflict-1.html. Warner, J. (2007). Aikido and Conflict Resolution. Retrieved November 12, 2010 from Body Mind And Modem: http://www.bodymindandmodem.com/​daily/​conflict.html.

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